Archive for February, 2010

State Reorganization Could Significantly Impact Washington Co.

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 6:00 am
A bill that would reorganize state government could jeopardize $200,000 in Washington County Public Health Funding, and change the structure of Empowerment programs.A bill that would reorganize state government could jeopardize $200,000 in Washington County Public Health Funding, and change the structure of Empowerment programs.

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A bill that aims to save money by reorganizing state government could have a significant impact in Washington County.

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Senate Amendment Saves Mt. Pleasant MHI…for Now

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:58 am

Iowa Senators this week approved an amendment to the state government reorganization bill that would close the mental health institute in Clarinda, rather than the one in Mt. Pleasant.

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Flood Risk up for Eastern Iowa

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:56 am
Information Courtesy of the National Weather ServiceInformation Courtesy of the National Weather Service

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There is a greater than normal risk of spring flooding across much of eastern Iowa this year.

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Councilors Slated to Approve “Junk” Ordinance

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:54 am
Third Ward Washington City Councilor Mike RothThird Ward Washington City Councilor Mike Roth

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Washington City Councilors could be adopting a revised junk and junk vehicle ordinance this week.

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Alliant Plans Outage in Wellman Area

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:52 am

Alliant Energy plans to shut down power tomorrow to do some maintenance in the Wellman area.

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Practical Farmers Offering “Farminar”

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:50 am

In an effort to provide meaningful agriculture instruction during the winter months, Practical Farmers of Iowa are offering off-season webinars, or “Farminars.”

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“Great Lakes Region” Photos on Display at WPL

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:40 am
A patron at the Washington Public Library looks at the "Great Lakes Region" Photo Exhibit now on display in the Helen Wilson Gallery - KCII NewsA patron at the Washington Public Library looks at the "Great Lakes Region" Photo Exhibit now on display in the Helen Wilson Gallery – KCII News

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Photographs of the Great Lakes Region snapped by a local couple are on display in the Washington Public Library.

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Blood Drive in Wayland this Month

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:39 am

Wayland’s Bethel Mennonite Church is hosting a blood driver later this month.

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Clara Eckhardt

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Visitation: Noon – 1:30 p.m. February 04, 2010 at Powell Funeral Home, Wellman
Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. February 04, 2010 at Powell Funeral Home, Wellman
Interment: February 04, 2010 at Wellman Cemetery

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Alice L. Herbert

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 8:47 pm

Alice L. Herbert, age 87, of Washington died Sunday January 31, 2010 at the Washington Care Center following a decline in health.

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