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WCSD Seeking Public Input on HS Design

Posted: Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 6:16 am

The Washington School District is looking for help designing the new high school.

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Pasta for the Playground

Posted: Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 6:15 am

Kalona Elementary is having a pasta dinner to raise money for playground improvements.

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Veterans Day at the Blair House

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Veterans salute the Flag during Taps at the Blair House on Veterans Day (11/11/09 - KCII News)Veterans salute the Flag during Taps at the Blair House on Veterans Day (11/11/09 – KCII News)

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Supervisors Approve $20k Grant for Kalona Downtown

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh (right) and City Councilor Steve Lafaurie lobby superivors for a $20,000 grant for downtown revitalization during the 11-10-09 meeting (KCII NEWS)Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh (right) and City Councilor Steve Lafaurie lobby superivors for a $20,000 grant for downtown revitalization during the 11-10-09 meeting (KCII NEWS)

Washington County is giving Kalona a $20,000 grant for their downtown revitalization project.

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Veterans Day: Comments from a vet, and schedule of events

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:28 am

Today is Veterans Day. The national holiday can be traced back to the signing of the treaty that ended World War I.

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Johnson Co. Election Recount Completed

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:18 am

An administrative recount from University Heights’ elections last week shows no changes

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Area Agency on Aging: Don’t Flush Old Medicine

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:17 am

Iowans need to be mindful when disposing of unused medication.

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WACO Board Looking at Policy Changes

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:16 am

The WACO School Board will hear the second reading of a number of policy changes

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WHS Presents “Adrift in New York”

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:14 am

Washington High School is putting on a production of “Adrift in New York” this weekend.

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WHS Students Work Nearly 2,000 Volunteer Hours

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:12 am

Washington High School Students have worked nearly 2,000 of volunteer work since June

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