Archive for February, 2010

Richard L. Hahn

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 am

Richard L. Hahn, age 66, of Morning Sun formerly of Washington died Monday February 1, 2010 at the Morning Sun Care Center following complications from a stroke.

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Golden Hawks beat Trojans in Fairfield

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 8:14 am

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk boys basketball team went to Fairfield to face the 3A Trojans and after a close first half the Golden Hawks took control in the second.

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IMS splits with Lone Tree

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 8:13 am

The third ranked IMS boys had a make up date in Lone Tree with the Lions last night.

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Columbus drops close one to WACO

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 8:12 am

Also last night WACO played host to Columbus and the girls game was a close one.

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Snow Tapering Off for the Day, but not Week

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 6:45 am

Light snow and patchy freezing drizzle are expected to taper off this morning.

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Washington Co. Participates in Pandemic Drill

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 6:44 am

Washington County has a clearer picture of what emergency officials would need to do during a pandemic.

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Marek: HS Rail Project Down, but not Out

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 6:43 am
State Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside) Stock PhotoState Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside) Stock Photo

A project that would link Iowa City and Chicago via a high speed rail line didn’t receive federal funding during

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DOT Public Transit Report Completed

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 6:39 am

Two years ago, the legislature ordered a study of public transit in Iowa, with the focus on the needs of seniors and how the system could achieve energy independence.

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Winter Has been a Challenge for Meter Readers

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 6:38 am

Alliant Energy meter readers have been challenged by winter snowfall this season.

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Community Chest Meeting Tonight

Posted: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 6:29 am

Community Chest of Washington has its annual meeting tonight. The organization is hoping to raise more than $51,000. So far, nearly $30,000 has been pledged. The meeting is at eight tonight in the West Reception Room at the Jones-Eden Funeral home.