Today's Local News

Recession in Iowa

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 6:58 am

Fairfield Senator Becky Schmitz says compared to the rest of the country, Iowa has weathered the recession relatively well.

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Development Summit

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 6:57 am

Entrepreneurs from three Midwest states will meet in Fairfield Monday for the annual Tri-State Development Summit.

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Pumpkinfest

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 6:56 am

Sass Family Farm south of Riverside will hold Pumpkinfest for families today.

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Wastewater Plant Update

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 6:00 am
Washington's Current Sewer PlantWashington’s Current Sewer Plant

The City of Washington is holding off on making lift station improvements

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Snap On No Compromise Tour in Washington Today

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 5:56 am
The Chevy Glomad (Courtesy of Snap On Tools)The Chevy Glomad (Courtesy of Snap On Tools)

The Snap On Tools No Compromise Tour is stopping Washington today.

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Increased Vandalism, Car Burglaries

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 5:54 am
Washington Police Chief Greg GoodmanWashington Police Chief Greg Goodman

Local law enforcement has been responding to a higher than usual number of vandalism reports lately.

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Lincoln Literacy Night

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 5:52 am

Washington’s Lincoln Elementary School is having a literacy night next week.

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Ceremonial SWEEP Planned

Posted: Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 5:50 am

Main Street Washington is celebrating the completion of construction in the downtown

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H1N1 Vaccines Arrive in Washington County

Posted: Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 6:29 am
H1N1 Nasal SprayH1N1 Nasal Spray

The first shipment of H1N1 vaccine for Washington County

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Police Chief: Bank Workers Reacted Properly During Robbery

Posted: Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 6:28 am
WPD Chief Greg Goodman addresses the City CouncilWPD Chief Greg Goodman addresses the City Council

Washington Police Chief Greg Goodman says employees reacted properly during a robbery

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