Archive for April, 2010

4-H Challenge

Posted: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at

4-Hers in Washington County are rising to a challenge issued by one of the smallest 4-H clubs in the state.

FFA Blood Drive

Posted: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at

A blood drive sponsored by the Columbus Community FFA is coming up on Wednesday, April 21st at the Columbus Junction American Legion Hall on 99 2nd street in Columbus Junction.

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Drivers License and ID Cards Issuance Change

Posted: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at

Beginning Monday, the Iowa Department of Transportation is ending the “over the counter” issuance of driver licenses and non-operator identification cards and switch to a system known as “central issuance.”

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U.S. 61 lanes restricted beginning Monday

Posted: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at

Road construction work will cause lane restrictions in Burlington beginning Monday, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mount Pleasant construction office.

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United Methodist Women Spring Rummage Sale, Luncheon, and Bake Sale

Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2010 at

Title: United Methodist Women Spring Rummage Sale, Luncheon, and Bake Sale
Location: First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant
Description: The United Methodist Women Spring Rummage Sale, Luncheon, and Bake Sale is on Friday, April 23rd, from 7am to 4pm at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm.
Date: 2010-04-23

Spring Concert

Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2010 at

Title: Spring Concert
Location: Washington High School Auditorium
Description: The Instrumental Music Department of Washington Community Schools and the Washington High School Concert Band is presenting their annual Spring Concert on Monday evening at 7:30 in the Washington High School Auditorium.

Date: 2010-04-19

Max Kaczinski

Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2010 at

Funeral Services for 75 year old Max Kaczinski (Kuh-Zin-Skee) of Washington will be at 10:30 Tuesday (4/20) morning at St. James Catholic Church. Burial with Military Honors conducted by Washington American Legion Post #29 will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. Visitation begins at noon Monday (4/19) at the Jones-Eden Funeral Home. Prayer services held at 6pm and Family visitation will be 6-8 Monday (4/19) evening. A memorial has been established to St. James Catholic Church.

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No Charges to be Filed in Blankenship Death

Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2010 at

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No charges will be filed in connection with the death of a Washington man who was killed in a brawl outside of a local bar.

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