Archive for February, 2011

February, 5 2011

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 8:26 am

Birthday Winner: Lucy Cheyney, 87 of Washington

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Demons get road sweep against Fort Madison

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 8:06 am

The Washington Demons got two strong conference road wins at Fort Madison last night.

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Golden Hawks beat Wilton with well rounded scoring night

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 8:04 am

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks boys basketball team started their night on a 12-2 run against Wilton and lead the entire way winning 58-29.

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City Takes No Action On Gun Resolution

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 6:30 am

The Washington City Council this week heard from Scott Clark and Seth Cornwell, both of Wellman, who spoke about the city’s proposed resolution to create a weapons free zone. 

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Superintendent’s Comments on School Days

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 6:28 am

The state of Iowa has specific rules regarding the number of school days and Washington Superintendent Dr. Mike Jorgensen is offering comments regarding those rules.  

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Proposed Tax Hike Would Hurt Riverside Casino

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 6:26 am

Governor Terry Branstad released a budget proposal last week to increase casino taxes from 22 percent to 36 percent. 

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Restaurant Looking For A Franchisee

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 6:25 am

Maid-Rite Diners has announced they are looking to Washington to expand their franchisee-owned restaurants. 

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Soil and Water District Commissioners At Iowa Capitol

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 6:24 am

Iowa’s Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners attended the annual Conservation Partnership Day at the Capitol in Des Moines this week. 

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Wapello City Staff Receiving More Time For Paperwork

Posted: Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 6:22 am

The city of Wapello is giving staff at city hall more time to process paperwork.

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James Fort

Posted: Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 11:04 pm

Funeral Services for 73 year old James Fort of Washington will be Tuesday (2/8) at 10:00 AM at Beatty Funeral Home with burial at a later date.

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