Archive for October, 2011

Listeria Outbreaks Prompts Safety Reminders

Posted: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:26 am

With the death toll rising of listeria deaths caused by tainted cantaloupes across the country, Washington County Public Health is passing along reminders of what to do to stay healthy.

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Keywords: Chrystal Woller, Listeria, Washington County Public Health

Start Somewhere Walk Later This Week

Posted: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:24 am

There will be many walkers in the area later this week as part of Governor Terry Branstad’s Healthiest State Initiative.

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Keywords: Start Somewhere Walk

New Kalona Parks and Recreation Director Lists Goals

Posted: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:24 am

The new Kalona Parks and Rec Director has some goals growing some existing programs as well as focusing on what is available to area youth.

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Keywords: Kalona Parks and Recreation

4-H Week Focuses on Knowledge

Posted: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:23 am

This week is National 4-H Week and Washington County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have made an impact in the community.

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Keywords: 4-H County Council, 4-H Week

Wellman Chamber Hosting Quad County Pork Fest

Posted: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:22 am

It is October, which is Pork Month, and the Wellman Chamber of Commerce has an event planned to recognize the industry on Saturday.

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Keywords: Quad County Port Fest, Tom Buckwalter

Homecoming Events and Theme Days This Week

Posted: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 6:21 am

Washington High School is celebrating homecoming this week by having theme days each day.

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Keywords: Homecoming Week

Joan Marie Moriarty

Posted: Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Funeral services for 86 year old Joan Marie Moriarty of Eddyville, formerly of Washington will be held at 11:00 Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church.

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Keywords: Joan Marie Moriarty