Archive for May, 2010

Washington boys sectional golf meet postponed again

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 8:29 am

The Washington Demon boys golf team will have to wait another day for their sectional tournament.

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Demon girls golf begins post season today

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 8:28 am

The girls golf team has their equivalent meet today.

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Demon girls shuttle hurdle team heading to state

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 8:27 am

In track, the Demon girls had one event that was on the bubble of making state and it ended up getting in.

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25 Washington Co. Organizations Could Lose Tax Exempt Status

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:39 am

25 nonprofit organizations in Washington County are in danger of having their tax-exempt status revoked.

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SE Iowa Farm Rental Rates Down

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:35 am

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The cost of renting farmland in southeast Iowa is down slightly.

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Supervisors To Approve Fuel Contract

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:32 am

Washington County Supervisors are slated to approve renewing the annual fuel contract at this week’s meeting.

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90 Acre Sale Not Quite Finalized

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:30 am

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There are a few details that need to be worked out before the sale of 90 acres of land from the school district to the city of Washington is finalized.

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Learn at Lunch to Focus on Main Street

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:27 am

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The upcoming Learn at Lunch will focus on historic preservation. The monthly event is hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Tim Coffey says this one will focus on the Main Street program.

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ISWC Offering Scholarships

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:14 am

Memorial Scholarships are being offered by the Iowa Soil and Water Conservation District to help those pursuing their education and careers in a soil conservation, natural resources related field.

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IFAA Offers Scholarships

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:13 am

The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is making available scholarships to incoming freshmen in the fall of 2010.

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4-H Fun Run Next Month

Posted: Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:09 am

The Washington County 4-H one mile & 5k run is coming up.

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Board of Supervisors to Meet Tuesday

Posted: Sunday, May 16th, 2010 at 5:06 am

Washington County Supervisors are slated to approve renewing the annual fuel contract at this week’s meeting.

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Caregivers Support Meeting

Posted: Sunday, May 16th, 2010 at 5:04 am

A caregivers’ support meeting this week in Washington will focus on people who look after loved ones with dementia.

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Highland’s Senior Awards Night

Posted: Sunday, May 16th, 2010 at 5:02 am

Highland High School is honoring their seniors.

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Scholarships Available for Youth Involved in Livestock

Posted: Sunday, May 16th, 2010 at 5:00 am

The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is making available scholarships to incoming freshmen in the fall of 2010.

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Leander Berg

Posted: Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 4:13 pm

Funeral mass for 96 year old Leander Berg of Keota will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Trinity Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota.  Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday  at Powell Funeral Home in Keota, with a wake service at 4:00 p.m.  Memorials have been established to Keokuk County Hospice or the Clear Creek Heritage Association.

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Helen E. Dickerson

Posted: Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Funeral services for 102 year old Helen E. Dickerson of Washington will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Eden Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will take place at Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth. Visitation begins at noon on Monday at Jones-Eden Funeral Home with family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening. Memorials have been established to M.L. McCreedy Home and First Christian Church.

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Both Demon teams 2nd at District/Regional Meet

Posted: Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 9:31 am

The Washington Demon boys and girls track and field teams both ended up second at their state qualifying meet.

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Mid-Prairie, IMS, Lone Tree send golfers to district

Posted: Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 9:29 am

Many of the boys golf sectionals were held around the state yesterday, some were postponed because of the rain we received this week.

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Wanted: Bunk Beds & Project Car

Posted: Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 8:29 am

WANTED

-Good set of metal bunk beds

-Rolling chaises project vehicle-2 door, RWD

319-936-3956

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