Archive for February, 2010

House Moving…A Spectator Sport

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:59 am

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House moving is a spectator sport for Washington residents.

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Washington Residents Air Complaints about Snow Plows

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:58 am

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At least a couple of Washington residents are unhappy with the city’s snow removal.

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City to take Comments on Sitler Drive Relocation

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:56 am


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The city of Washington’s Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking public input on the proposed relocation of Sitler Drive.

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Washington BOS Chair: Property Taxes Can’t Fully Support Ambulance Service

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Washington County BOS Chairman Jim Miksch Addresses Sen. Becky Schmitz, and Rep Marek during this weekend's legislative briefing. (KCII NEWS)Washington County BOS Chairman Jim Miksch Addresses Sen. Becky Schmitz, and Rep Marek during this weekend’s legislative briefing. (KCII NEWS)

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The Chair of the Washington County Board of Supervisors says property taxpayers are unfairly burdened with the cost of ambulance service.

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Crops Still Standing From a Wet Fall

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:50 am

All the snow has many farmers anxious about what planting conditions will be like in the spring. Gene Mohling with the ISU Extension Service says it’s also causing problems for producers who couldn’t get all their crops out in the fall.

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Appliance Rebates Start Next Month

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:46 am

Iowa residents will have the opportunity to reserve rebate funds on new energy efficient appliances starting March first.

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Local Businesses Awarded Grants

Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 5:45 am

Ten local small business owners are receiving funding for participating in a workshop presented by the Keokuk County Extension and the Indian Hills Community College.

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TV to give away

Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 9:51 am

Give Away
27 inch Zenith analog TV
319-548-1531

Dog Crate

Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 9:50 am

For Sale
Large dog crate-$30
319-330-1913

Hot Tub

Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 9:47 am

For Sale

6 person hot tub-$1500

319-461-9988