Archive for March, 2010

Lorene Cox

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 7:49 am

Funeral services for 85 year old Lorene M. Cox of Washington are at 10:30 Thursday (3/11) at the Jones Eden Funeral Home in Washington. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation opens at noon tomorrow (3/10) at the funeral home. Family visitation is from 5-7 that evening. A general memorial has been established.

Dorothy Fischer

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 7:45 am

Funeral services for 98 year old Dorothy Fischer of Sigourney will be held at 10:00 Thursday (3/11) morning at the Sigourney Christian Church. Burial is at Garrett Cemetery near Delta. Visitation is from 4-8 tomorrow (3/10) night at Powell Funeral Home in Sigourney. A memorial fund has been established for the Sigourney Christian Church and Keokuk County 4-H.

Flooding Risk Down Slightly

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 7:08 am

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There continues to be a greater than normal risk of flooding across eastern Iowa.

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Measure Allows for More Flexibility in HS Assistance

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:57 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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The Iowa Senate has passed a measure that would afford home school assistance programs flexibility in how state funding is spent.

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Bill Would Allow Larger Loads for Trucks

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:55 am
State Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside)State Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside)

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A bill in the Iowa House would allow trucks to carry larger loads.

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Property Tax Deadline Approaching

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:51 am

Washington County residents have until the end of the month to pay real-estate and mobile home taxes.

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WCSD Continues to Seek Public Input on New High-School

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:49 am

Washington School Board members are looking for more community input as they lay out plans for a new high-school.

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M-P Boys Begin State Tournament Play

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:48 am

The Mid-Prairie boy’s basketball team plays their first game at the State Tournament today

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National Problem Gambling Awareness Week

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:47 am

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This is National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.

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Louisa Co. Hosting Entrepreneur’s Consultant

Posted: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 6:28 am

The Louisa Development Group along with Columbus Junction Community Development Center and ISU Extension in Louisa County is hosting a session for entrepreneurs. 

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