Archive for February, 2010

Snow All but Over

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 6:02 am

Southeast Iowans are digging out after winter storm brought heavy snowfall to the area yesterday and during the overnight hours.

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Marek: Legislature Will Likely Dip into “Rainy Day Funds”

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 am

State Rep. Larry Marek, and State Sen. Becky Schmitz at this weekend’s legislative briefing.

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker says the legislature will likely need to dip into reserve funds to balance the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.

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Amendment May Prevent Empowerment Shift

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 5:58 am

the audience at this weekend’s legislative briefing

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It appears that Empowerment programs in Iowa will not be moved from the state department of management to the department of education.

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WCSD Food Service Director: “Let’s Move” is Right on

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 5:56 am

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The Food Service Director at the Washington School District says first Lady Michelle Obama has the right idea with her “Let’s Move” campaign.

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Consultant to Lay Out Plans for New 911 Center

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 5:54 am

Washington County’s E911 Services and Communications Boards this week are slated to get an update from a consultant hired to find a new home the communications center.

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Land Use on the Docket for Supervisors

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 5:52 am

Land use issues are on the docket this week for Washington County Supervisors.

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Second Annual Kalona Spring Home Show

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 5:50 am

Area residents will have the opportunity to check out many vendors dealing with home construction and home supplies.

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Kalona Days Seeking Volunteers

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 5:48 am

The Annual Kalona Day is just right around the corner, and event coordinators are in need of volunteers

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UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning Downgraded

Posted: Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 5:10 pm

The National Weather service has downgraded a Winter Storm Warning to a Winter Weather Advisory.

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February 21, 2010

Posted: Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 7:30 am

Birthday winner — Edward Moeller of Washington

Anniversary winner — Ann and Ken Luckey