Archive for May, 2010

May 20, 2010

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 11:38 am

Birthday Winner – Cindy Wellington of Washington

State Track and Field Meet begins today

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 8:15 am

The Iowa State Track and Field Meet begins today in Des Moines and many area athletes are competing on this first day.

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Washington girls golf team heads to Ottumwa

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 8:06 am

The Demon girls golf team will close out their season with a road dual with a traditionally strong 4A opponent.

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Council OK’s Wagon Wheel Liquor License

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Public Safety Committee Members (L to R) Merle Haigie, Karen-Wilson Johnson and Bob ShepherdPublic Safety Committee Members (L to R) Merle Haigie, Karen-Wilson Johnson and Bob Shepherd

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Washington City Councilors have approved a liquor license renewal for the Wagon Wheel. They had previously tabled the item until the public safety committee met to address concerns raised in the wake of a fatal brawl outside of another bar last year.

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Rain Returns to Southeast Iowa

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:49 am

After a brief stint of warm, dry weather, southeast Iowa is expected see more rain.

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Getting the Centerpiece Ready

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:45 am
City Workers remove leaves, sticks and other debris as they prepare to paint the Central Park Fountain in Downtown WashingtonCity Workers remove leaves, sticks and other debris as they prepare to paint the Central Park Fountain in Downtown Washington

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City workers in Washington are getting one of the staples of the town’s downtown area ready for the summer.

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WCSD To Form High-School Principal Search Committee

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:42 am

The Washington School District is looking for a new high-school principal.

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House District 89 Candidate Interviews Continue Today

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:42 am

KCII’s forum with the two Republicans hoping to be District 89’s next state representative continues today.

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Avoiding RWI’s

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am

In an effort to raise awareness about healthy swimming, the Iowa Department of Health is reminding that next week is National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week.

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Washington Co. Extension to Host Ag Safety Day

Posted: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 6:25 am

The Washington County Extension’s Progressive Agriculture Safety Day is on the horizon.

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