Archive for February, 2013

State Wrestling Kicks off Today

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 8:30 am

State wrestling kicks off today, and the Washington and Mid-Prairie wrestlers will have a little weight before they kick things off at 7 P.M. tonight.

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Golden Hawks Roll Lady Raiders

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 8:29 am

Another hot start and stellar defensive effort allowed Mid-Prairie to overwhelm visiting CMB in regional semifinal action Wednesday night and post a 59-39 win.

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IMS Starts Post Season Play with HLV on KCII

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 8:29 am

The IMS boy’s basketball team kicks off their post season play tonight when they host HLV- Victor.

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Funding for Outside Entities Decided at Washington Budget Work Session

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 6:25 am

Multiple organizations turned out to state their case for additional funding at Tuesday nights Washington budget work session.

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Local Reaction to Olympic Committee Decision

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 6:24 am

Earlier this week the governing body of the Olympic games, the International Olympic Committee, made the decision to drop wrestling from its list of events for the 2020 games and beyond.

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Local Thoughts on Pope Resignation

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Earlier this week Pope Benedict XVI resigned his position as leader of the Catholic Church.

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Washington County Opts Out of Confinement Master Matrix

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports that 88 counties notified the DNR last month that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed locations for animal confinements by using the master matrix.

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Snowfall to Date Well Under Historic Average

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

While snowfall is well below normal, rainfall is actually above average as we reach mid-February.

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Wellman and Mid-Prairie Reach New Lease Agreement

Posted: Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 6:22 am

The City of Wellman has come to an agreement with a local school district who utilizes a portion of their city hall.

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Annette Sistern

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 1:38 pm


Celebration of life services for 52 year old, M. Annette Sistern, of Washington, Iowa, will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2012 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Stiles officiating.

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Funding for Outside Entities Decided at Washington Budget Work Session

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Multiple organizations turned out to state their case for additional funding at last nights Washington budget work session.

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FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:09 am

Large fish tank with everything – $75
319-461-4795

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:08 am

Tickets for July 6th game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Cardinals vs. Marlins. Normally $41 each, but selling them for $30 each. Washington Demons vs. Williamsburg Raiders following the Cardinals
319-461-0196 or 319-461-0161

FOR RENT

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:07 am

One bedroom apartment in Washington, all appliances included, fresh paint with new carpet, applications required – $485/mo. plus deposit, utilities not included

One bedroom+ house for rent in Washington, great location, 2 car garage, deck with nice yard – $585/mo. plus deposit, applications required.

319-653-7355

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:06 am

AT&T electric typewriter – $75
641-636-3756

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:06 am

Seasoned firewood – $100 per load
319-698-2135 or 461-3754

FOR SALE

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:05 am

1992 Ford F150 45K on rebuilt engine – $5,800
641-242-0019

WANTED

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:04 am

Family vehicle under $700 preferred
319-217-2118

February 13, 2013

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 9:03 am

Birthday Winner – Barb Klopfenstein

Anniversary Winners – Rosemary & Leo Vittetoe, 57 Years, Washington

Mid-Prairie Hosts CMB in Round Two of Playoffs

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 8:29 am

Mid-Prairie girl’s playoff basketball is on KCII tonight as the Golden Hawks will play Collins-Maxwell-Baxter at Mid-Prairie.

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