Archive for March, 2010

Congressional Hopeful: Tax Credits Won’t Create Jobs

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:50 am

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press play to hear from Rob Gettemy

A Marion man who’s hoping to unseat eastern Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack says tax credits won’t create jobs.

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March is Flood Awareness Month

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:48 am

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press play to hear from Angel Robertson with the Iowa Insurance Division

March is Flood Awareness Month in Iowa, and state officials say one of the most important things people can do is look into flood insurance.

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M-P/Keota To Discuss Sharing Arrangements

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:44 am

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The Mid-Prairie and Keota School Boards are checking up on their administrative sharing agreements at an upcoming meeting.

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Natel gets USDA Loan to Provide Rural Broadband Service

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:42 am

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A Fairfield based company is getting a loan from the federal government to provide broadband internet service to rural areas in Southeast Iowa.

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Daffodil Deadline Extended

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:27 am

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press play to hear from the ACS’ Kierstan Peck

The American Cancer Society is running its Daffodil Days fundraiser a little longer this year.

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Kalona Rec. Center to Host Open House for Kids

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:23 am

The Kalona Recreation Center is hosting an open house event for kids and teens. There will be games, a movie, free snacks and drinks. The Kalona Youth Services Librarian will also be providing crafts at the Recreation Center from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Admission and programs are free of charge. The open house is Friday, March 12th, from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Contact the Kalona Recreation Center with any questions.

5 Awarded Scholarships

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 5:32 am

The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District has announced the five winners of the Dean Gerot Memorial Conservation Scholarship.

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Kalona Rec Center Open House

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 3:15 am

Title: Kalona Rec Center Open House
Location: Kalona Rec Center
Description: On Friday, March 12th from 3:30-5:30pm, the Kalona Rec Center will be hosting an open house event for kids and teens. Stop in for games, a movie, free snacks and drinks, Walleyball, and more. The Kalona Youth Services Librarian will also be providing crafts at the Rec Center from 3:30-4:30PM. Admission and programs are free of charge. Please contact the Rec Center at 319-656-2310 with any questions.

Date: 2010-03-12

Pancake Breakfast

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 3:14 am

Title: Pancake Breakfast
Description: Riverside volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 28th, from 7 to 1pm. Adults eat for $5, children $3 and kids under 5 eat for free.

Date: 2010-03-28

Girl Scout Cookie Booth

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

Title: Girl Scout Cookie Booth
Description: Girl Scout troops 9244 and 9259 will be having a cookie booth at Fareway in Washington on Saturday March 6th from 9 to 11 am.
Date: 2010-03-06