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Preliminary Hearings Set for Two Washington County Men

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 3:31 pm

Two men whose drug deal was intercepted by law enforcement will have their preliminary hearings next week.

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In Touch with Southeast Iowa

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Today the second half of a conversation with Superintendent of Mid-Prairie School District regarding high school rankings that were released recently, that places Mid-Prairie High School in the top 10 in Iowa, and the top 1200 in the United States.

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RUSS Acknowledges Richmond and Rubio Decisions

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:28 am

Wednesday afternoon the RUSS, Regional Utility Service Systems, Board held a special meeting to discuss Richmond and Rubio waste water projects.

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Motorcycle Fatalities in Iowa See 60% Increase From 2011 to 2012

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:25 am

Deaths from motorcycle accidents in Iowa rose sharply in 2012 from the previous year.

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Youth Show 137 Head of Cattle

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:23 am

The 5th Annual Washington County Spring Preview Cattle Show was held last weekend with 105 youth from across the state exhibiting 137 head of cattle.

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Carnival Tomorrow

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Tomorrow the Stewart Boosters will be holding their annual spring carnival with a Western theme.

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Local Elementary Students Making Cards to Send to Boston

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:23 am

A group of students at Wellman Elementary have been devoting their spare time to making cards to send to Boston.

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Drug Take Back Programs in Wayland, Wellman, Washington Saturday

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:22 am

A drug take back program is being offered in Wayland tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wayland City Hall.

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Feed Sack Display Open this Weekend

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:22 am

The Ainsworth Opera House will again pay tribute to a portion of its history this weekend, with their annual Community Feed Sack Display.

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Washington Committee Devoted to Tree Planting and Awareness

Posted: Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 6:21 am

Today is Arbor Day in Iowa, a day dedicated to planting trees.

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