Posts With Keyword ‘Washington’

House Fire Sends two to Hospital

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 6:28 am


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A house fire in Washington that sent two people to the hospital is being blamed on an electric blanket.

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Local Communities Receving “Branching Out” Grant

Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:42 am

Several southeast Iowa communities are getting part of nearly $135,000 being dolled out by Trees Forever and Alliant Energy through the “Branching Out” program. It’s a nationally recognized effort to fund tree planting projects, energy efficiency and environmental awareness. The city of Wayland will receive f$5,000, Brighton will get $1,000, and Washington will receive $2,500.

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#9 Washington’s New Library Completed

Posted: Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 6:44 am
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Washington’s new public library is officially opened for business this year.

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Pastor Says Generosity Continues Despite Economy

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:38 am

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A local pastor says the economic downturn has not had too much of an affect on charitable donations this holiday season.

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Santa’s House Hours This Week

Posted: Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 5:56 am

Christmas is this week, but there’s still time to see Santa

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Hamakua Plans New Year’s Eve Party

Posted: Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 5:54 am

Hamakua Place in Washington is planning a New Year’s Eve party.

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Schmitz to Visit Washington Saturday

Posted: Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 6:47 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

Southeast Iowa State Senator Becky Schmitz is visiting Washington this weekend.

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First Winter Storm Expected Next Week

Posted: Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 6:21 am

The first major winter storm of the season is expected to hit Iowa next week.

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Washington Choir Concerts

Posted: Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 6:18 am

Two Washington Based choir groups are putting on a joint concert tonight.

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Candlelight Tour of Homes

Posted: Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 6:12 am

The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Candlelight Tour of Homes is tonight and tomorrow night. The chamber’s Anne Moore says holiday decorations will be featured at four homes: the Huber Residence in the Water’s Edge subdivision, The Mannings on East 13th, Merle Davis and Linda Brown’s on West Tyler and the Ballou Home at Lake Trio.

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