Archive for September, 2010

Nearly $15,000 Refunded To Washington County In Third And Final Refund From Assurance Pool

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:30 am
Paul Horak Presented Washington County Supervisors With A Refund Check For $14,800.<br /> (KCII's Chance Dorland)Paul Horak Presented Washington County Supervisors With A Refund Check For $14,800.
(KCII’s Chance Dorland)

The Washington County Board of Supervisors has received its third and final refund of nearly $15,000 from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool.

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Washington City Council Poised Remove East Washington 30 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit For DOT Recommended Increase

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:28 am


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Washington’s City Council will decide this evening whether to rescind the 30 mile per hour speed limit on East Washington Street.

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Washington County Public Health Offers Tips To Avoid Illness During 500 Million Egg Recall

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:26 am
Recalled Egg Cartons Are Identified By Plant Number and Julian Date.<br /> (eggsafety.org)Recalled Egg Cartons Are Identified By Plant Number and Julian Date.
(eggsafety.org)

Positive salmonella tests have made two Iowa companies voluntarily recall 500 million eggs that were sent to more than 20 states across the county, but medical professionals say if cooked properly, even eggs with salmonella won’t make you sick.

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Local Family Holds Fundraiser for Pirkl Family

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:25 am

A local family is hosting a fundraiser for the Leslie Pirkl family of Iowa City.

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Washington County Riverboat Foundation Fall Grant Applications Available

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:24 am
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Applications are now available for Fall 2010 Washington County Riverboat Foundation grants.

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Washington County Barn Quilt Tour Announced

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:23 am

A tour of Washington County barn quilts is scheduled for October 1st.

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Fall Art Exhibit at IMS

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:23 am

The fall exhibit in the Iowa Mennonite School Art Gallery is having their opening night coming up.

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The Water Coolers coming to Fairfield’s Sondheim Center

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:21 am

Fairfield’s Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts Artist Series kicks off with The Water Coolers, a comedy troupe that highlights what we talk about at work.

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