Archive for February, 2011

City Council Set To Meet

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:30 am

The Washington City Council is set to meet tonight and during their meeting they will be holding a public hearing regarding the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project. 

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Board of Supervisors Discuss Land Acquisition

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:28 am
Interim Washington County Engineer Jacob Thorius

The Washington County Board of Supervisors met in regular session yesterday morning, and during the meeting they held a discussion regarding right-of-way acquisition of land on 275th Street. 

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State Theater Reconstruction Ongoing

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:26 am

The State Theater restoration is progressing. 

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Checking For Moisture In Grain Bins

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:25 am

With the large amounts of snow we have experienced the last few weeks, the ISU Extension is reminding producers to check their grain bins for blown in snow. 

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Conservation Reserve Program Signup Period Announced

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:24 am

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the next general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which begins on March 14th. 

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New Reservation System Coming

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:23 am

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is announcing a new reservation system goes into effect tomorrow.

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Antler Measurements Being Given

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 6:23 am

Deer hunters who are interested in having large antlers measured are invited to bring them to the Southeast District Office today and tomorrow.

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The deadline for filing an open enrollment application

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 4:02 am

Title: The deadline for filing an open enrollment application
Description: The deadline for filing an open enrollment application in Mid-Prairie for the 2011-2012 school year is March 1st. If the student will be entering school for the first time as a kindergarten student, the deadline is Sept 1st. For more information contact Carmella at 646-6093.
Date: 2011-03-01

A Special Needs Dance

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 4:01 am

Title: A Special Needs Dance
Description: A Special Needs Dance will be held on Saturday, March 4th from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm on the 3rd floor of Washington Community Y and the cost is $6.00 per person. For more information contact the Washington Community Y at 319-653-2141.
Date: 2011-03-04

Hunter Safety Courses

Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at 3:59 am

Title: Hunter Safety Courses
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Description: Hunter safety courses will be held Tuesday, March 22nd and Thursday, March 24th) from 6 to 9pm and Saturday, March 26 from 8am to noon. At the Washington Conservation Center. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.iowadnr.gov/training. Or call The Washington Conservation Cen
Date: 2011-03-22