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Progress Slow, but Crop Still Looks Good

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 6:26 am

Wet, cold weather is delaying harvest this fall. However,

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Ag Tourism Picks up in Fall

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 6:25 am

Local ag producers are discovering their occupation can be used not only for farming, but also for tourism.

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Zoning will Likely Occupy Supervisors Time

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Washinton County Supervisor Chair Jim MikschWashinton County Supervisor Chair Jim Miksch

Washington County Supervisors Chairman Jim Miksch expects the topic of zoning to be on their weekly meeting agenda

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County Dems to Hold Fundraiser

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 6:22 am

Washington County Democrats will host a number of Iowa lawmakers at their annual pork loin dinner

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4-H to Hold Recruting Festival

Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 6:21 am

Washington County 4-H is trying something new this year to attract new members.

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IWC Student Killed After Being Hit by Train Near Mt. Pleasant

Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

An Iowa Wesleyan College Student was killed late Sunday Night after being struck by a train

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News Update-Boil Order for Riverside

Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 6:24 am

A boil order continues for the city of Riverside. City Administrator Tina Thomas says they discovered a leak in the water system early this morning, contacted the Department of Natural Resources and issued the order a short time later. Thomas says all water should be boiled prior to human use. She says that doesn’t only apply to drinking but also bathing. Thomas says the order will remain in effect until they get the all clear from the DNR.

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Zoning Commissioner: Personally, I’m Against it

Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 6:23 am
A packed house at the last public hearing on zoningA packed house at the last public hearing on zoning

A member of the committee that formed Washington County’s proposed zoning ordinance feels it won’t

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Flu Absences Beginning to Decline

Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 6:19 am

Area schools are recovering from higher than usual absences

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Full Plate for Washington School Board

Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 6:18 am

Washington School Board members have a full plate at tomorrow’s (10/14) meeting.

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