Archive for September, 2010

Fine Arts Series Event at IMS

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 8:43 pm

Title: Fine Arts Series Event at IMS
Description:
The first of three Fine Arts Series events will take place in Celebration Hall on the campus of Iowa Mennonite School, (Tomorrow, Tonight) Saturday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, teacher and poet John McCutcheon is the featured performer, and comes with many awards on his resume.
Tickets are available at the school, in advance and at the door. All seats are reserved.

Date: 2010-09-11

Washington Library Free Concert

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 8:42 pm

Title: Washington Library Free Concert
Description: The Washington Public Library Foundation is presenting a free concert and multi media presentation by folksinger Judy Cook. She will be singing period ballads titled The Songs of Mark Twain\’s America. The performance is scheduled for Friday evening, Sept. 10th at 7:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Date: 2010-09-10

Charlene Freeman

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Services are pending at the Jones Eden Funeral Home for 49 year old Charlene Freeman of Washington.

Senior Night for the Demons as Keokuk comes to town

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 8:11 am

It’s week two for high school football and tonight is Senior Night for the Washington Demons as they host Keokuk.

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Golden Hawks go on the road to face CCA

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 8:07 am

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks head to Tiffin to take on the Clear Creek Amana.

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Area football games tonight

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 8:06 am

Sigourney-Keota @ Wilton
Columbus @ Highland
WACO @ North Mahaska
Cardinal @ Winfield-Mount Union
Lone Tree @ Belle Plaine

IMS over Columbus

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 8:04 am

IMS beat Columbus in three 25-8, 25-19, 25-11

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Wolves down Lions in Lone Tree

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 8:03 am

Winfield-Mount Union beat Lone Tree in three 25-9, 25-10, 25-12

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Two Washington City Council Members Against Deleting Speed Limit On East Washington Street, Ordinance Passes

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 6:30 am
United Presbyterian Home CEO and Administrator Mike Moore at Wednesday's City Council Meeting.<br />
(KCII's Chance Dorland)United Presbyterian Home CEO and Administrator Mike Moore at Wednesday’s City Council Meeting.
(KCII’s Chance Dorland)
Proposed Limit Recommendations Based On An Iowa DOT Study Of East Washington Street Traffic.<br />
(Washington City Hall)Proposed Limit Recommendations Based On An Iowa DOT Study Of East Washington Street Traffic.
(Washington City Hall)

The Washington City Council has passed an ordinance that removed mention of the 30 and 40 mile per hour speed limits on East Washington Street, despite input against the change from United Presbyterian Home CEO and Administrator Mike Moore.

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“Free” Preschool Not Free In Many Districts, Washington Still Not Charging

Posted: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 6:28 am
Washington Area 4 Year Olds Have The Option Of Attending 5 Different Preschools As Part Of The Voluntary Preschool Program.<br />
(Washington YMCA Childcare)Washington Area 4 Year Olds Have The Option Of Attending 5 Different Preschools As Part Of The Voluntary Preschool Program.
(Washington YMCA Childcare)

Many school districts that participate in the state’s Voluntary Preschool Program are charging families, but Washington’s program remains free.

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