Archive for March, 2012

Board of Supervisors to Approve Road Project

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:30 am

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The Washington County Board of Supervisors reviewed bids for a grading project during their meeting yesterday.

Keywords: Washington County Board of Supervisors, Washington County Engineer Jacob Thorius, Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar

Washington City Council Meeting Tonight

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:29 am

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The Washington City Council is meeting tonight and will be holding a public hearing regarding a resolution of assessments to the Washington County Treasurer.

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Keywords: Washington City Council

Career Workshop Coming Up

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:28 am

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A workshop is coming up for those who may be thinking about their first career or changing a career.

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Keywords: Kirkwood Washington Center, Tera Pickens

Stewart School Kindergarten Registration Tomorrow

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:26 am

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Stewart Elementary School in Washington is holding Kindergarten registration for the next school year starting tomorrow.

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Keywords: Kindergarten Roundup, Stewart Elementary School

Grass Fire in Louisa County

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:25 am

There was a large grass fire near Louisa-Muscatine High School yesterday.

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Keywords: Grass Fire

Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Visits China

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:24 am

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Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor, Kim Reynolds, met with China’s Vice President, Xi Jinping yesterday to further solidify the relationship Iowa and China have been building over the past three decades. Xi Jinping had previously traveled to Iowa this February and stopped at a Soybean and Corn Farm. China has been looking for ways to feed its growing population by studying Iowa’s fields. It isn’t a one way relationship either.

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Keywords: Agriculture, china, dupont, relationship, research

Mental Health Reform Passes Senate

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:23 am

The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would overhaul Iowa’s mental health system. Senate File 2315 contains five divisions, each one aimed at retooling an aspect of the mental health system. The main change would create a regional structure rather than the county based structure that we have now.

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Keywords: County, funding, legislation, Mental Health, reform

Bike Riding Event Sign Ups Continue

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:22 am

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Signups are continuing for a new bike ride sponsored by the Washington Y.

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Keywords: Roger Adams, Y to Y Bike Ride

Louisa-Muscatine School Board Discusses Student Teaching Agreement

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 6:21 am

The Louisa-Muscatine School Board met on Monday evening and at their meeting they discussed a student teaching agreement with Iowa Wesleyen College for the 2012-2013 school year.

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Keywords: louisa-muscatine, salary, school board, student teacher

Easter Cantata

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 2:17 am

Title: Easter Cantata
Description: The Winfield Community Choir will present their annual Easter Cantata on Sunday, April 1st at 3pm and on Friday, April 6th at 7. They will take place at the Winfield Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served following the performance.
Date: 2012-04-01

Pancake Breakfast

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 2:16 am

Title: Pancake Breakfast
Description: The West Chester First Responders are hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 1st from 8am to 1pm at the West Chester Heritage Building. They’ll have all you can eat pancakes, French toast, eggs, and sausage. A free will donation will be asked for at the door.
Date: 2012-04-01

Amy’s Angels Dinner

Posted: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 2:16 am

Title: Amy\’s Angels Dinner
Description: A dinner and auction benefiting Amy Schneider will be held on Saturday from 4pm to 1am. The dinner, which consists of a pork loin sandwich and sides, begins at 4 with the auction starting at 5. To make a donation, call 319-330-1889 or 319-936-5337.
Date: 2012-03-24