Archive for January, 2010

Conesville Man Charged in Connection With November Chase

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 5:58 am
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A Conesville man is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with a high speed chase in November

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Washington Sheriff Weighs in On Shall/May Carry Debate

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Washington County Sheriff Jerry DunbarWashington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar

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Several gun rights advocacy groups want Sheriff’s in Iowa’s counties to have less say over who is issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm.

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Loebsack Announces Job Training Money

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa 2nd District)Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa 2nd District)

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Eastern Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack has announced that the Hawkeye State will receive federal funds for job training.

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Catholics Call for Payday Loan Reform

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Photo Caption: Tom Chapman, the executive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, joined legislative advocates of payday loan reform at a news conference at the Iowa Statehouse January 5. The organization, which represents Iowa’s Catholics, strongly urges the Legislature to limit the interest rate on payday loans to 36 percent. Military families already enjoy this protection thanks to Congressional action in 2007. Pictured from left, State Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City, Chapman, and State Representative Janet Petersen of Des Moines. (Photo Courtesy of Iowa SenatePhoto Caption: Tom Chapman, the executive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, joined legislative advocates of payday loan reform at a news conference at the Iowa Statehouse January 5. The organization, which represents Iowa’s Catholics, strongly urges the Legislature to limit the interest rate on payday loans to 36 percent. Military families already enjoy this protection thanks to Congressional action in 2007. Pictured from left, State Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City, Chapman, and State Representative Janet Petersen of Des Moines. (Photo Courtesy of Iowa Senate

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The Iowa Catholic Conference is calling for payday loan reform.

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IUB Ruling Holds Rates Steady

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 5:50 am

IUB LoboThe Iowa Utilities Board issued a ruling this week saying Interstate Power and Light would not be able to increase their electric rates beyond a hike implemented last March.

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$1.1 Million Coming for Iowa Food Shelters

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 5:48 am

Iowa has been awarded over 1.1 million dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fund the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

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Flu or Carbond Monoxide Poisoning?

Posted: Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 5:46 am

Symptoms of headache, nausea and fatigue are normally associated with the flu, but they’re also a warning sign of another serious health problem

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Richard Weeks

Posted: Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 10:02 pm

Services are pending for 87 year old Richard Weeks of Washington. The Jones-Eden Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Roast Beef Supper

Posted: Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 7:27 pm

Title: Roast Beef Supper
Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside
Description: The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Roast Beef Supper at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside, on Saturday starting at 6:00pm. Price is $9.00 and all proceeds go towards church youth activities. Carry outs available. If you have any questions, please call Tom at phone # 319-646-2781.
Date: 2010-01-10

American Legion Riders 3rd Annual Soup Supper

Posted: Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 7:26 pm

Title: American Legion Riders 3rd Annual Soup Supper
Location: National Guard Readiness Center, Hwy 1 South Washington
Description: The American Legion Riders 3rd Annual Soup Supper will be held on February 27 at the National Guard Readiness Center, Hwy 1 South Washington serving 5:30 to 8. The Riders will provide meals that evening to 90 National Guard members who will be deployed late this year as a sign of support and a thank you for the use of the Readiness Center. Contact Ron Northup @ 319.653.8697 for more information.
Date: 2010-02-27