Archive for October, 2011

Counterfeit Bills in Kalona

Posted: Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 6:26 am

Casey’s General Store notified the Kalona Chamber of Commerce that they had received a counterfeit 20 dollar bill on Wednesday.

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Event Being Held to Wrap Up Red Ribbon Week

Posted: Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 6:25 am

Hamakua Place is holding a special event tonight to wrap up the events of Red Ribbon Week.  

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Washington County 4-H Members Place at Ak-Sar-Ben

Posted: Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 6:24 am

Washington County 4-H members participated in Ak-Sar-Ben livestock competitions recently in Omaha, Nebraska.  

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Newly Proposed Laws for Farm Minors

Posted: Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 6:23 am

The Department of Labor is proposing new rules that would restrict the work minors can do on farms.

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Coats for Kids Collection Drive Successful

Posted: Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 6:22 am

Students at Stewart Elementary in Washington have completed another coat collection drive.  

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Keokuk County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Posted: Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 6:21 am

The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting on Monday.

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Sugar CreeK Mennonite Youth Fellowship Chili, Potato Soup and Pie Supper

Posted: Thursday, October 27th, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Title: Sugar CreeK Mennonite Youth Fellowship Chili, Potato Soup and Pie Supper
Description: Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship\’s annual chili/potato soup/pie supper will take place in the church fellowship hall in Wayland. The event is Wednesday, November 8th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Free will donations can be made to the group\’s summer 2012, DOOR Chicago.
Date: 2011-11-09

Grieving to Healing

Posted: Thursday, October 27th, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Title: Grieving to Healing
Description: Keokuk County Hospice will host \”Grieving to Healing\” on Monday, November 7th from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Sigourney Public Library. The presentation is free and open to the public and there will be a time for refreshments afterward.
Date: 2011-11-07

Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship Popcorn and Bottle Drive

Posted: Thursday, October 27th, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Title: Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship Popcorn and Bottle Drive
Description: Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship\’s semi annual popcorn and bottle drive is Saturday, November 19th at 9:00 am. Drop off cans at Poultry King in Wayland or call Randy and Shirlyn Graber at 319-658-2911 for pick up.
Date: 2011-11-19

Keota Fireman’s Breakfast

Posted: Thursday, October 27th, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Title: Keota Fireman\’s Breakfast
Description: The Keota Fire Department is having its annual all you can eat Fireman\’s Breakfast October 30th. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, and drinks. It starts at 6:00 am and goes until noon. It is a free will offering event.
Date: 2011-10-30