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Man Injured in Rollover near Riverside

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:31 am


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A man has been taken to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after suffering injuries during a rollover near Riverside.

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YMCA Program Director Laid Off In “Aggressive Move” To Maintain Costs

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:30 am
(KCII's Chance Dorland)(KCII’s Chance Dorland)

The Program Director of Washington’s YMCA has been let go, but the Y says this fall’s programs will not be affected by the staffing change.

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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%.
(Washington Economic Development Group)

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 County Conservation Report Details High Use Education Programs

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 am


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More than 12,000 children have participated in Washington County Conservation Environmental Education Programs.

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Nearly Three Of Every Ten Iowans Obese, Washington County Public Health To Unveil New Anti-Obesity Program

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:24 am
(cdc.gov)(cdc.gov)

A Center for Disease Control and Prevention report says no state met the country’s Healthy People 2010 Goal to lower obesity to 15% of Americans.

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Weekend Vandalism at City Park in Brighton

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:23 am

Police are investigating some acts of vandalism over the weekend at the city park in Brighton.

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Washington Soil And Water Conservation District To Meet This Evening

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:22 am

The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District says a monthly meeting will be held this evening at the USDA office. Payments, bills and other financial considerations will be discussed. The meeting is open to the public and is scheduled for this evening at 7 pm at the USDA office.

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Local Man is Awarded Scholarship

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:21 am

A local man has been awarded a $500 Pioneer Community College 4-H scholarship.

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Nearly $15,000 Refunded To Washington County In Third And Final Refund From Assurance Pool

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:30 am
Paul Horak Presented Washington County Supervisors With A Refund Check For $14,800.<br /> (KCII's Chance Dorland)Paul Horak Presented Washington County Supervisors With A Refund Check For $14,800.
(KCII’s Chance Dorland)

The Washington County Board of Supervisors has received its third and final refund of nearly $15,000 from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool.

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Washington City Council Poised Remove East Washington 30 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit For DOT Recommended Increase

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:28 am


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Washington’s City Council will decide this evening whether to rescind the 30 mile per hour speed limit on East Washington Street.

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