Archive for November, 2010

Black Friday History

Posted: Friday, November 26th, 2010 at 6:22 am

Today is Black Friday, and is historically one of the busiest retail shopping days of the year. 

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Christmas in Kalona Craft Show Today and Tomorrow

Posted: Friday, November 26th, 2010 at 6:21 am

The Annual Christmas in Kalona Craft show is starting today at the Kalona Recreational Center. 

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12/20 Trivia

Posted: Friday, November 26th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Tom Hahn Farmer’s Savings Bank of Keota

How many years have you been in business?

119 years

How many employees do you have?

14

How many years have you been with the business?

36

What is your favorite part of the holiday season?

Music

What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?

Caroling at friends’ houses

November 25, 2010

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 7:58 am

Birthday winner — Mike Hanshaw

IMS Bates selected All-State, several others All-District for Volleyball

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 7:36 am

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has released All-State and All-District teams for volleyball. One area girl received all state recognition.

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Three Demon football players selected All-District

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 7:34 am

The All-District team for 3A District 6 is out and three Washington Demons were selected.

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Winter Driving Safety

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 6:30 am

Winter precipitation will soon be falling over the area, and the Iowa State Patrol wants to pass along tips for driving safe throughout the winter season.

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Thanksgiving Holiday History

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 6:28 am

Thanksgiving is today, a day first celebrated in 1621 originally as a three-day feast by the original colonists, and Native American allies including Massasoit, Chief of the Wampanoag tribe. 

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Washington County’s Drop in Unemployment

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 6:26 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate dropped to 5% in October according to data from the Iowa Workforce Development.

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Kalona Pushing Shop Local this Weekend

Posted: Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 6:25 am

The Christmas shopping season starts tomorrow with Black Friday and many local communities are pushing shop local.

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