Posts With Keyword ‘Washington’

Washington City Wide Cleanup Next Week

Posted: Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 7:33 am

Washington’s City Wide Cleanup is next week.

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City Seeks to Clear Up Confusion About Spring Cleaning

Posted: Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am

Washington is hoping to clear up some confusion about a spring cleaning project this weekend in the city’s downtown.

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TEA Party Organizer: Threats of Violence not Justified

Posted: Friday, March 26th, 2010 at 6:51 am

A local TEA Party Chapter is planning a meeting this weekend in the wake of the passage of the new healthcare law. Organizer Laddie Oliver says they see measures such as these as fiscally irresponsible. Oliver stresses that while people may feel upset over government spending, it’s not an excuse to resort to violence.

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Branstad: Tough Decisions on the Horizon

Posted: Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Branstad at Frontier Family Restaurant in Washington (KCII NEWS)Branstad at Frontier Family Restaurant in Washington (KCII NEWS)

A former Iowa governor who’s campaigning for his old job says elected officials will be forced to make some difficult decisions in the near future.

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Conlin Set to Visit Washington

Posted: Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Roxanne ConlinRoxanne Conlin

An attorney from Des Moines who wants Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s job is planning a visit to Washington tonight.

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Washington City Councilors Look at Speed Limit Change on East Washington

Posted: Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 7:22 am
The Iowa DOT's Frank Redeker (Left) and City Engineer Rob McDonald tell councilors about the speed study (KCII-NEWS)The Iowa DOT’s Frank Redeker (Left) and City Engineer Rob McDonald tell councilors about the speed study (KCII-NEWS)

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Washington City Councilors are looking adjusting some speed limits on East Washington Street.

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Branstad Plans Washington Visit

Posted: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 7:20 am

Former governor and current gubernatorial hopeful Terry Branstad is planning a visit to Washington this week.

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Conlin to Visit Washington

Posted: Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Roxanne ConlinRoxanne Conlin

An attorney from Des Moines who’s vying for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s job is planning a visit to Washington.

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Washington Council Moves Forward with Closing Sitler Drive

Posted: Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Washington Resident John Greener pleads with city councilors not to vacate Sitler Drive (KCII NEWS)Washington Resident John Greener pleads with city councilors not to vacate Sitler Drive (KCII NEWS)

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Washington’s Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that the city council vacate part of Sitler Drive to accommodate a new high-school campus.

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Washington Man Accused of Killing His Wife Pleads Not Guilty

Posted: Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 6:00 am
James Dean Blum (Photo Courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff's Office)James Dean Blum (Photo Courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office)

A Washington man accused of killing his wife has pleaded not guilty.

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