Archive for December, 2009

H1N1 Nasal Spray Recalled

Posted: Friday, December 25th, 2009 at 5:58 am

Iowa received nearly 47,000 of a batch of intranasal H1N1 vaccine now being recalled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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WCRF Announces 4th Quarter Grants

Posted: Friday, December 25th, 2009 at 5:56 am

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The Washington County Riverboat Foundation is doling out nearly $182,000 in grants during the fourth quarter.

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Kalona Native Completes Airforce Training

Posted: Friday, December 25th, 2009 at 5:54 am

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A Kalona native and graduate of Mid-Prairie High School has completed Air Force basic training.

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Audrey M. Smith

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

Funeral services for Audrey M. Smith of Oskaloosa, formerly of Keota, will be held at 10:30 am Monday (12/28) at the Powell Funeral Home in Keota.  Burial will be in the Brethren Cemetery near South English.  Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday (12/27) at the funeral home.  A general memorial fund has been established.

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Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:57 am

Give Away

Three cushion couch, both ends recline…the upholstery is in perfect condition…

This is free….bring two strong guys and a pickup…its quite heavy

319-653-6531

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Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:55 am

Wanted

2 beds and a couch

319-548-1832

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Firewood

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:55 am

Wanted

Looking to buy a pickup load of firewood for use in our fireplace.  Would really like delivery today.

319-461-5800

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Gun Case

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:53 am

For Sale

12 gun oak gun case-glass doors-$400

319-653-8504

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December 25, 2009

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:46 am

Birthday Winner – JoAnn Ross of Washington

December 24, 2009

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:45 am

Birthday Winner-Janet Goss of Kalona

Anniversary Winners – Vernon & Katheryn Johnson of Fairfield

Three area teams in the boys basketball rankings

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:20 am

In the latest boys basketball rankings, there are a few area schools included.

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IMS’ Wyse makes Academic All-State

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 8:19 am

An Iowa Mennonite School cross country runner has received an all-state honor. The Cross Country Academic All-State team was recently released and among those on the list is IMS Ben Wyse.

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Winter Storm Pushes Towards Iowa From Southern Plains

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:56 am

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a winter storm over the southern plains pushes northward towards Iowa early Thursday Morning (National Weather Service Radar)

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A wintry mix is expected this Christmas Eve.

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Winter Storm Helps Clear Air Over Eastern Iowa

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:49 am

Environmental officials say the winter storm has helped clear the air over eastern Iowa.

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Grassley Plans to Visit Numerous SE Iowa Communities

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:48 am

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Senator Chuck Grassley is visiting several southeast Iowa communities next month

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H1N1 Nasal Vaccine Recalled

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:47 am

Iowa received nearly 47,000 doses of a batch of intranasal H1N1 vaccine now being recalled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Kalona Native Completes Air Force Training

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:45 am

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A Kalona native and graduate of Mid-Prairie High School has completed Air Force basic training.

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Pastor Says Generosity Continues Despite Economy

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:38 am

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A local pastor says the economic downturn has not had too much of an affect on charitable donations this holiday season.

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Hacap Donations Consistent With Previous Years

Posted: Thursday, December 24th, 2009 at 6:27 am

Hacap is also reporting donations consistent with previous years in Washington.

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Posted: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm

Edna Roth

Visitation:
Sunday, December 27, 2009
1:30 PM until 2:30 PM
Sugar Creek Mennonite Church
1209 Franklin Avenue
Wayland, IA 52654

Service:
Sunday, December 27, 2009
2:30 PM
Sugar Creek Mennonite Church
1209 Franklin Avenue
Wayland, IA 52654

Edna M. Roth, 87, of the Parkview Home in Wayland, IA, died Monday, December 21, 2009.

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