Archive for August, 2011

DOT to Begin Lane Closures on Highway 218

Posted: Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 6:23 am

Drivers on Washington County’s only U.S. highway will see slowdowns beginning this week.  

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Construction Delays Start of Mid-Prairie School Year

Posted: Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 6:22 am

Students in northern Washington County are preparing to head back to school in a few weeks, but one group of students will get a later start.  

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CIVCO Celebrates 30 Years in Kalona

Posted: Monday, August 8th, 2011 at 6:21 am

A Kalona company that supplies medical equipment to facilities around the U.S. is celebrating 30 years of having its headquarters in the town.  

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Severe Weather Causes Damage in Washington and Jefferson Counties

Posted: Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 12:43 pm

Washington County and Jefferson County are cleaning up damage after severe weather rolled through the area last night.

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August 7, 2011

Posted: Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 10:01 am

Birthday Winner- Karen Hansen of Kalona

Anniversary Winners- Vicki & Randy Erwin of West Chester

Farmers Can Help Grow Their Communities

Posted: Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 6:30 am

Area farmers have an opportunity to help their local communities grow again this year.  

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New Chamber Member Hosting Alive After Five

Posted: Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 6:28 am

A new member of the Washington Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Alive After 5 this week.  

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DOT to Begin Lane Closures on Highway 218

Posted: Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 6:22 am

Drivers on a Washington County highway will see slowdowns beginning this week.  

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Funds Awarded to Oakville Group to Rehabilitate Flooded Home

Posted: Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 6:21 am

A state organization is awarding a grant to the Oakville Volunteer Corporation to assist in rebuilding a flood-impacted home in the town.  

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August 6th

Posted: Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 8:17 am

Birthday- Bob Brinning 75 Washington

Anniversary- Jeff and Charlene Soper of Washington