Archive for March, 2010

WCHC CEO Comments on Healthcare

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:59 am
WCHC Front Entrance (KCII)WCHC Front Entrance (KCII)

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The CEO at Washington County Hospital and Clinics says the healthcare bill signed into law by the president this week won’t do a lot to address the cost of medical care.

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M-P, Keota Aim to Get Healthier Foods on Lunch Menu

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:54 am

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Two local schools are undertaking an effort to serve healthier foods.

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Heavier Truckload Measure Moves to Senate

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:53 am
State Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside) Stock PhotoState Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside) Stock Photo

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The Iowa House has sent a measure to the Senate that would allow triple axle trucks to carry heavier loads on state highways.

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Washington Co. Starting “Adopt a Gravel Road” Program

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:48 am

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Washington County is willing to accept some help maintaining secondary roads.

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Census Deadline Approaching

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:24 am

People have until the end of the month to return their census questionnaires.

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WCDC Receives 29th Consecutive 3 Year Accreditation

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:23 am

A local organization that acts as an advocate for people for disabilities has received its 29th consecutive three year accreditation.

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Water Garden Presentation in Keokuk Co.

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:22 am

Keokuk County Master Gardeners are offering locals tips for their water gardens this season.

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“Journey Bound” at Prairie Flower Baptist Church

Posted: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Title: “Journey Bound” at Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Location: Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Description: The popular quartet “Journey Bound” will be performing at the Prairie Flower Baptist Church on Sunday, April 11th, at 6pm. The church is located 1 mile west of Hwy.1 on 190th street between Washington and Kalona.
Date: 2010-04-11

WACO High School Musical

Posted: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 8:52 pm

Title: WACO High School Musical
Location: WACO High School
Description: WACO High School would be performing Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend March 26-28th. Come be their guest at the performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:30.

Date: 2010-03-28

WACO High School Musical

Posted: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 8:51 pm

Title: WACO High School Musical
Location: WACO High School
Description: WACO High School would be performing Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend March 26-28th. Come be their guest at the performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:30.

Date: 2010-03-27