Posts With Keyword ‘Washington’

Local National Guard Unit Moving; New One Arriving

Posted: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Sergeant Rob Radocevich talks to veterans about the change from the 134th to the 234th Companies.

The Iowa National Guard unit that has operated out of the Washington armory in the past is moving to Camp Dodge in Johnston, and a new unit will be moving in.

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Veterans Dinner

Posted: Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 6:25 am

About 100 veterans, family, and friends gathered at the Iowa National Guard Readiness Center in Washington on Monday.

At the Veterans Day evening event in Washington on Monday, the American Legion Post 29 had a dinner and program at the Iowa National Guard Readiness Center.  

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Veterans Day Ceremony in Washington

Posted: Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 6:25 am
The 21-gun salute at Blair House in Washington, Iowa

For Veterans Day, one veteran’s story about serving in Korea during the 1950s gave a personal account of that war.

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Washington City Employees Have Updated Safety Manuals

Posted: Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 6:23 am

The City of Washington now has updated safety manuals.  

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Washington Board Meeting Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 6:26 am

The Washington Board of Supervisors will set a date for an Orchard Hill update at this weeks meeting.

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Washington City Council Considers Finances

Posted: Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 6:24 am

One Washington City Council member will be continuing to do special financial reports on the city’s budget.  

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Chamber Hopes to Welcome New Residents with Volunteers

Posted: Thursday, November 8th, 2012 at 6:24 am

The Washington Chamber of Commerce is hoping that residents will want to be the face and voice of the city to incoming new residents.

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Washington Council to Discuss Finances

Posted: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 6:25 am

The Washington City Council is reviewing the city’s financial outlook this week.

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Washington’s Blair House Receives Maintenance Work and New Look

Posted: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Courtesy of Virginia Boardwell
Courtesy of Virginia Boardwell

A landmark Washington building that’s well over a century old has undergone some needed maintenance work, which also gives it a new look.

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Local Community Center Holds Fundraiser

Posted: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 6:21 am

Washington’s downtown community center has been fundraising and they are hoping to increase participation.

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