Archive for March, 2010

Washington District Judge nominated for Iowa Court of Appeals

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 8:21 am

A Washington District Judge has been nominated for a position on the Iowa Court of Appeals.

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Sigourney’s Abrahamson has potential Drake qualifying jump

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 8:09 am

The Sigourney boys track and field team got their outdoor season started competing at Pekin.

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Hitting facility helping Demons in off season

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 8:03 am

The Washington Demon baseball and softball teams are anticipating a strong plate presence this upcoming season thanks to a new hitting facility.

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WHS Dropout Rate Down Slightly

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 6:00 am

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The Washington High School’s dropout rate has eased slightly from about 1.6 percent last year, to 1.4 percent.

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Power Shutoff Moratorium Ends Tomorrow

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 5:58 am

The moratorium on power shutoffs ends tomorrow.

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Supervisors Establish Zoning Admin. Hiring Process

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 5:56 am

Washington County Supervisors have laid out how they plan to hire a zoning administrator.

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ISU Extension Urges Caution during Planting Season

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 5:54 am
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As tractors, and other farm equipment begins to emerge for the spring planting season,

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Dust Control Permit Deadline is April 30th

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 5:52 am

Washington County residents have until the end of April to get a dust control permit.

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High Tunnel/Low Heat Greenhouse Workshop

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 5:02 am

Green thumbs in southeast Iowa are invited to learn tips and information about high tunnel/low heat greenhouses at a workshop at the Maharishi University of Management Organic Farms greenhouse.

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National Start Walking Day in Iowa

Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 5:01 am

It’s time to get your walking shoes ready next week for National Start Walking Day in Iowa on Wednesday, April 7th.

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