Today's Front Page for March 12th, 2010


Current Cancellations & Delays

Washington County Mini-Bus will be on hard surface roads only until further notice.

Weather Advisory

Flood Warning is in effect for the Iowa River near Lone Tree until Sunday morning.

Today's Local News

Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 12:01 pm

The former Crawfordsville city clerk has been arrested.

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Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 7:09 am

Alliant Energy is asking state regulators to allow them to raise their electric rates by roughly 14%

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Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 6:58 am

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A clearer picture has emerged of what Washington’s new high school might look.

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Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Washington County Supervisor Chair Jim MikschWashington County Supervisor Chair Jim Miksch

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Washington County’s property tax levy will increase by five cents next fiscal year.

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Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 6:41 am

Crawfordsville is taking out a $407,000 loan to make improvements to its drinking water system.

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Today's Local Sports

Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 7:44 am

The Washington Demon boys track and field team will get to step onto the track for their first meet of the season today.

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Posted: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 7:42 am

The Iowa Boys’ State Basketball Tournament continues today with 1A, 2A, and 3A semifinal games.

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Posted: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 8:11 am

At the state basketball tournament, the Solon Spartans held off a 4th quarter Mid-Prairie surge to win and advance to the semifinals.

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Posted: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 8:10 am

The girls track season began with the first indoor meet, the Demons Indoor was held on the campus of the University of Iowa yesterday.

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Today's Community Calendar

Title: Pheasants Forever Banquet
Description: The Washington County Pheasants Forever Chapter is holding its annual banquet Friday, March 12. It will be at the Riverside Casino event room at 5:30pm and tickets can be purchased from Scott Melenger at 319-631-2951. Tickets include dinner and a Pheasants Forever membership.
Date: 2010-03-12

Title: Kalona Rec Center Open House
Location: Kalona Rec Center
Description: On Friday, March 12th from 3:30-5:30pm, the Kalona Rec Center will be hosting an open house event for kids and teens. Stop in for games, a movie, free snacks and drinks, Walleyball, and more. The Kalona Youth Services Librarian will also be providing crafts at the Rec Center from 3:30-4:30PM. Admission and programs are free of charge. Please contact the Rec Center at 319-656-2310 with any questions.

Date: 2010-03-12

Title: Soup Supper
Location: Heritage Center in Wapello
Description: The Louisa County Historical Society will hold its annual Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m. (Today/tomorrow) Saturday, March 13, at the Heritage Center in Wapello. Cost for the meal is $6. John Carpenter of Columbus Junction will present the program “About the Irish,” sharing some Irish humor as well as some history about the people of Ireland.
Date: 2010-03-13

Title: Turkey Steak Supper at IMS
Location: Iowa Mennonite School
Description: Iowa Mennonite School’s Alumni Association, along with the Washington Township Optimists, will serve the annual Turkey Steak Supper at IMS, on Saturday, March 13; serving will be from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Tickets are available from members of the two organizations, as well as from members of the IMS freshman class.
Date: 2010-03-13

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