Archive for January, 2010

Golden Hawks have huge meeting with North Cedar tonight

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 8:01 am

Mid-Prairie has a big conference doubleheader at North Cedar tonight.

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Wayland Truck Driver to Seek State Senate Seat

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 6:00 am

Rick Marlar

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An over-the-road truck driver from Wayland plans to challenge Becky Schmitz for Iowa’s 45th District Senate seat.

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Washington Council Begins Budget Process

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:58 am

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Washington City Councilors have begun forming next year’s budget.

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Raber Proposes Partnership for Local Housing Trust Fund

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:56 am

Raber Addresses Washington County Supervisors (1/36/10)

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Washington County could be partnering with some neighboring counties in an effort to be eligible for state money through a housing trust fund.

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IDPH Report: Domestic Violence Deaths Up

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:54 am

A new report from the Iowa Department of Public Health indicates domestic violence related deaths are on the rise.

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Very Different Reponses to State of the Union

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:52 am

Eastern Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack says President Obama’s State of the Union Speech

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Kalona Student Among Those Being Honored By Loebsack

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:38 am

A Mid-Prairie student will be honored by Congressman Dave Loebsack at a reception for students who are applying for acceptance at the United States Service Academies.

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Herbert Hoover Scholarship Announced

Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 5:36 am

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association in West Branch is sponsoring a scholarship award for juniors in Iowa High Schools.

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January 28, 2010

Posted: Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 9:06 am

Birthday Winner – Nita Erb of Kalona

Girls post season basketball pairings out

Posted: Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 8:17 am

The area girls basketball teams now know who they will possibly be seeing in the post season.

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