Archive for February, 2010

Golden Hawks cruise to district final

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 8:19 am

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk boys basketball team has moved on to the District Final round and one game away from Sub-State with another runaway win.

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Class 1A post season basketball kicks off

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 8:18 am

In Class 1A boys’ basketball, IMS opened post season play beating Fairfield Maharishi 62-19.

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Washington Teachers Ask for 4.4% Pay Raise

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 6:00 am

Teachers in the Washington School District are asking for a 4.4% raise in the coming fiscal year.

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More Snow in the Forecast

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:59 am

Light snow will spread across the area this afternoon and early tomorrow.

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Manure Debate Centers on DNR Interpretation

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:56 am

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Iowa lawmakers are considering legislation that would further clarify regulations imposed last year on applying manure to frozen farm ground.

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Supervisors Approve USDA Loan Application for Public Health

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:56 am

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Washington County Supervisors have approved applying for a $400,000 from the USDA to build a new facility for public health.

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WCHC Releases Annual Report

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:54 am

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Washington County Hospital and Clinics has released its annual report.

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Riverboat Foundation Accepting Spring Grant Applications

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:50 am

The Washington County Riverboat Foundation is now accepting applications for its spring competitive grant cycle.

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Home Shopping Extravaganza Pickup Times

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:49 am

Another KCII Home Shopping Extravaganza is in the books.

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Myrna Larkin

Posted: Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 9:37 pm

Funeral services for 66 year old Myrna Larkin of Wayland, formerly of Columbus Junction, will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday (2/23) at the Stacy-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Columbus Junction. Visitation will be on Monday (2/22) from 4 to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Columbus City Cemetery. A memorial has been established at the funeral home.

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