Archive for February, 2012

Website Building Teams Helpful for Many People

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:27 am

Website building teams from Google were in Washington yesterday to help small business owners. 

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Congressman Loebsack Visits Kalona Business

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:26 am

A business in Kalona received a visit from an elected official yesterday. 

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Open House Tonight Showcasing Service to Community

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 am

Hillcrest Family Services Washington Mental Health Center is inviting the public to an Open House tonight. 

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Additional Hunter Safety Course Offered

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:24 am

As previously reported on KCII, the Washington County Conservation Board is preparing to host a hunter safety class next month and there is another opportunity for this course next week.  

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College Scholarships Available for High School Juniors

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:23 am

High school juniors are encouraged to apply for a college scholarship from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association. 

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Keota Tax Abatement Hearing

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:22 am

The City of Keota is holding a public hearing next month to talk about a proposed tax abatement plan for the city. The plan would affect residential, commercial, and industrial properties in the city.

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Columbus Junction Hires New Superintendent

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 6:21 am

Columbus Community School District has hired a new Superintendent. Dr. Marlene Johnson was a Principal at Fort Dodge Elementary since 2008.

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Celebrity Soup Cook Off

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 3:50 am

Title: Celebrity Soup Cook Off
Description: The First annual St. James Parish Celebrity Soup Cook Off is happening Saturday at 5:30 in the Tobin Hall. Take the Chili out of winter by tasting some of the Parish celebrity’s favorite soups. All proceeds go to Mary’s Meals.
Date: 2012-02-25

Murray Family Benefit

Posted: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 am

Title: Murray Family Benefit
Description: A benefit for the Murray Family will be held at Mid Prairie High School on Friday, March 9th from 5-7pm. They will have a dinner that cost 7 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for kids under 10. There will be an auction at 6:30. Call 319-653-2480 to make a donation or for more information.
Date: 2012-03-09

Missing Man Found Dead in Washington County

Posted: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 5:23 pm

A man reported missing on yesterday has been found dead in Washington County. The incident is now a suicide investigation. The 64 year old man was reported missing after he left his residence around 8 am on Tuesday, and was then unaccounted for.

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