URBANA – East-Central Iowa REC (ECI REC) is proud to announce it has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 graduating seniors who plan to further their education in a diverse range of programs. Congratulations to these deserving students!
STRAWBERRY POINT – On Thursday, April 15, Strawberry Foods Deli and Bakery, 128 W Mission Street, was closed to the public in the morning and reopened in the early afternoon under new ownership.
INDEPENDENCE – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week was April 12-17. The occasion was marked by proclamations and activities throughout the state. In Buchanan County, the local office delivered gift bags to community partners, including the Bulletin Journal.
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A funeral is being held in Independence for Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jim Smith, who died in the line of duty Friday, April 9. The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, April 16 at the Independence Community High School.
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EDGEWOOD – The East Buchanan Buccaneers boys’ golf team competed at the Ed-Co Invitational on Saturday at Woods Edge Golf Course, finishing second to Monticello by 2 strokes. Trey Johnson won medalist honors with a 33.
The Independence AAU volleyball season will be coming to a conclusion on May 1, as three of the Indee teams have qualified for the State AAU Gold Tournaments in various cities around Iowa.
Independence and Jesup will host state track qualifying meets on Thursday, May 13.
VAN HORNE – The Independence girls’ and boys’ track teams traveled to Benton Community last Thursday for the Bobcats Co-Ed Invite.
TRIPOLI – Maple Hills Country Club in Tripoli was the site of the Jesup boys’ and girls’ golf meets last Friday.
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INDEPENDENCE – The National Honor Society (NHS) at Independence Junior/Senior High School sponsored an American Red Cross Blood drive on Wednesday, March 31. To accommodate social distancing, the event was held in the gymnasium and was by appointment only.
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In recognition of Occupational Therapy Month, this article highlights this important form of rehabilitative care. People of all ages benefit from occupational therapy. The public may confuse occupational therapy (OT) with physical therapy (PT). While both are rehabilitative in nature, there …
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