**Today's Front Page for May 22nd, 2013**

Today's Local News

Public Health Faces OSHA Complaint

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:29 am

An anonymous complaint concerning possible safety or health hazards at the Washington WIC Clinic was received by OSHA, the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Act, Division of Labor Services.

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Unemployment Rates Drop in Southeast Iowa in April

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:29 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.2-percent in March to 4.5-percent in April.

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Members Appointed to New Mental Health Regional Board

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:25 am

The Washington Board of Supervisors appointed chair Ron Bennett as member of the new regional mental health board.

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Scholarships Awarded

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:25 am

KCII awards scholarships.

Lauren Baker of Winfield-Mt. Union High School and Emily Adam of Pekin High School have been awarded the KCII Business and Broadcasting Scholarships for $250.

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Memorial Day Service Friday

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 6:23 am

A Memorial Day Service will be held Friday in Washington at the Halcyon House.

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Today's Local Sports

Demon Boy’s Soccer Win First Round Game

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 8:30 am

The Washington Demon boy’s soccer team beat Ft. Madison in round one of the sub-state tournament last night.

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Demon Baseball Wins Opener

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 8:30 am

The Washington Demon baseball team won their home and season opener last night 4-2 over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Freemont.

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Demon Golf Sends Two to State

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 8:30 am

Congratulations to Washington’s Megan Buitendorp and Sarah Waite for qualifying as individuals to the state golf meet.

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IMS and Mid-Prairie Boy’s Soccer Play Round Two

Posted: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 8:29 am

It’s the battle for the Kalona/Wellman area tonight as Mid-Prairie and IMS soccer play in the second round of the playoffs tonight.

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Today's Community Calendar

Title: Caregivers Support Group
Description: The Caregivers Support Group meeting is being held at Halcyon House Thursday, May 23rd at 2pm. For more information call 653-2661.
Date: 2013-05-23

Washington Farmer’s Market

Title: Washington Farmer\’s Market
Description: The Washington Farmer’s Market will begin its 2013 season on Thursday, May 23rd at 5pm in central park.
Date: 2013-05-23

CRP Information Meeting

Title: CRP Information Meeting
Description: A Conservation Reserve Program informational meeting is being held at 6pm Thursday, May 23rd at the Sigourney Public Library.
Date: 2013-05-23

CRP Info Meeting

Title: CRP Info Meeting
Description: An information meeting on the Conservation Reserve Program is being held at the Marr Park Conservation Center at 10am on Thursday, May 23rd. For more information call the Washington County FSA at 653-2138.
Date: 2013-05-23