Archive for July, 2011

FOR SALE Boat, Boat Motor, Truck

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 7:52 am

16 ft. John Boat $150
1996 F150 XLT 4wd $1400 obo no motor
50 hsp Johnson boat motor 4 cyl $250
319-548-1728

GARAGE SALE

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 7:51 am

Saturday 403 E. Columbus Crawfordsville
Antiques, household items 319-389-9437

Summer Food Safety Reminders

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:30 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health says summer is often marked with an increase in food borne diseases.  

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First Six Months Busy for Sheriff

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:28 am
Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar (File Photo)

Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar says his office has been extra busy the first six months of this year.  

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Campaign Stops Planned Next Week

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:26 am

A presidential nominee has made a planned stop in the area next week.  

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4H Photo Mounting Day

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:25 am

4-H members interested in exhibiting their photography at the State Fair have a chance to attend a 4-H Photo Mounting Day session.  

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Washington Y Looking for Volunteers

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:24 am

The Washington Y is having an opportunity to help clean up its Washington building.  

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Kalona Man Arrested on Meth Charges

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:23 am

Authorities have arrested a Kalona man on charges of possession of methamphetamines.  

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Wellman Fourth of July Celebration This Weekend

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:22 am

One of Washington County’s communities has a whole weekend planned celebrating Independence Day.  Wellman’s Fourth of July festivities kick off today with a number of outdoor activities, including a bags tournament and a street dance tonight.  Organizers say the Wellman Heritage Museum will also be open this afternoon.  An auto show fundraiser for the Wellman Baseball Association begins tomorrow morning, and proceeds for event go to helping build a new concession stand at the ball fields.  Monday’s festivities include the morning parade at 10:00, games and activities for kids all afternoon, live music by local talent from 6:30 to 9:30, and culminate with the fireworks show at 9:00.

County Extension Advice to Keep Livestock Healthy in Summer Heat

Posted: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at 6:21 am

Hydration for humans certainly helps us in the heat of the summer, but agriculture officials remind farmers it’s also important to keep the health of area livestock in mind.  

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