Archive for August, 2011

Demons’ Farris to Play Softball at Iowa Central

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 7:45 am

A Washington Demon softball players has verbally committed to playing at Iowa Central.

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Washington City Coucilman Will Not Seek Re-Election

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:30 am

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City Councilor Mike Roth has announced that he is not seeking reelection in the fall.

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Model A Club Visiting Washington Tonight

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:28 am

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A group of Model A Fords is paying a visit to Washington tonight.  

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High School Class Schedules Available

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:27 am

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Students in grades 11 and 12 at Washington High School have a chance to view this year’s class schedule starting today.  

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First Step Taken Toward Establishing New Ward Boundaries

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:26 am

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The Washington City Council met last night and held a public hearing regarding changes in the city’s ward boundaries.  

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Area Community to Receive Renewable Energy Project Grant

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:25 am

Senator Tom Harkin has announced one Keokuk County community will receive funding to support renewable energy projects and energy efficiency improvements.  

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Monthly Caregivers Support Group Meeting Focusing on Alzheimer’s

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:24 am

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The next meeting of the Caregivers Support Group is focusing on “Understanding and Attacking Alzheimer’s.”  

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Local Dancers Advance in State Fair Talent Search

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:23 am

A group of dancers from Washington have advanced to the semi-final round in the State Fair’s talent search.  

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Lone Tree Hosting Area’s Final Summer Festival for 2011

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:22 am

One area community will conclude this summer’s round of festivals and celebrations this weekend.  

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County 4-Hers Impress in Showmanship Category at State Fair

Posted: Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 6:21 am

Two Washington County 4-Hers took showmanship honors at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.  

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Washington City Councilman Will Not Seek Re-election

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 6:15 pm

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City Councilor Mike Roth has announced that he is not seeking reelection in the fall.

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Lion Football Team Still Young But Lots of Experience

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 8:04 am

The Lone Tree Lion football team is hoping their experience will help them in this upcoming season. Lion Head Coach Mike Miller says they have around 35 out which is just a little higher than their typical numbers. He says they nine returning starters on offense and eight returners on defense with a lot of those kids juniors. As for the off season, kids were lifting three times a week and they took part in a camp at William Penn as well as play in Clear Creek-Amana’s 7 on 7 league. Lone Tree will have a sports drink scrimmage on Friday and open the season a week from Friday at Highland.

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August 17, 2011

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 8:01 am

Birthday winner — Memphis Nichols of Washington

Anniversary winners — Neal and Rebecca Mills of Ainsworth

Keota Volleyball Looking to Senior Group This Year

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 8:01 am

On the volleyball court the Keota Eagles will look to their upperclassman .

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Board of Supervisors Approve Funding for Sheriff

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 6:30 am

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The Washington County Board of Supervisors have approved funding for the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.  

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Washington City Council Discussing Ward Boundary Changes

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 6:28 am

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The Washington City Council is holding a public hearing as part of their meeting tonight regarding proposed ward boundary changes.  

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Changes for Pickup and Drop off Procedure at Junior High School

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 6:26 am

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With the construction of the new high school in Washington, the Junior High School will have a different procedure for student pickup and drop off this school year.  

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Leadership Washington Program Applications Due Tomorrow

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 6:25 am

One of the most popular programs offered by the Washington Chamber of Commerce begins next month, but the deadline to signup is tomorrow.  

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Washington School Board Discussing Director Districts

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 6:24 am

The Washington Community School Board is meeting tonight and as part of their meeting they will be discussing Director Districts.  

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Extension Announces New After School Program

Posted: Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 6:23 am

As another school year approaches, some Washington County students will have a new opportunity to learn and have fun this fall.  

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