Archive for January, 2010

Demon wrestlers putting on Helping Take Down Cancer

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 8:16 am

The Washington Demon wrestlers will have something similar coming up on Tuesday. The Demons will host Van Buren and Fairfield.

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Libe fifth at UNI

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 8:15 am

A former Washington Demon fared well in his first indoor track meet of the college indoor track and field season.

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Three Washington Men Handed Federal Prison Terms

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 6:00 am

Three Washington men have been handed federal prison terms.

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Power Outage Safety

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:58 am

As an ice storm blankets a large portion of Iowa this week, the Iowa Department of Public Health is urging residents to be prepared should power outages occur.

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Washington County Partners With Census Bureau

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:56 am
Abbie Anderson with the U.S. Census Bureau addresses Washington County Supervisors (KCII News)Abbie Anderson with the U.S. Census Bureau addresses Washington County Supervisors (KCII News)

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Washington County is teaming up with the federal government to get the word out about this year’s census.

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Washington Councilors Move Closer to new “Junk” Ordinance

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:52 am

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Washington City Councilors are one step closer to adopting a revised junk and junk vehicle ordinance.

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WCSD Reports Success with Read 180

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:50 am
Heather Greiner Explains the Read 180 Program to School Board members (KCII News)Heather Greiner Explains the Read 180 Program to School Board members (KCII News)

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The Washington School District is reporting improved proficiency after their first year using the Read 180 program.

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Schmitz, Hanson to Visit Fairfield MS

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:48 am

State Senator Becky Schmitz and State Representative Curt Hanson will be at the Fairfield Middle School

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ICSAC Announces Online Aid Application

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:46 am

Students attending college will now be able to apply for financial aid a little easier.

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Local Communities Receving “Branching Out” Grant

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:42 am

Several southeast Iowa communities are getting part of nearly $135,000 being dolled out by Trees Forever and Alliant Energy through the “Branching Out” program. It’s a nationally recognized effort to fund tree planting projects, energy efficiency and environmental awareness. The city of Wayland will receive f$5,000, Brighton will get $1,000, and Washington will receive $2,500.

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