Archive for March, 2010

December 3, 2010

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 8:43 am

Birthday Winner – Opal Reschly of Crawfordsville
Anniversary Winners – Ron & Jane Janecek of Washington

Coach Long and Sobaski receive All-District Honors

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 8:41 am

The Demon girls basketball team had a player and their coach receive all-district honors.

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Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 8:40 am

At the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament yesterday it was semifinal games for Class 1A.

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Three Washington Co. Residents Hailed as Heroes

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 6:21 am

Three local residents are being recognized as heroes for helping rescue a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy from the freezing Waters of the English River.

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Washington Co. Sheriff Supports “Ed Thomas” Law

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 6:15 am

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The Washington County Sheriff says he supports legislation that would require mental health facilities to notify law enforcement before releasing a wanted individual.

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Schmitz: Wellmark Hikes Highlight need for Healthcare Reform

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 6:14 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker says an 18% hike in insurance rates from Wellmark serves as a reminder that some sort of healthcare reform is needed.

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Supervisors Narrowly Approve Kalona Golf Club Liquor License

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Washington County Supervisor Steve DavisWashington County Supervisor Steve Davis

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Washington County Supervisors narrowly approved an application for a state liquor license for the Kalona Golf Club.

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KCII Named Washington Tree Beautification Committee “Volunteer of the Year”

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 5:51 am
Washington Tree Beautification Committee Member Rick Wagenknecht (left) presents KCII's Adam Welker with his organization's Volunteer of the Year Award at the 3/3/10 City Council meetingWashington Tree Beautification Committee Member Rick Wagenknecht (left) presents KCII’s Adam Welker with his organization’s Volunteer of the Year Award at the 3/3/10 City Council meeting

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KCII is being recognized by the Washington Tree Beautification Committee.

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How to Donate to Earthquake Victims

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 5:48 am

Chile was better equipped to handle an earthquake than Haiti. Even so, the American Red Cross and Salvation Army are still urging people to donate to help the South American Nation.

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How to Start at Purple Martin Colony

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 5:46 am

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Purple martin populations are on the rise in southeast Iowa.

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