Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County’

Additional Closures Due to Holiday

Posted: Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 6:20 am

Some city offices in Washington County will close early today for tomorrow’s holiday.

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Ice Should Be Ready for Fishermen

Posted: Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at 6:21 am

The ice on most bodies of water in Washington County should be ready to support ice fishers.

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Volunteers Help With Restoration Effort

Posted: Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Crews handling the restoration of Bunker Mill Bridge will arrive on Friday.

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Bunker Mill Bridge Restoration to Begin Next Week

Posted: Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Work on a bridge near Kalona damaged by arson in August is set begin to next week.

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Antique Show Returns to Washington County

Posted: Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at 6:21 am

An annual antique show will draw dealers from across the Midwest to Washington County this weekend.

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Update on Bunker Mill Bridge Restoration Cost

Posted: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 6:23 am

It will cost much less to restore the Bunker Mill Bridge than initially expected.

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Pick a Better Snack Possible Due to Community Support

Posted: Monday, November 18th, 2013 at 6:21 am

Initially federally funded, a nutrition education program has been able to continue with the help of local organizations.

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Highway 1 Resurfacing Slated for Spring

Posted: Friday, November 15th, 2013 at 6:23 am

If the weather permits, a $4.5 million resurfacing project in Washington County will begin in April.

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Write-in Candidate Wins in West Chester

Posted: Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 at 6:23 am

According to the official election results from last week, a write-in candidate won a seat on the West Chester city council.

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Corn Prices Lower Than Past Years

Posted: Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Yields were better than expected in Washington County, but low prices are leading some farmers to store their grains until the market improves.

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Halloween in Washington County

Posted: Thursday, October 31st, 2013 at 6:21 am

There will be plenty of options for Halloween in Washington County tonight.

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Cover Crops Gaining Popularity

Posted: Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 at 6:22 am

A farming practice that has a number of benefits, for the environment and the farmer, is becoming more popular.

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Washington County Prepared for Winter

Posted: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 at 6:23 am

Washington County Secondary Roads is prepared for a long winter.

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Decent Harvest Despite Dry Growing Season

Posted: Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 6:23 am

While it’s not a bumper crop, one Washington County farmer can’t complain about this year’s harvest.

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Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Posted: Friday, October 18th, 2013 at 6:24 am

The trial of a woman accused of using a pocket knife to stab someone in Wellman has been set.

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Preparing Garden for First Frost

Posted: Monday, October 14th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Washington County could see its first frost at any point now.

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Harvest Continues

Posted: Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at 6:22 am

This year’s harvest continues in southeast Iowa.

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Friends Group Meeting This Afternoon

Posted: Saturday, October 5th, 2013 at 6:23 am

The group working to save Bunker Mill Bridge have decided against an inspection.

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Pheasant Hunting Now Open

Posted: Saturday, September 28th, 2013 at 6:21 am

The area’s pheasant population has remained steady the past few years.

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Harvest Begins

Posted: Monday, September 23rd, 2013 at 6:22 am

Farmers are ready to start this year’s harvest following a growing season that presented a number of challenges.

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