Archive for December, 2012

Brenda Brock

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:43 am

Private family memorial services for 56 year old Brenda Brock of Washington will be held at a later date. Visitation is being held Monday beginning at noon with family receiving from 5 to 7. A general memorial fund has been established.  The family would appreciate any photos of Brenda that you would be willing to share.  Online condolences may be sent for Brenda’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com

Decision on Farm Bill Yet to be Made

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:25 am

An Iowa legislator is expressing frustration towards the circumstances surrounding the farm bill.

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Greiner Named Ranking Member for Two Committees

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:24 am

Senate Republicans have selected their ranking committee members.

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Farm Conference Includes Instruction from Washington County Farmer

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:24 am

An upcoming farming conference will include a presentation from a local farmer.

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Two More Weekends of Santa Availability

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:23 am

Christmas Day is fast approaching and that means that people wanting to tell Santa Claus what’s on their wish list have limited time to do so.  

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Could See Some Relief from Drought by March

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:23 am

The drought conditions in Washington County remain unchanged, but we could see some improvement moving into the New Year.

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Chamber of Commerce Promotes Spending Local Dollars

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am

The Washington Chamber of Commerce is encouraging  residents to use their Chamber Bucks this holiday shopping season.

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Caring Christmas Food Fill Up in Washington Today

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am

The Big Red Radio will stop in Washington today for another food fill up.

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Ronald Wayne Boileau

Posted: Friday, December 14th, 2012 at 4:51 pm

The family of 51 year old Ronald Wayne Boileau of Washington will receive friends on Sunday  from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m.at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. A general memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent for Ronald’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com

Patricia Moore

Posted: Friday, December 14th, 2012 at 4:11 pm

Celebration of Life Service for 75 year old Patricia Moore of Sigourney will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at Powell Funeral Home in Sigourney. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Sigourney. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.  A memorial fund has been established for Keokuk County Hospice. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.powellfuneralhomes.comunder obituaries. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is handling the arrangements.