Archive for December, 2011

Political Campaign Coming to Washington Tomorrow

Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 6:27 am

A presidential candidate who has been trying to jumpstart his campaign to overcome low poll rankings is continuing to conduct his barnstorming tour of the state tomorrow.  

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School Enrollment Numbers Released

Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 6:26 am

The enrollment numbers for Iowa’s school districts have been released. While many districts around the state have seen significant losses, local schools have remained steady.

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Summer Photography Project Book Completed

Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 6:25 am
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A project highlighting Washington that was the focus of 20 different photographers over the summer has been completed.  

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Mountain Lions in Iowa

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

Officials shot a mountain lion in Western Iowa last week. Mountain Lions are no longer common in Iowa, although they were before Iowa was heavily settled.

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City Park Board Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 6:23 am

The Washington City Park Board is meeting tonight and they will be discussing several projects as part of their meeting.  

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Time to Renew 4-H Alumni Memberships

Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 6:22 am

The end of the year is fast approaching and it’s time to look at renewing many memberships for next year.  

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Columbus Junction Council Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 6:21 am

The Columbus Junction City Council will hold its last meeting of the year tonight.

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Robert Waldschmidt

Posted: Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 4:25 pm

Funeral Services for 77 year old Robert Waldschmidt or Riverside will be held at 10 am on Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the Sorden Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Riverside; with a prayer service at 7pm. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Riverside with a time of food and fellowship at St. Mary’s Parish Center afterwards.

Tanner Miller Joins PM Sports Page Wednesday

Posted: Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 2:05 pm

Washington, IA – Iowa Hawkeye safety Tanner Miller, a two-time All-State running back and defensive back at Mid Prairie and current sophomore safety with the Iowa Hawkeyes, joins the PM Sports Page Wednesday night.

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Garage Sale

Posted: Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 9:22 am

-Cabin Fever Garage Sale will be held January 13 & 14 at the Kalona Chamber of Commerce.  Donations may be dropped off at Kalona Furniture now or at the Chamber January 12th.  Proceeds go to promoting Kalona.  Hours for the sale are 8am-2pm on both days. For more information contact Katie 319-656-2240.