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Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Following severe weather that made its way through the area Sunday night, Pekin Superintendent Fred Whipple describes what led them to cancel school yesterday, and what needs to be done before things can get back to normal.

Double Rainbow in Southeast Iowa Yesterday

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 8:25 am

A double rainbow appeared after Monday's thunderstorm, approximately 5 miles north of Keokuk. Photos by Sally Hart - KCII News Director

For more photos of the rainbows visit our KCII Facebook page.

Power Outage Caused Pekin to Cancel Class Yesterday, High School to Meet Today

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:28 am

Pekin schools did not hold class yesterday due to a power outage; the elementary and junior high will not have classes today however, the high school is holding classes.

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‘Wine, Chocolate, and Meet the Artist’ This Thursday

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:27 am

A gallery art walk will be held Thursday night in downtown Washington, coinciding with the year’s first Farmers’ Market.

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Chickens, Inflow and Infiltration, and Garbage Contract On Agenda

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:25 am

Urban chickens are returning to the Washington City Council’s agenda this week with two requests for urban chickens to be discussed and considered at their Wednesday special session meeting.

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FSA Deadlines Approaching

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:25 am

Some farm program deadlines are quickly approaching, announced John R. Whitaker of USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency.

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Community Awareness Event to Focus on Synthetic Drugs

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:23 am

The Caring Communities Initiative is holding a community awareness event tonight.

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Free Testing of Pressure Canners Offered

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:23 am

Pressure canners with dial-type pressure gauges can be tested for accuracy at the Washington County Extension Office.

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Mural Planned for Brighton Municipal Building

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:22 am

One side of the Municipal Building in Brighton will soon feature a mural.

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Kalona Fire Department Places Order for New Engine

Posted: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 6:21 am

After years of fundraising, the Kalona Volunteer Fire Department has gathered the necessary funds to purchase a new fire truck.

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