Archive for December, 2010

Safety and Progress Concerns of Former Mills Seed Building

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 6:29 am

The safety and progress of the former Mills Seed building was brought up again at last night’s Washington City Council meeting.

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Columbus Junction Meat Plant Reapproved for Export to Russia

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 6:28 am

The Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Columbus Junction has been reinstated for export by Russian authorities.

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Farmland Increasing in Value

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 6:28 am

The price per acre of farmland in Washington County is increasing. 

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Pork Quality Assurance Training

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am

The Iowa State University Extension along with the Iowa Pork Industry Center are providing training for pork producers and anyone needing certification in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus program. 

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Buying a Foreclosure Home

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 6:24 am

If you are in the market for buying a house, looking at a foreclosed property might be a good option.

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Holiday Spending expected to be up

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 6:23 am

Americans are expected to increase their spending on gifts this holiday season, and Iowans likely will follow the trend.

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Fairfield’s Gingerbread Extravaganza Tomorrow

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 6:21 am

Fairfield’s Gingerbread extravaganza is back this year.

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12/14 Trivia

Posted: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am

Brylee Miller The Appliance Barn

How many years have you been in business?
52 years

How many employees do you have?
13

Tell us something interesting or unique about your business?
The current store is not the original barn. The first barn was destroyed by a fire in 1987. The new barn was built the next year.

How many years have you been with the business?
8

What’s your favorite part of the holiday season?
Seeing friends and Family

Bruce Kirchner

Posted: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm

Funeral Services for 79 year old Bruce Kirchner of Lone Tree will be 10am Monday at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.  Visitation will be Sunday from 4:30 to 7pm at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation services in Lone Tree.  Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery with full military rites provided by the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457.

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