Archive for June, 2009

M-P among top schools in country

Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:24 am

Mid Prairie is one of the top high schools in the nation, according to a recent issue of Newsweek. The news magazine published a list of its top 1500 schools and high school principal Gerry Beeler says its the goal of all schools to put students first, but its always nice to get a little recognition. Beeler says its not uncommon for them to be recognized as a top high school. He says the University of Iowas Bell and Blank Center runs a similar study of top schools in Iowa, and Mid Prairie consistently ranks in the top ten.

MS to hold "Community Conversation"

Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:23 am

Main Street Washington is looking for public input on what the future should hold for the city's downtown. Main Street Executive Director Amy Vetter says the "Community Conversation" will be the first in a series of public forums. The meeting is tomorrow (6/16) at 6:30 at the UP Church.

Harkin aide to visit Washington

Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:23 am

More lawmakers are focusing on southeast Iowa this month as a top aide to U.S. Senator Tom Harkin will be visiting Washington County to discuss healthcare. Harkin says there needs to be a greater effort made at preventing illness, rather than treating it after it occurs. Harkin is the chair of Health Education Labor and Prevention, or HELP, and his staff has been traveling across Iowa to give communities better access to constituent services. Harkins aide will be in Washington June 25 at Washington County Hospital and Clinics at 8:30 am.

Supervisors seek candidates for eminent domain commission

Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:23 am

Washington County Supervisors are looking for bankers, auctioneers, property managers, appraisers and loan issuers to serve on the eminent domain commission. Supervisor Adam Mangold says people who serve on the commission can excuse themselves from hearing a case if they feel there is a personal conflict. He also says they have enough volunteers from the city of Washington, and are looking for people from other communities to serve.

Sheriff Dunbar: remember the fireworks permits

Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:23 am

Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar says residents who want to have fireworks displays this 4th of July need to remember to get a permit. Dunbar says applications for the permits need to be received at least two weeks in advance. He says it's best to have someone who's been properly trained shoot off fireworks. Dunbar also says people need to be mindful of where the debris is going to land. To obtain an application contact the county auditor's office.

RFL ‘09 raises $74K

Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:22 am

Area residents took steps against cancer this weekend during the Washington Relay for Life. Kim Hatfield is the local representative for the American Cancer Society. She says Relay for Life is their primary fundraiser. She says the money is used for research and to support cancer victims. The event raised more than $74,000.

Library event

Posted: Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 4:22 am

The Washington Public Library hosting pictorial and oral account of two Iowans who embarked on a 1,400 mile canoe trip. Dennis Weidemann wrote "This Water Goes North." It tells the story of two Iowa farm boys who canoed from Minnesota to the Hudson Bay in Southern Canada. Weiddemann will share the story at 7:00 pm this Tuesday (6/16) in the Helen Wilson Gallery at the library. It's free and open to the public.

Account Executive Wanted

Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 9:34 am
KCII Radio in Washington, Iowa is looking for our next sales superstar. You may or may not have radio experience and you may or may not have sales experience… we will train the right person. We may be small market, but we are not small business. We have other locations and a history of successful, profitable radio stations.
You would be taking over a growing territory (so you would not be starting from the bottom). You would be a joining a fun and exiting team helping local businesses grow their revenues through marketing. We have proven sales systems and need the right person with great energy to implement and work these systems for their clients.
Company health insurance available (we pay 1/2), commissions and bonuses available in the 1st year, base pay guarantee, paid vacation, retirement plan available, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
If you’re in a dead end job or are sick of sitting in an office… this is your opportunity to get out of the office and meet some great business owners and show them ways to grow their business. Management opportunities may be available in the future for the properly motivated candidate.
Send your resume and cover letter to suhr.michael@manhbroadcasting.com
Interviews will begin immediately. Your future career awaits at KCII Radio!

"Pandemic" to have little impact in Iowa

Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 5:14 am

The World Health Organization has declared the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years. However, the Iowa Department of Public Health says the number of H1N1 cases in Iowa remains at a "sporadic" level. Statistics from the Center for Disease Control show 92 confirmed or probable cases of the virus in the Hawkeye state, which is well below the national per state average of 264. Washington County Public Health Director Edie Nebel says there have been no reported cases in Washington County, and Iowa's policy towards H1N1 remains the same. 
quick stats on H1N1:
Probable/Confirmed in IA – 92
Total probable/confirmed nationwide -13,216
Average cases per state-264
State with highest number of cases Wisconsin 2217
State with lowest number of cases Alaska 1
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm

CJ Councilor says flood relief money should be used for prevention

Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 5:14 am

U.S Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack returned to Iowa this week. Iowas former governor toured Columbus Junction to assess flood recovery efforts and to promote the recent 24 million dollar recovery aid funds. Harold Prior with the Columbus Junction City Council says his top priority for these funds would be to raise the citys levee by four or five feet. He says it would be better to put the money towards preventative measures, so it would not have to be used for recovery for the next flood.