The Mid-Prairie Board of Education meets in sp…

By Kalona News

Mid-Prairie board meets Thursday, July 1

The Mid-Prairie Board of Education meets in special session Thursday, July 1, at 7 p.m. in the district’s Central Office. Agenda item is the superintendent’s evaluation.

Board of Supervisors meets July 1

The Washington County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 1 in the supervisors office of the Washington County Courthouse. Agenda items are appointment of a new county auditor, deputy auditors and the closing of sale of property at 108 W. Jefferson St.

Genealogical Society meets July 6

Harriet Jones will present a program about the Long Creek Welsh Community during the meeting of the Washington County Genealogical Society Tuesday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Helen Wilson Room of the Washington Public Library. The program is open to the public.

Self-Renewal Day set

Self-Renewal Day, among the Better Health and Fitness events arranged by Mercy Iowa City, is set for Saturday, July 24, in the Community Room at the Coral Ridge Mall. The program offers mini-workshops on a variety of topics, all free of charge. For more information, call Mercy On Call, 1-800-358-2767.

Library program needs many volunteers

The summer program at the Kalona Public Library needs many volunteers to serve as listeners and help with activities Mondays from 2-3 p.m. in July. Call 656-3501 for details.

Tourism Development Fund receives help

Governor Vilsack’s approval of the Community Attraction and Tourism Development Fund, will aid Iowa’s tourism program by allocating $12.5 million for two years to establish and promote tourism attractions and facilities. It established a competitive program to help communities develop such facilities. Up to $1.2 million may be used for marketing and promoting Iowa attractions outside Iowa and up to $400,000 used to provide grants to up to three political subdivisions to conduct feasibility/viability studies. The fund will be administered by the Iowa Department of Economic Development.

Preparedness group meets Thursday

The Washington County Preparedness Task Force meets July 1 at 7 p.m. in the Washington County Safety Center. For more information, contact Jack Dillon at 319-653-2107.

Hoover Museum sets special programs

The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch will hold special programs Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., dealing with aspects of the childhood world of the man who became the 31st President of the United States. There will be a number of free hands-on activities during July and August at the site, I-80, exit 254.