Archive for March, 2010

Washington Man Describes Chilean Earthquake

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 am


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A Washington man was in Chile this weekend when one of the largest recorded earthquakes struck the South American Nation.

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Mangold Frustrated with Zoning “Misinformation”

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 6:54 am
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A Washington County Supervisor says he’s frustrated with what he calls misinformation about a proposed zoning ordinance.

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Plans Underway for West Chester Days

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 6:46 am

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Plans are underway for this year’s West Chester Days.

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Annual SE IA Ag Research Meeting This Week

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 6:42 am

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The annual Southeast Iowa Agriculture Research Association meeting is this week.

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MECCA Auction Open

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 6:41 am

The Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse, or MECCA is having its “Give Hope Online Auction.”

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IFAA Scholarships Available

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 am

Incoming freshmen this fall are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement.

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Hunter Safety Course Being Offered in Louisa Co.

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 am

A hunter safety class is being offered in Louisa County this month.

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Blood Drive

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 am

Title: Blood Drive
Location: Washington High School Gymnasium.
Description: Washington High School is sponsoring a blood drive for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center on Wednesday, March 10th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Washington High School Gymnasium.
Date: 2010-03-10

Breakfast Buffet

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 1:34 am

Title: Breakfast Buffet
Location: Ainsworth Opera House
Description: Ainsworth Opera House will be holding their March breakfast buffet on Saturday March 6th. They open at 7 am and close at 9 am. The cost is $7 a person and 12 and under is free. This is a fundraiser for the upkeep on the building. Many breakfast items will be on the menu such as ham, biscuits and gravy, sausage, scotch eggs, bubble and squeak, scrambled eggs, casseroles, salads, rolls, and drinks.
Date: 2010-03-06

Muscatine Amateur Radio Club

Posted: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 1:33 am

Title: Muscatine Amateur Radio Club
Location: Musser Public Library
Description: The Muscatine Amateur Radio Club will meet Monday March 8th at 7:00pm in the upper-level meeting room at the Musser Public Library, 304 Iowa Avenue in Muscatine. All amateur radio operators, and those interested in learning more about amateur radio, are invited to attend.
Date: 2010-03-08