Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County’

Attorneys For Riverside And Washington County Present Case For Summary Judgment

Posted: Friday, October 1st, 2010 at 1:50 pm

A judge will now decide for or against Washington County in a lawsuit against the City of Riverside.

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Lane restrictions on U.S. 218 near the Washington/Henry County line begin Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 6:25 am

Construction work on a bridge approach on U.S. 218 1.1 miles north of the Henry County line over the East Fork Crooked Creek Bridge is set to start tomorrow.

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Unemployment In Washington County Decreased From June To July

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:28 am
Unemployment In Iowa Ranged From 3.9% In Lyon County to 10.4% In Montgomery County. The Statewide Average For July Was 6.8%.<br /> (Washington Economic Development Group)Unemployment In Iowa Ranged From 3.9% In Lyon County to 10.4% In Montgomery County. The Statewide Average For July Was 6.8%.
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Iowa’s unemployment rate increased from June to July, growing a percentage point to 6.8%, but Washington County saw a point two percent decrease.

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Washington and Jefferson Counties Declared Disaster Areas By U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Funds Now Available

Posted: Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 6:26 am

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared Washington and Jefferson counties as disaster areas.

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Washington And Keokuk Join Iowa County On Federal Disaster List

Posted: Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 6:30 am
More Than 50 Iowa Counties Are Now Eligible For Federal Disaster Relief Assistance.<br /> (fema.gov)More Than 50 Iowa Counties Are Now Eligible For Federal Disaster Relief Assistance.
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Seven Iowa counties have been added to a presidential disaster declaration for public assistance after severe storms and flooding this summer.

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Washington, Jefferson, Johnson County Residents Urged To Apply For State Disaster Assistance

Posted: Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 6:28 am

Washington, Jefferson and Johnson County residents are eligible for state disaster assistance through Iowa’s Individual Assistance Program.

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Washington Home Hit By Lightning During Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Posted: Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 6:30 am
Washington Firefighters inspect 311 East Main Street after extinguishing a fire caused by lightning.<br /> (KCII's Chance Dorland)Washington Firefighters inspect 311 East Main Street after extinguishing a fire caused by lightning.
(KCII’s Chance Dorland)

A Washington home suffered fire and water damage to its roof after being struck by lightning last night.

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Washington County Added To Disaster Proclamation

Posted: Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 6:28 am
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Governor Chet Culver has added Washington County to a list of disaster areas that have been affected by severe weather.

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Washington County Board Of Supervisors Agenda

Posted: Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 6:20 am

Tuesday at 9:30am the Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session at the county courthouse in Washington.

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Supervisors Move Forward with Zoning Map, Protests Continue

Posted: Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 at 8:18 am
The most recent zoning map available on Washington County's websiteThe most recent zoning map available on Washington County’s website

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Washington County Supervisors are in the process of approving a zoning map, while staunch zoning opponents continue to protest.

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