Archive for March, 2012

Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators Course Next Week

Posted: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at 6:21 am

The Washington County Extension is offering an Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators course for commercial pesticide applicators next week.  

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Wanted-Walker

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 9:21 am

Wanted
Push or ride walker
319-723-4203

Wanted-Metal bed frame

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am

Wanted
Metal bed frame
319-631-2310

Camper & Chevy 4×4

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 9:18 am

For Sale
2003 2500 HD Chevy 4×4 ext cab – $16,000
1997 Dutchman 22ft camper – $3,000
319-461-8073

Chevy S-10

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 9:13 am

For Sale
1995 Chevy S-10, 4×4, parting out, no title – $500 firm
319-936-5124

IGHSAU Releases All-District Teams, Three Area Players Honored

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 8:28 am

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released All-District basketball teams from each of the four classes in the state and two girls from Washington and one from Winfield-Mt. Union were honored.

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Primary Election Candidate Filing Papers Submission Begins Monday

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 6:30 am

Nomination papers can begin being submitted for various county positions for the June 5th Primary Election on Monday.  

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Accident in Northern Iowa Injures Southeast Iowa Driver

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 6:29 am

An accident in northwestern Cerro Gordo County has injured a driver from Crawfordsville.  

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Property Taxes Are Due by the First of Next Month

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 6:28 am

The second half real estate and mobile home taxes are due by the first of next month.  

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TIF Causes Problems for Property Tax Reform

Posted: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 6:26 am

As previously reported, lawmakers are looking at reducing the percent of taxes collected from commercial properties from 100 to 40%. A bill for tax reform has passed the House and is on to the Senate. Our local representatives, Senator Greiner and Representative Klein, both wanted to see this reform passed although they shared concerns, saying it needs to be done very carefully.

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