Archive for June, 2010

Rain Affects Local Farmers

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

Washington has received about 11 inches of rain this month, and needs less than 2 ½ inches to break the June precipitation record set in 1930.

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Road Embargo To Halt Semi-Truck Traffic

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

Washington County Engineer David Patterson says the overuse of Ginkgo Avenue outside of West Chester is a sign that less funding has made the current system of maintaining similar roads “not sustainable”.

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4H Photo Mounting Day

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

4H’ers interested in exhibiting their photography at the State Fair have the opportunity to attend a 4H Photo Mounting Day session.

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“Annie” Leaves No Seat Unturned

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

The Washington Community Theater’s production of “Annie” sold over 2,000 tickets to Washington community members this weekend.

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USDA Crop Report

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

Again last week, weather conditions gave farmers in southeast Iowa little opportunity to continue with field work.

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Severe Weather Action Team Follow Up

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

Yesterday at 6:15am the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for western Washington, southwest Johnson, North Jefferson, and Keokuk counties.

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Basic Business Accounting Classes Offered

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

In an effort to increase ones business profitability and encourage new entrepreneurs, the Iowa Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Community College is partnering with Louisa County Extension and LIFE Micro-lending to offer a Basic Business Accounting course. 

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Shakespeare In The Park

Posted: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at

Friday the first theatrical production to use Washington’s new band stand will debut in Central Park.

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Tractor Ride

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Title: Tractor Ride
Description: The Columbus FFA and Columbus FFA Alumni will be hosting their first annual tractor ride on Saturday, July 24th. The ride will begin at 9:00 a.m., will go through Louisa County, and finishing up in Columbus Junction, going through the kick-off parade to the Louisa County Fair. Two meals are included with the registration fee. For more information, contact Brenda Wilson at 319/212.0529.
Date: 2010-06-24

Back to the 50’s & 60’s Cruise Night

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Title: Back to the 50\’s & 60\’s Cruise Night
Description: The Back to the 50\’s & 60\’s cruise night is Saturday June 26 on the south side the Washington square. It will start at 5 PM and go til 9PM. The PAWS and more Animal shelter will have a concession stand. There will be great 50\’s and 60\’s music and a piston toss competition for the cruisers at 6:30. For more info call Rick Stauffer at 319.863.3268.
Date: 2010-06-26

Blood Drive

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Title: Blood Drive
Description: Kalona Optimists is sponsoring a blood drive for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center on Monday, July 5th from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Kalona Mennonite Church. For more information call Gene Miller at 319-656-2322. Walk-ins welcome!
Date: 2010-07-05

Blood Drive

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Title: Blood Drive
Description: Riverside Community is sponsoring a blood drive for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center on Wednesday, July 7th from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Riverside Fire Department. Walk-ins welcome! For more information call Terry Philips at 319-430-8536.
Date: 2010-07-07

Blood Drive

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Title: Blood Drive
Description: Columbus Junction Community and the Legion Auxiliary are sponsoring a blood drive for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center on Wednesday, June 30th from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the American Legion Hall in Columbus Junction. For more information call Tammy Martin at 319-212-0160. Walk-ins welcome!
Date: 2010-06-30

‘Car-Mandments Bible School’

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend ‘Car-Mandments Bible School’ at the Washington Reformed Presbyterian Church on June 21-25 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We’ll be learning the 10 Commandments with the help of some funny old cars. For more information call 461-2892.

Judith Ann Homan

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Funeral services for 68 year old Judith Ann Homan of Wayland will be Friday at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland.  Visitation will be tomorrow from 6-8pm at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  A memorial fund has been established for the Calvary Baptist Academy.

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Give Away-Windows

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Give Away

Wood Pella windows, 21 total

319-325-5446

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Give Away-Kittens

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Give Away

Outside kittens, white & gray

319-461-2893

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Wanted-Beer signs, mirrors & lights

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Wanted

Old beer signs, mirrors & lights

319-325-8359

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Wanted-I Wireless Phone

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

Wanted

I Wireless phone

319-458-0177

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Aquarium & Kitchen set

Posted: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at

For Sale

55 gallona aquarium with everything – $75

Kitchen table with glass top & 4 chairs – $50

319-461-4832

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