Archive for March, 2012

Trash Compactor

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

For Sale
Trash Compactor – $150
319-657-2762

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Stella De Oro’ Daylillies

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

For Sale
Stella De Oro’ Daylillies, $3 for 1 plant, can be divided into 2 or 3 separate plants
461-2761 will deliver to Washingotn

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Washington Page for March 20, 2012

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

Shalon Hoyle from the Washington Y is talking about their upcoming summer camp program called “Gitche Manitou.”

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In Touch With Southeast Iowa for March 20, 2012

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

In today’s program, you will hear about the gas tax that was discussed during last Saturday’s Legislative Briefing.

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Girls’ Indoor Season Concludes Today

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

The girls’ indoor track season wraps up for a couple of area schools today as Columbus Community and Highland head to UNI for the Dickinson Relays.

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Chamber Holds Annual Awards Dinner

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

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The Washington Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner last night and everyone in attendance heard from keynote speaker, Director of Iowa Economic Development Authority, Debi Durham.  

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Heated Debate over Gas Tax and Road Funding

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

As previously reported by KCII, lawmakers in Iowa are looking at increasing the gas tax eight to ten cents a gallon over two years. County Engineer Jacob Thorius has been pushing for an increase in the gas tax, which hasn’t been raised since 1989, in an effort to increase funding for Washington County’s roads and bridges. The subject was brought up again at the third Legislative Briefing on Saturday.

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Medicare Seminar Coming to Washington

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

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Washington County Hospital and Clinics is getting ready to host a seminar on Medicare next month.  

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Keeping Pets Calm during Storms

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

Severe weather season is almost here and while some people can have a fear of storms, animals can also have the same fear.  

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Children Riding Bikes find Human Remains

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

Two children riding their bicycles found something interesting in Henry County over the weekend.  

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Possible Hazardous Material Spill Reported in Jefferson County on Sunday

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

Around 2:00 Sunday afternoon, the Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to a possible hazardous material spill behind the recreation center on the Maharishi University of Management campus.  

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Farmer Wins $2,500 for Fairgrounds Buildings

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

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A Washington County Farmer has won a prize that he will be donating to the Washington County Fair. Steve and Sue Norman of Washington won $2,500 through a Monsanto sponsored program, America’s Farmers Grow Communities.

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Riverside Council Talks TrekFest

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

The Riverside City Council met last night, and at the meeting funding for TrekFest was discussed, among other things. Carol Riggan with the Riverside Area Community Club requested $918 for TrekFest.

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State Transportation Plan Meeting Tonight

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

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The Iowa Department of Transportation is holding a meeting for the public to hear updates of the state’s transportation plan.  

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Summer Camp Signups Taking Place

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

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Parents interested in summer activities for their children have an opportunity with summer camps taking place at the Washington Y.  

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String of Record High Temps Continue in Southeast Iowa

Posted: Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at

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Washington set another high temperature yesterday, bring the total to seven days in a row where the record high has been either tied or broken.  

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String of Record High Temps Continue in Southeast Iowa

Posted: Monday, March 19th, 2012 at

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Washington set another high temperature again today, bring the total to seven days in a row where the record high has been either tied or broken.  

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Richard Huber

Posted: Monday, March 19th, 2012 at

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Funeral services for 90 year old Richard Huber of Wellman will be at 10:30 Thursday at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman.  

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Laurie Rudisill

Posted: Monday, March 19th, 2012 at

A celebration of life service for 60 year old Laurie Rudisill of Wapello will be 3:30 Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Wapello.  

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Mary Elizabeth Henry

Posted: Monday, March 19th, 2012 at

Funeral mass for 88 year old Mary Elizabeth Henry of Anaheim, California, formerly of Keota will be held at 10:30 Monday at Holy Trinity Church in Keota.  

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