Archive for January, 2010

January 27, 2010

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 9:36 am

Birthday Winner – Lillian Young of Washington

Demon wrestlers beat Van Buren and Fairfield

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 8:13 am

The Washington Demon wrestlers had Van Buren and Fairfield in town last night, and it was a special night with the theme of Taking Down Cancer.

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IMS comes from behind for Gingerich 500th win

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 8:11 am

The fifth ranked IMS boys basketball team came from behind in the fourth and got the win at Mediapolis giving their coach a milestone victory.

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Mid-Prairie boys get road win over Durant

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 8:08 am

Mid-Prairie boys were at Durant and the Golden Hawks won 59-44.

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Highland girls win, WACO boys win

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 8:07 am

Highland was at WACO for a boy-girl doubleheader and the teams ended up splitting on the night.

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Kalona Family Safe at Home with Adopted Daughter from Haiti

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 6:00 am

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At least one child from the earthquake stricken nation of Haiti is now safe and sound in southeast Iowa.

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Supervisors Set Public Hearing Date for Zoning Ordinance

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 5:58 am

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Washington County Supervisors have set the date for an official public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance.

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Former Washington Men Sentenced on Drug Charges

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 5:56 am

A former Washington Man has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison on drug charges.

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Marek Backs Insurance Reform Measure

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 5:52 am

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State Representative Larry Marek of Riverside put his support behind a bill to make insurance companies provide routine care for patients participating in cancer clinical trials.

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Link-Up Helps Families with Phone Costs

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 5:50 am

The Iowa Utilities Board is reminding Iowans who may need financial assistance paying their phone bill, that there is a program to help them.

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Washington Co. Pork Producers Announce Annual Scholarships

Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 5:48 am

Contestants are being sought for this year’s Washington County Pork Queen Contest.

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Community Chest of Washington

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 2:33 pm

Title: Community Chest of Washington
Location: West Reception Room at Jones Funeral Home
Description: The annual meeting for Community Chest of Washington will be held Tuesday February 2nd at 8pm. The meeting will be held in the West Reception Room at Jones Funeral Home. To date, $29,385 has been pledged, which is 57% of the goal of $51,300.
Date: 2010-02-02

January 26, 2010

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 11:36 am

Birthday Winner – Jan Jones of Washington

Dianne Brown

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 8:22 am

Visitation:
Thursday, January 28, 2010
5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
Marion Avenue Baptist Church
Washington, Iowa,
Service:
Friday, January 29, 2010
1:00 PM Marion Avenue Baptist Church, Washington

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Weather causes schedule changes

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 8:16 am

Yesterday’s snow prompted a few area games to be postponed.

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Demons wrestlers host Helping Take Down Cancer

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 8:15 am

It’s a special night tonight for the Washington Demon wrestlers as they put on Helping Take Down Cancer. This is similar to what you’ve seen area basketball teams do in their Coaches vs Cancer games.

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Golden Hawks face Durant

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 8:14 am

The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks take on Durant tonight. The boys are at Durant, while the girls will play in Wellman.

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Keota Man to Make Second Statehouse Bid

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 6:00 am

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A farmer from Keota is making his second bid for the Statehouse.

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Washington Lawyer Wants to Run for County Attorney

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:58 am

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A lawyer at a local law firm wants to be the next Washington County Attorney.

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Zoning Experts Admits There are Drawbacks

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:56 am

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A man who helped write Washington County’s proposed zoning ordinance says land use regulation does have some drawbacks.

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