North English News

Anna Eileen White, age 90 and formerly of Iowa, died peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Christian Home Rehabilitation Center of Waupun, WI.

Two juveniles were taken to the Linn County Detention Center for allegedly breaking into an Iowa City youth shelter earlier this month.

Roberta Mary Stiles, 60, of Lewiston died Friday, July 10, 2009 at her home following a three year cancer illness.

Robert "Bob" W. Osweiler, of North English, formerly of South English and Webster, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City following a long illness at the age of 83 years.

Samantha Valentine, daughter of Scott and Tracie Valentine of North English, graduated from English Valleys High School as valedictorian of her class with a 3.94 GPA.

Velma Ruth Jarrard, 88, of Washington, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Halcyon House in Washington following an extended illness.

Richard Leo "Dick" Lacina died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Mercy Iowa City at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 26 days.

Iowa Court of Appeals Judge John Miller of Burlington is retiring after a decade on the panel.

Blanche Rosina Montross, 96, died in her home in Millersburg on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.

BOYSE GRADUATES: Air Force Airman Derek L. Boyse graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

English Valleys sixth grader Rylee Voss of North English carries a music stand down the hallway of the Deep River-Millersburg Elementary School in Millersburg on the school's final day Tuesday.

The fourth annual Greater Southeast Iowa Tractor Ride is coming soon, with more than 100 tractors, riders and support staff leaving Fremont at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, for an overnight stay at Williamsburg.