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Chimney Safety

Posted: Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 6:00 am

The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful… just make sure that the chimney is clean and in good condition.

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2010 Garbage Stickers Available

Posted: Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 5:58 am

The City of Washington is reminding residents to get their new 2010 garbage can stickers.

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Santa’s House Hours This Week

Posted: Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 5:56 am

Christmas is this week, but there’s still time to see Santa

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Hamakua Plans New Year’s Eve Party

Posted: Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 5:54 am

Hamakua Place in Washington is planning a New Year’s Eve party.

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Farm Values Decline 2%

Posted: Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 6:52 am
State Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside) Stock PhotoState Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside) Stock Photo

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The average value of an acre of Iowa farm land dropped for the first time in nearly a decade

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Posted: Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 6:50 am

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A report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation indicates up to a quarter of Americans are unbanked

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Jail Food Costs Going Up

Posted: Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Washington County Sheriff Jerry DunbarWashington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar

Food costs have been trending up this year. As a result, Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar says it’s getting a little more expensive to feed inmates at the jail.

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Music Therapist to Speak at Learn at Lunch

Posted: Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 6:44 am
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This month’s learn at lunch is a musical edition.

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State Treasurer: Consider Saving Instead of Spending on Holidays

Posted: Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 6:42 am

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Iowa’s College Savings Program has a holiday gift suggestion:

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Edna Jones Speaker Series Starts Today

Posted: Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 6:26 am
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Area residents are invited to learn more about the history of Christmas in Iowa this weekend.

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