Archive for May, 2010
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 8:09 am
The Demon baseball team had the bats going last night as they won big on the road over Mediapolis.
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Keywords: baseball, Washington Demons
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 8:06 am
The Highland Husky softball team beat Winfield-Mount Union 9-0 last night.
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Keywords: Highland Huskies, Winfield Mount Union Wolves
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 8:02 am
The Demon softball team opens conference play tonight in their second game of the season.
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Keywords: softball, Washington Demons
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:49 am
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Several homes were evacuated and a portion of G36 was closed after an anhydrous tank rupture northeast of Washington last night.
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Keywords: Anhydrous Ammonia, G36, Washington County
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:45 am
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Iowa’s unemployment rate edged up a o.1% last month, while Washington County’s saw a nearly 1% decrease.
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Keywords: Iowa, Unemployment Rates, Washington County
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:43 am
The Iowa Utilities Board is hoping to make things easier for people who want to own their own energy generation devices such as wind turbines and solar panels.
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Keywords: Energy Generation, IUB, Solar Panels, Wind Energy
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:28 am
Does the state have too much control over what local government bodies can do? That’s the question answered by the two Republicans running for Washington County Supervisor in District 5 on today’s In Touch With Southeast Iowa Program.
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Keywords: In Touch With Southeast Iowa, Jim Rosien, Ron Bennett, Washington County Supervisor District 5
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:27 am
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Calling all barn quilt owners…Barn Quilts of Washington County is designing a map.
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Keywords: Barn Quilts of Washington County
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Many area schools let out next week and that poses the question: what will the kids do all summer.
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Keywords: Summer Activities, YMCA
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:23 am
The Toolesboro Indian Mounds in Louisa County are among the best-preserved and accessible remnants of an ancient culture from around 100 B.C. to 200 A.D.
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Keywords: Louisa County Conservation, Toolesboro Indian Mounds
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 6:22 am
The Keokuk County Extension is offering a program aimed at connecting kids and their parents by enjoying the outdoors this summer. It’s called the Nature Explore Families’ Club. According to the Extension, research shows that children benefit greatly from connecting with nature. Those benefits include increased math and science skills, and enhanced motor skills. The Club meets the second Sunday of each month beginning Sunday afternoon, June 13th at 1:00 at Lake Belva Deer near the pond. All family members, of all ages, are invited to participate. To find out how to register, contact the Keokuk County Extension Office.
Keywords: Keokuk Co. Extension, Nature Explorer Family Club
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Title: Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast
Description: The Wayland Economic Development Committee is sponsoring a Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast at the Wayland Community Building on Monday, May 31st from 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Date: 2010-05-31
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Title: Chop Dinner and Silent Auction
Description: The Rotary Club of Wellman is having a Chop Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday June 6th. The event is at the Parkside Activities Center in Wellman\’s north park from 5:30 to 7:00PM. The funds are to benefit the greater Wellman area. Cost is $10 for adults ages 11 and up, and
$7 for kids ages 10 and under. Tickets may be purchased from any Wellman Rotarian, by calling 319-646-2456, or obtained at the door for a dollar more.
Date: 2010-06-06
Posted: Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Title: Washington High School Parent Teacher Organization \”Round Up\”
Description: Washington High School Parent Teacher Organization is a new \”non-profit\” organization and needs your help. Shop HyVee on June 4th, 5th, and 6th and \”Round Up\” your total or make any amount of donation when you check out to help support WHS PTO.
Date: 2010-06-06
Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Visitation for 82 year old Richard Conklin is Sunday (5/30) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Burial will follow at Sharon Hill Cemetery.
Keywords: Richard Conklin
Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 8:17 am
The Demons opened the softball season hosting Columbus, and Washington used aggressive base running to get up early.
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Keywords: softball, Washington Demons
Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 8:10 am
The Demon baseball team will play their second game of the season when they go to Mediapolis.
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Keywords: baseball, Washington Demons
Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 8:06 am
IMS soccer team opened post season play with a strong win over Danville 7-0.
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Keywords: IMS, Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks, soccer
Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 6:00 am
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Rob Gettemy (left) and Christopher Reed are hoping to get the GOP nomination to run against Congressman Dave Loebsack this fall
Two Republicans hoping to be eastern Iowa’s next congressman are visiting Washington today.
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Keywords: Chris Reed, Rob Gettemy
Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 5:58 am
The two Republicans vying for their party’s nomination for Washington County Supervisor in district 5 discuss veteran’s affairs and the proposed wind farm on today’s In Touch With Southeast Iowa Program.
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Keywords: In Touch With Southeast Iowa, Jim Rosien, KCII, Primary Election, Ron Bennett