Today's Local News

Washington County Fair’s “Miss Congeniality” And Other Area Students Doing Well At Iowa State Fair

Posted: Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Joni Erwin Posing For Photos After A Win At This Year's Washington County Fair.  Erwin Will Show Cattle This Weekend And Early Next Week At The Iowa State Fair.<br />
(KCII's Chance Dorland)Joni Erwin Posing For Photos After A Win At This Year’s Washington County Fair. Erwin Will Show Cattle This Weekend And Early Next Week At The Iowa State Fair.
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Washington County’s Miss Congeniality, Janelle Erwin showed cattle at the state fair this week along with several other Washington area residents.

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Rounds of Strong Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rainfall

Posted: Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 6:25 am

Two rounds of strong thunderstorms hit Southeast Iowa yesterday and early this morning and they brought more heavy rainfall to the area.

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Actresses Wanted For The Latest Production From Of The Washington Community Theater

Posted: Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 6:24 am

Auditions for Quilters, the next production from the Washington Community Theater, are Sunday from 2 to 4 pm and again Monday from 7 to 9 at the Community Center.

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KCII Radio Stimulus

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 10:54 am

KCII announced the winners of the Radio Stimulus Package this morning.  

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Washington Board Of Education Approves Fuel and Dairy Bids, Sets Goals For Student Achievement

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:28 am
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The Washington Community School District’s Board Of Education wants 70% or more of its students to be proficient in core subjects.

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Washington County Fair Queen Prepares For Saturday’s Crowning Of This Year’s Iowa State Fair Queen

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:27 am
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Washington County Fair Queen Hayley Sieren of rural Washington is competing against 102 girls from across the state for the coveted title of Iowa State Fair Queen.

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Iowa Offering New Small Business Loans For Up To $50,000

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:26 am

The Iowa Small Business Loan Program is offering up to $50,000 in low interest loans to businesses.

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Senator Schmitz to hold public forums

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:25 am

State Senator Becky Schmitz is coming to Southeast Iowa communities to hold public forums about “Accountability & Transparency” in the State Senate on Tuesday.

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Washington County Mini Bus Profitable, Traveling More Than Seven Times Around The World In Last Fiscal Year

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:24 am

The Washington County Mini Bus traveled more than 324,000 miles during the last fiscal year, enough miles to travel around the world more than 13 times.

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Mid-Prairie Schools Still Accepting Registration Forms

Posted: Friday, August 13th, 2010 at 6:23 am

The Mid-Prairie School District is still accepting registration forms for the 2010 school year.

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