Archive for August, 2012

Grant Program Returns for Farmers to Help Grow Their Communities

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 6:28 am

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An opportunity for area farmers to help their local communities grow has returned for another year.  

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Mid-Prairie Board Gets Recommendation on Central Office

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 6:26 am

The Mid-Prairie Board of Education was given a recommendation on a new central office at this week’s meeting.

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Local Farmer Receives Farm Environmental Leader Award

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 6:25 am

A local farmer was recently recognized for his environmentally friendly farming methods.

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Some Hunting Seasons Open This Weekend

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 6:24 am

A few hunting seasons are opening this weekend.  

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Farmers Market Seeing Good Turnout and Holding Annual Event

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 6:23 am

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Washington’s Farmers Market is still going strong with not much time left in the market’s season. 

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Master Gardener Training Available This Fall

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 6:22 am

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Those interested in gardening or volunteering in their community have a chance to take part in a special training next month.

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Midwest Old Threshers Reunion This Weekend

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 6:21 am

A popular event in southeast Iowa that draws large crowds is this weekend.

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Keith Raymond Wikoff

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 11:17 am

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Mass of the Resurrection for 83 year old Keith Raymond Wikoff of Washington will be held at 10:00 Saturday at St. James Catholic Church.  

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Edith Christner

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 10:46 am

A celebration of life for 86 year old Edith Christner of Kalona will be held at 9:30 Friday at the Sharon Bethel Church in rural Kalona. 

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WANTED

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:53 am

Air compressor hose
Battery operated impact wrench
641-660-7128

WANTED

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:53 am

Scrap metal
319-461-9106 or 319-694-4604

WANTED

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:52 am

Buying Scrap Metals and Cars – $175/ton
Also buying batteries – call for current pricing
319-461-1673

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:52 am

18’ Above Ground Steel Wall Pool, complete package – $650 obo
1987 Rinker V180 18-foot boat – $2,200
319-461-1673

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:52 am

Antique wooden folding laundry bench with ringer – $30
319-461-9912

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:51 am

Camper generators
319-461-9957

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:51 am

Three Porcelain dolls, 2 are a matching set from Germany.
319-461-1965, after 5p.m.

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:51 am

Presto Cooker/Canner. Heavy older canner. Does quarts and pints. – $35
319-698-2325 or 653-8963

August 29, 2012

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:47 am

Birthday Winner – Bill Herr
Anniversary Winners – Janet & Richard Kron, 49 Years, Riverside

IMS Takes Seventh in Boys and Girls Race

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 8:30 am

IMS held their early bird meet last night, and it was Iowa City High who came away with the win for the girls, and Muscatine for the boys.

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Mid-Prairie Boys Finish Second at Williamsburg, Girls Sixth

Posted: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 8:29 am

The Golden Hawks had a race last night at Williamsburg.

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