Today's Local News

Washington County to Participate in Pandemic Exercise

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 6:05 am

Emergency and public health officials will participate in a pandemic exercise next month.

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911, Comm Commissions Look at New Facilities

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 6:03 am

Washington County’s 911 Board and Communications Commission will hear a consultant’s presentation

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Schmitz Expects More Cuts Next Year

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 6:01 am

Many economists say the recession is coming to an end, but a state lawmaker from Southeast Iowa expects more cuts

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DOT Stressing Harvest Safety

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 5:59 am

With the harvest season quickly approaching, the Iowa Department of Transportation

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Buckskinner Rendezvous Today

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 5:57 am

Area residents are invited to the Halcyon House today and tomorrow

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Fall Festival Continues

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 5:55 am

The Kalona Historical Villages Fall Festival continues today

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Maharishi Recieves $1 Million Grant

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 5:53 am

The Maharishi University of Management was recently awarded one-million dollars

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Fall Colors Visible Soon

Posted: Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 5:51 am

Fall colors will soon be emerging in Iowa.

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Wayland Phone Company Among those Ordered to Refund Access Charges

Posted: Friday, September 25th, 2009 at 9:18 am

The Farmer’s and Merchant’s Mutual Telephone Company of Wayland is among eight providers being ordered to refund access charges

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Washington School Board to Take Action on Bond Proposal Monday

Posted: Friday, September 25th, 2009 at 9:16 am
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Washington School Board members have scheduled a special meeting next week to take action on a $16.5 million sales tax bond proposal.

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