Archive for August, 2011

Board of Supervisors Agree to Abate Taxes

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:30 am

The Washington County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions to abate some property taxes as part of their meeting yesterday.  

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Washington County’s Unemployment Drops Slightly Last Month

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:28 am

The latest round of unemployment figures has been released and Washington County’s unemployment rate went down a little last month according to data released from the Iowa Workforce Development.  

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Special City Council Meeting Tonight

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:26 am

The Washington City Council is holding a special session tonight and will be discussing election precinct agreements with the Washington County Temporary Redistricting Commission as part of the meeting.  

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First Day of School Tomorrow

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:25 am

Washington students are getting ready to hit the books for another school year.  

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Washington County Fair Evaluation Meeting Tonight

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:24 am

Washington County Extension is holding a county fair evaluation meeting to discuss this year’s fair tonight.  

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Area 4-Hers Wrap Up Second Week of State Fair

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:23 am

Washington County 4-H members had another strong showing in the 4-H Youth and Livestock Show at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.  

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Wellman Moves toward Choosing New City Administrator

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:22 am

The Wellman City Council is preparing to enter the final stages of the search for the community’s next city administrator.  

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Area Couple Exhibits Artwork in Ohio

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 6:21 am

A Parnell husband and wife are presenting an exhibition of their artwork this weekend at an Ohio university.  

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Louis F. Gugel

Posted: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Funeral services for 91 year old Louis F. Gugel of Kalona will be held at 10:30 Saturday at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church in rural Kalona.  

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Wilma J. Krueger

Posted: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 at 2:01 pm

Funeral services for 82 year old Wilma J. Krueger of Muscatine will be held at 11:00 Friday at the First Christian Church in Muscatine.  

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