Archive for November, 2010

Holiday Openings/Closures

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:30 am

With the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, all government offices, banks and post offices will be closed, however, some businesses will be open for parts of the holiday weekend. 

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Shopping Locally

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:28 am

Main Street Washington is encouraging you to shop locally this holiday season.

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Weekly Board of Supervisors Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:26 am

Yesterday at the weekly Board of Supervisors meeting, the board members approved the certificate of appointment for a Civil Process Server. 

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Things you should know as you cook your Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:25 am

Before you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, a local food inspector reminds you that the holiday is also the number one day for food related illnesses.

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Food Insecurity

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:24 am

One in nine Iowa families have struggled at some point between 2007 and 2009 to put food on the table according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

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School Boards Evaluate Superintendent

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:23 am

The Mid Prairie and Keota Community School Districts met on Monday for their joint board meeting which included the evaluation of shared superintendent Mark Schneider in a closed session. Schneider says the evaluation happens every year in November. He says that way if there are any problems or concerns changes can be made during the rest of the school year. Schneider says he felt the evaluation went very well. The next Keota School Board meeting will be Thursday December 9th; the next Mid Prairie School Board meeting will be Monday, December 13th.

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Local FFA Member Receives National Award

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:22 am

Recently, the FFA held its 83rd Annual Convention in Indianapolis and awarded one local resident with their highest degree. 

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Columbus Junction Council Meeting tonight

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 6:21 am

The Columbus Junction City Council Meeting will be held tonight. 

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Parents as Teachers Discussion

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 12:49 am

Title: Parents as Teachers Discussion
Description: Parents as Teacher’s, Roberta Sloat will be leading a discussion on “ discipline is teaching” on Wednesday,Dec. 1st fom 9:30-10:30 at the United Presbyterian Church . If you have questions call Parents as Teachers at 319-461-9007.
Date: 2010-12-01

12/21 Trivia

Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Tequilla Grill

How many years have you been in business?
A Month

How did your business get its name?
Just thought Tequilla

How many employees do you have?
4

Tell us something interesting or unique about your business?
We’re the only Mexican restaurant in Kalona

How many years have you been with the business?
One Month

What’s your favorite part of the holiday season?
Snow