WIC participation in Iowa drops 8.5% over 5 years

The number of Iowa residents taking part in the federal nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) declined 8.5 percent from fiscal years 2015 to 2019, the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service reported.

Highest income earners in Iowa taxed at 7.7% rate

The top 1 percent of earners in Iowa are taxed at an effective rate of 7.7 percent, compared to the state’s 10.7 percent tax rate on the middle 20 percent of income earners, according to a new 24/7 Wall St. analysis.

WEST CHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Iowa U.M. Camps Campaign enters its third week

The first-ever Iowa United Methodist Camps Annual Campaign is in its third week with positive results. “We are thrilled that people are saying yes to outdoor youth ministry,” says Duane Daby, campaign chair.

IOWA DERMATOLOGY INC: How to Know What Laser Treatment is Right for You

Lasers seem to do it all. If you’re considering a laser treatment, the possibilities seem endless. They’re used to treat skin texture, aging, and discoloration to name a few. Plus, they help solve the “how to remove hair permanently” dilemma.

Obituary: Mary (Rummelhart) Yeggy

Mary Yeggy, 88, of Riverside, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Obituary: Robert John Vantiger

Robert John Vantiger, 82, of Mt Union, passed away at 1:42 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Great River Medical Center Klein Center.

Obituary: Thomas Russell McGaffey

Thomas R. McGaffey, 63, of Wellman, died Friday, February 14, 2020, at his sister’s home in Wellman, following a battle with cancer.

Indiana 4th-graders score two points above the national average on reading

Fourth-graders in Indiana on average scored 222 on a standardized reading test administered last year, which is two points above the 2019 national average calculated by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

WEST CHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: UMW project helps rural girls stay in school

A member of United Methodist Women learns to make cloth menstrual pads at the group’s annual gathering in Camphor Mission, Liberia.

WEST CHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Candidacy Retreat an "opportunity to connect" with others in process

Candidates for ministry in the Iowa Annual Conference participated in a retreat as part of their candidacy process on Saturday, February 1 at the Conference Center.

Fort Wayne has liabilities equaling $1,700 per taxpayer

Among the 75 most populous cities in the U.S., Fort Wayne ranks 21st for the state of its finances, having $1,700 in liabilities per taxpayer, according to a Truth in Accounting (TIA) analysis of municipal data released last month.

Obituary: Sandra Elaine Olive

Sandra Olive, 81of New Sharon passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, February 5, 2020 at the Pella Hospice Comfort House.

Indiana 4th-graders score five points above the national average on math

Fourth-graders in Indiana on average scored 245 on a standardized math test administered last year, which is five points above the 2019 national average calculated by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

Obituary: Elaine Ann (Duwa) Lee

Elaine A. Lee, 79, died January 22, 2020 in Santa Ana, CA.

Obituary: Fredrick "Fred" J. Hensel

Fredrick “Fred” Joe Hensel, 76 of Washington, IA, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Cost of a childless divorce in Indiana is $11,400

The average cost of divorce in Indiana with no children involved is $11,400, the 34th highest amount among the 50 states, according to an analysis published by the website 24/7 Wall St.

WEST CHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: United Methodist women plan private school in Harare

The Rev. Henry Luckson Chareka (left) congratulates guest of honor Mwazvita Patricia Katsidzira-Madondo, during the launch of United Methodist Barrington Christian School in Harare, Zimbabwe.

WEST CHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Peace with Justice Scholarship Essay contest 2020

The Iowa Annual Conference Board of Church and Society Peace with Justice Scholarship Essay Contest is now open. This contest is available to students who are high school juniors or seniors during the current school year and who live in Iowa or attend an Iowa high school.

Obituary: Pravin D. Patel

Pravin Dahyabhai Patel, 70, of Muscatine, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, in Maui, Hawaii.

Obituary: Leesa Lorraine (Bridges) McCleary

Leesa Lorraine McCleary, 61, passed away on January 25th at her home surrounded by family and friends after a 16-month battle with cancer.