Archive for March, 2010

Demon girls basketball hold awards banquet

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am

The Washington Demon girls basketball team had their end of the season awards banquet last night.

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Grassley: Dems the Ones not Willing to Work Together

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:54 am

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Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s been feeling betrayed lately by Democrats.

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State Lawmakers Hope to Finish Session Today

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:52 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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Iowa lawmakers are heading into the home stretch of this year’s legislative session.

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Field Work Starting this Week

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:47 am

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A regional director at the ISU Extension says southeast Iowans can expect to see farmers in the fields as early as this week.

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Washington Co. Unemployment Holds Steady in February

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:40 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.8 percent last month

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Two Roads to Close Temporarily in Washington Co.

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:39 am


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Cedar to Dogwood Closure on G26

A portion of G26 in Washington County will be closed this week while construction is wrapped up on a new triple box culvert.

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Angel Food Ministries Distributes $2,000 in Discounted Food

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:20 am

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The inaugural run of Angel Food Ministries in Brighton distributed more than $2,000 worth of discounted food last month.

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Pre-Registration at IMS

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:17 am

Students considering or planning to attend Iowa Mennonite School as a ninth-grade or transfer student this fall are invited to pre-register for classes.

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Earth Day at Marr Park

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:16 am

Earth Day is approaching, and the Washington County Conservation Board is inviting families to celebrate it at Marr Park. 

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Rural Outreach Concert

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 2:46 am

Title: Rural Outreach Concert
Location: Ainsworth Opera House
Description: The Rural Outreach Concert at the Ainsworth Opera House is Thursday, April 8th at 6pm for a Bohemian meal and concert for $20. The concert itself is $12. For more information, call the Ainsworth Opera House.

Date: 2010-04-08