Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County’

RFL Begins Fundraising Campaign

Posted: Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 5:45 am

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Washington County is having a rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.

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Wind Farm Enters Design Phase

Posted: Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 6:00 am

Riverside State Rep. Larry Marek (Left) meets with Tim Wichman of Tradewind Energy.

The clock is ticking for Washington County landowners who want to lease some of their ground for what’s being called the largest wind energy project in Iowa.

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Law Enforcement Costs Up Slightly for Washington Co. Communities

Posted: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 6:00 am

The communities in Washington County, aside from the city of Washington, are expected to pay a little more than $3,700 more for law enforcement in the coming fiscal year.

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Nomination Papers Available for June Primary

Posted: Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 5:52 am

Those who wish to run for elected office in Washington County can now pickup nomination papers.

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No Major Changes in County Budget

Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 5:56 am

Washington County is expected to spend nearly $21-million next fiscal year.

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Consultant to Lay Out Plans for New 911 Center

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 5:54 am

Washington County’s E911 Services and Communications Boards this week are slated to get an update from a consultant hired to find a new home the communications center.

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Economics Seen as Underlying Issue in Zoning Debate

Posted: Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 6:00 am

(Left: The crowd at last night’s meeting. Right: supervisors)
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Around 150 people turned out last night for a public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance for Washington County.

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Free County Makes Push Before Public Hearing on Zoning

Posted: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Hundreds of people filled the Washington County Extension Building for the town hall meeting on zoning (KCII News)Hundreds of people filled the Washington County Extension Building for the town hall meeting on zoning (KCII News)

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A local citizens group is hoping for a big turnout at a public hearing on the proposed Washington County zoning ordinance.

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Washington County Expected to Help out Fellow ISAC Member

Posted: Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Interim Washington County Engineer Jacob ThoriusInterim Washington County Engineer Jacob Thorius

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It would appear that counties in Iowa stick together.

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Supervisors Continue Hashing Out Budget

Posted: Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Washinton County Supervisor Chair Jim MikschWashinton County Supervisor Chair Jim Miksch

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Washington County Supervisors continue to hammer-out next year’s budget

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