Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Meg Prange's Appliqued Wall Hangings

Meg Prange, who lives south of Russell, stands by her hand appliqued wall hangings, which were displayed at the recent Lucas County Arts Council's Arts Festival at the Freight House in Chariton.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Paul Smith Celebrated his 85th Birthday

Paul Smith celebrated his 85th birthday on October 19.  Send cards and greetings to 3167 Hwy S56  Promise City, IA  52583.

Americorps VISTA Gave Back



Pictured:  Members of the Russell Fire Department Randy McSparen, Scott Bingham, Shawn Werts, Brian Beaty, Jim Carroll, Cory Paige, Chris Feehan, Jim Neer, Marshall Schlutz and Americorps VISTA member Kyla Glover.
Local AmericCorps Vista member Kyla Glover gave back to the volunteer fire departments in Lucas County by making them cookies and thanking them for the service they do in Lucas County.  Kyla is serving her second year with South Central Iowa Community Foundation.

Stork News

Wesley and Erin Johnson  of Ames announce the birth of their son, Kenneth Guy Johnson. Kenneth arrived October 4, 2010 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.  He joins two sisters, Abigail and Lucille.  Local grandparents are Linda Johnson of Russell and David and Gail Lockridge of Russell.  Great-grandparents are Guy and Evelyn Buttz of Russell and Norma Dene Thomas of Centerville.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Russ and Joann Harris Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Their 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. at the Russell Community center in Russell, Iowa.  Friends were invited to join them.  If you could not make it, please send greetings to P O Box 475 Russell, Iowa  50238

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Healthiest State Initiative Walk

From Left: Natalie McGee, Sandra Knebel and Shantel Dow enjoy a laugh together while on the second annual Healthiest State Initiative Walk this past Wednesday.  On the walk walkers walked two laps around the inside of the Chariton square.  (Bill Howes photo).