Archive for October, 2009

No Compromise Tour

Posted: Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 6:00 am

The Snap-On Tools No Compromise Tour is this weekend in downtown Washington. Joe Carroll is a Snap-On Sales Developer based in Washington. He says the event features a custom built vehicle known as the Glo-Mad, which is a 1957 Chevy Nomad partially built out of Snap On tools. The No Compromise tour is this Saturday.

Kalona City Council

Posted: Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 5:52 am

Public improvements will be the theme at tomorrow nights Kalona city council meeting

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Community Chest Dinner

Posted: Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 5:51 am

The Washington Community Chest Annual Pork Loin Dinner is tomorrow at the United Methodist Church. They’re serving from 4:30 to 7:00. Adults are $10 and kids under five eat free. Community Chest raises funds for a variety projects. Those seeking funding can submit an application for a grant.

Telephone Town Hall

Posted: Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 5:50 am

Congressman Dave Loebsack will be putting a new spin on the town hall style meeting.

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Henry Ray Zook

Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm

Funeral services for 70 year old Henry Ray Zook are at 1:30 Monday (10/5) afternoon at the Fairview Mennonite Church in Rural Kalona. Burial is in the East Union Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Saturday (10/3). and from 2-8 pm Sunday (10/4).

35 Acre Rule Biggest Sticking Point in Zoning Ordinance

Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 5:59 am

A proposed zoning ordinance for Washington County has been a divisive subject.

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78 Bridge Opens

Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 5:57 am

Work on the Iowa 78 bridge near Coppock was recently completed.

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Schmitz Pushes for Better Emergency Communication

Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 5:56 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

Fairfield Senator Becky Schmitz is making a push for improved communication systems

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Ainsworth Receives Efficiency Grants

Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 5:55 am

Ainsworth is among seven Iowa communities getting grant money

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Habitat For Humanity Unveils House Today

Posted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 5:54 am

Habitat for Humanity of Washington is unveiling its recently completed project today (10/3).

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