Archive for April, 2012

City Leaders to Tour Waste Water Facility

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:26 am

Members of the Washington City Council along with Mayor Sandra Johnson and city staff will be taking part in a tour tomorrow.  

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Statewide Tornado Drill Takes Place

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:25 am
The tornado siren on Washington's S. Marion AvenueThe tornado siren on Washington’s S. Marion Avenue

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, Iowa held a statewide tornado drill yesterday morning.  

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Iowan Delegation Returns from China

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Ningboport. Photo courtesy: Iowa Soybean Association.Ningboport. Photo courtesy: Iowa Soybean Association.


As previously reported by KCII, a delegation of Iowans traveled to China to repay the visit by China Vice President Xi Jinping. Iowa Soybean Association President-elect Mark Jackson of Rose Hill was part of that delegation.

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Sign Up for Conservation Reserve Program Extended

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:23 am

The sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) that was supposed to end tomorrow has been extended.  

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Harkin Listening Session in Sigourney

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:22 am

Senator Tom Harkin has announced one of his staff will be available in Sigourney next week to discuss issues with the public.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week, Weather Radios and Shelter

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:21 am

KCII is continuing our look at different areas related to Severe Weather Awareness Week by working with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities and today we will be discussing weather radios and shelters.  

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Titanic Event

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 12:26 am

Title: Titanic Event
Description: The Columbus Junction Public Library is hosting a Titanic Event on Saturday, April 14th from 4-7pm. Hear the story of the Unsinkable Molly Brown, sample some dishes from the last meal served on the Titanic, and admire the model Titanic ships put together by elementary students.
Date: 2012-04-14

Crawfordsville FD Pancake Breakfast

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 12:26 am

Title: Crawfordsville FD Pancake Breakfast
Description: The Crawfordsville Fire Department and First Responders will have their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday from 6 to 11 am. Free will donations will be accepted. The breakfast will include Pancakes, sausage, eggs, and biscuits and gravy.
Date: 2012-04-07

Earth Day Workshops

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 12:25 am

Title: Earth Day Workshops
Description: Louisa County Conservation will hold an Earth Day workshop at Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Center on Sunday, April 22nd from 1pm to 4pm. Participants will the spend the day working on trails, planting trees, and mulching. Reservations are requested by April 13th
Date: 2012-04-13

4-H Pancake Breakfast

Posted: Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 12:25 am

Title: 4-H Pancake Breakfast
Description: Washington County 4-H will host a pancake breakfast and fundraiser on Saturday, April 21st from 7:30 to 10:30 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. All your favorite breakfast items will be there. It cost 6 dollars for adults and 4 dollars for children 12 and under. Call the Washington County Extension Office for more information or for tickets.
Date: 2012-04-21