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Winter Storms Strain area Blood Banks

Posted: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 7:25 am

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Last week’s winter storm is putting a strain on the area’s blood supply.

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Washington School Board To Get Architect’s Update

Posted: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 7:23 am

Washington School Board members are slated to get an update on the new high school from

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M-P Board Votes to Continue Supt. Sharing With Keota

Posted: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 7:22 am

Mid-Prairie School Board members have decided to extend their contract

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Loebsack Supporting “Green Schools” Measure

Posted: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 7:17 am

Congressman Dave Loebsack and several of his colleagues are urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

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DHS Recommends Closing Mt. Pleasant Mental Health Facility

Posted: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 7:14 am
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The head of the Iowa Department of Human Services is recommending the Mount Pleasant Mental Health Facility be closed

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H1N1 Vaccine Available to General Public

Posted: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 6:45 am

Washington County Public Health has begun offering H1N1 vaccinations to the general public.

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Washington Co. Supervisors Expected to Respond to Union Proposal

Posted: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 6:42 am

Washington County Supervisors will respond this week to a proposal from the labor union representing sheriff’s deputies.

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Fire Risks Increase During Holidays

Posted: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 6:41 am

Decorations are staples of the holiday season, but according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, they also play a role in U.S. home fires

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Louisa Co. Conservation to Offer Winter Break Camps

Posted: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 6:28 am

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Louisa County Conservation is hoping to keep kids interested in learning over the winter break.

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School Breakfasts Down in Iowa

Posted: Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 6:25 am

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press play to hear from Foodshare President Gloria McAdam

A new study suggests that some Iowa school children are skipping what’s known as the most important meal of the day.

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