Archive for March, 2010

1A and 2A Championship Games tonight

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 8:12 am

At the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament, the 1A, 2A, and 3A championship games are set.

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Fatal Fire in Morning Sun Under Investigation

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 7:25 am


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A fire at a mobile home in Morning Sun has claimed the life of a 48 year old man.

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Washington Council OK’s Ambulance Subsidy

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:53 am

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Washington City Councilors have approved a semi-annual subsidy to the Washington County Ambulance after weeks of leaving the item tabled.

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Congressional Hopeful: Tax Credits Won’t Create Jobs

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:50 am

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A Marion man who’s hoping to unseat eastern Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack says tax credits won’t create jobs.

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March is Flood Awareness Month

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:48 am

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March is Flood Awareness Month in Iowa, and state officials say one of the most important things people can do is look into flood insurance.

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M-P/Keota To Discuss Sharing Arrangements

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:44 am

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The Mid-Prairie and Keota School Boards are checking up on their administrative sharing agreements at an upcoming meeting.

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Natel gets USDA Loan to Provide Rural Broadband Service

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:42 am

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A Fairfield based company is getting a loan from the federal government to provide broadband internet service to rural areas in Southeast Iowa.

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Daffodil Deadline Extended

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:27 am

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The American Cancer Society is running its Daffodil Days fundraiser a little longer this year.

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Kalona Rec. Center to Host Open House for Kids

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 6:23 am

The Kalona Recreation Center is hosting an open house event for kids and teens. There will be games, a movie, free snacks and drinks. The Kalona Youth Services Librarian will also be providing crafts at the Recreation Center from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Admission and programs are free of charge. The open house is Friday, March 12th, from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Contact the Kalona Recreation Center with any questions.

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5 Awarded Scholarships

Posted: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 5:32 am

The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District has announced the five winners of the Dean Gerot Memorial Conservation Scholarship.

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Helen M. Owen

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Services are pending for 91 year old Helen M. Owen of Washington. Arrangements are being handled by Jones Eden Funeral Home.

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Lucille K. Statler

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 12:31 pm

Funeral services for 92 year old Lucille K. Statler of Washington are at 1:30 Saturday afternoon at the Jones Eden Funeral Home in Washington. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation begins at noon Friday at the funeral home. Family visitation is from 6-8 Friday night. A memorial has been established to the United Presbyterian Home.

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March 4, 2010

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 9:25 am

Birthday Winner – Sophia Kleese

December 3, 2010

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 8:43 am

Birthday Winner – Opal Reschly of Crawfordsville
Anniversary Winners – Ron & Jane Janecek of Washington

Coach Long and Sobaski receive All-District Honors

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 8:41 am

The Demon girls basketball team had a player and their coach receive all-district honors.

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Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 8:40 am

At the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament yesterday it was semifinal games for Class 1A.

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Three Washington Co. Residents Hailed as Heroes

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 6:21 am

Three local residents are being recognized as heroes for helping rescue a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy from the freezing Waters of the English River.

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Washington Co. Sheriff Supports “Ed Thomas” Law

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 6:15 am

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The Washington County Sheriff says he supports legislation that would require mental health facilities to notify law enforcement before releasing a wanted individual.

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Schmitz: Wellmark Hikes Highlight need for Healthcare Reform

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 6:14 am

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker says an 18% hike in insurance rates from Wellmark serves as a reminder that some sort of healthcare reform is needed.

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Supervisors Narrowly Approve Kalona Golf Club Liquor License

Posted: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 5:54 am

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Washington County Supervisors narrowly approved an application for a state liquor license for the Kalona Golf Club.

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