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Solon Republican Looks to Unseat Loebsack

Posted: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Christopher ReedChristopher Reed

A Solon native and businessman will try to unseat eastern Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack

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Local Banker Weighs in on New Regulations

Posted: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 6:25 am

The collapse in the housing market that led to the economic recession has spurred the federal government to place tight lending restrictions on financial institutions.

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Wellman Rec. Center Holding Hard Hat Tours

Posted: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Welcome Sign in WellmanWelcome Sign in Wellman

The public is invited to get a look at the new Wellman Parkside Recreation Center

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Alliant Warns of Gas Leaks

Posted: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 6:24 am

Alliant Energy wants to warn area residents of the dangers of a gas leak

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Highest Ranking American Legion Offical to Visit Washington

Posted: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 6:21 am

Iowa’s highest ranking American Legion official is spending part of his Veteran’s Day in Washington.

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IMS Presents “The Wizard of Oz

Posted: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Left to right: Cowardly Lion (Michael Darby), Scarecrow (Will Dehogues), Dorothy (Katie Nisly), TinMan (Sam Swartzendruber), Wicked Witch of the West (Aliese Gingerich). (Photo Submitted by IMS)Left to right: Cowardly Lion (Michael Darby), Scarecrow (Will Dehogues), Dorothy (Katie Nisly), TinMan (Sam Swartzendruber), Wicked Witch of the West (Aliese Gingerich). (Photo Submitted by IMS)

IMS students will take audiences to the Land of Oz this weekend

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Wellman Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Crash

Posted: Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Joshua Charles Lowe (Provided by Washington County Sheriff's Office)Joshua Charles Lowe (Provided by Washington County Sheriff’s Office)

A Wellman man is facing a felony charge in connection with an early October crash that claimed the life of another Wellman man.

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Washington Council Approves Snow, Grass Ordinances

Posted: Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 6:28 am
Washington Councilor Mike Roth (Middle) looks over a list of ordinances the council approved at their 11/04/09 meeting.Washington Councilor Mike Roth (Middle) looks over a list of ordinances the council approved at their 11/04/09 meeting.

Washington City Councilors adopted a laundry list of new ordinances at last nights meeting.

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Blockage Causes Sewage to Flow into Crooked Creek

Posted: Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 6:27 am

A blockage in Washington’s sewer system caused wastewater to flow into Crooked Creek yesterday.

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Federation Bank Announces New Leadership

Posted: Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Federation Bank Building in WashingtonFederation Bank Building in Washington

Federation Bank is getting new leadership.

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