Archive for February, 2012

Getting Ready For Two Wheeled Vehicles

Posted: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Washington Police Chief Greg Goodman

While we may have been experiencing warmer weather over the winter, it will soon be here to stay and that means more two-wheeled vehicles will be on the roads.

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Dept. of Education Looks at No Child Left Behind Waiver

Posted: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:26 am

The Iowa Department will release information on its waiver request for the No Child Left Behind Program today. Mid-Prairie and Keota Superintendent Mark Schneider says they hope to change how they report competency levels to the federal government. Currently, Iowa’s competency level for reading and math is the 41st percentile.

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Last Day to Sign Up Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge

Posted: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:25 am

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up to take part in the Live Healthy Iowa’s 100 day challenge and Washington County Public Health is encouraging everyone to take part.  

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Alive After Five Event Tonight

Posted: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:24 am

An Alive After Five event is being held tonight to celebrate a business’ milestone anniversary.  

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Don’t Feed the Turkeys, Says DNR

Posted: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:23 am

The DNR is asking people to not feed wild turkeys. The statement comes after a flock of turkeys took up residence in Clear Lake due to being fed by the towns residents. Bill Ohde with the DNR Office in Brighton says turkeys aren’t dangerous; they just shouldn’t be fed because they will get used to humans and lose their natural instincts.

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IMS Senoir to Present Piano Recital

Posted: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:22 am

IMS Senior Sam Swartzendruber will present a piano recital at the school on Saturday. He will be performing piano pieces from various composers, but he will also be presenting some guitar and vocal pieces with the help of his friends and family.

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Home Shopping Extravaganza Starts Today

Posted: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:21 am

KCII”s Home Shopping Extravaganza starts today.  General Manager Joe Nichols says the radio auction is a great way to get your favorite items or items that you haven’t tried before and gives you a chance to save some money in the process.  

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Kathy Lee Evans

Posted: Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 12:14 pm

Funeral services for 50 year old Kathy Lee Evans of Washington will be held at 10:00 Saturday at the Jones-Eden Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery.  

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Wanted-Chicken house

Posted: Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 11:25 am

Wanted
Chicken house
319-530-4309

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Wanted-Toaster oven

Posted: Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 11:24 am

Wanted
Toaster oven
653-5240

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