Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County’

Flu Season Winds Down

Posted: Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 6:21 am

While flu season may not be over, its activity continues to decrease.

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Washington County Schools Applying For Grant to Improve Security

Posted: Monday, February 25th, 2013 at 6:25 am

Administration at area schools are looking at ways to improve security.

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Washington County Extension Provides Pruning Advice

Posted: Monday, February 25th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Winter weather may have stolen the headlines last week but spring will be flowering before we know it.

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County Corn Yield Statistics Released

Posted: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at 6:25 am

The US Department of Agriculture has released its statistics on the 2012 corn yield by county.

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Washington Country Resident Donates Winnings to School District

Posted: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at 6:23 am

Washington County Resident Roger Buckingham was named the 2013 Washington County winner of Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Award.

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Roads in Washington in Good Shape Following Winter Weather

Posted: Friday, February 22nd, 2013 at 6:26 am
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After a day of work, roads in Washington County are in good shape.

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Area Road Crews Prepare for Potential Storm

Posted: Thursday, February 21st, 2013 at 6:24 am

With the potential for a winter storm, local road crews are gearing up.

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Potential for Snow on Thursday

Posted: Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at 6:26 am
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While a snowstorm looms, the amount of snow we’ll receive is still uncertain.

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Washington County Taking Next Step Towards Mental Health Regionalization

Posted: Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at 6:25 am

The Washington County Board of Supervisors met yesterday morning.

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Processors Encourage Deliveries Prior to Winter Storm

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

As the upcoming winter storm approaches, grain buyers from all over Iowa are looking to the skies with the hope of keeping a steady crop of corn and soybeans coming in for processing.

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Students in Washington County Participating in Wellness Program

Posted: Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 6:22 am

While adults in the county are busy with the Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge, the county’s students are as well.

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Discussion on Mental Health Redesign Expected for Tomorrows Washington County Board Meeting

Posted: Monday, February 18th, 2013 at 6:25 am

At tomorrow’s meeting the Washington County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution that establishes the intent to join a Mental Health and Disability Services Division, or MHDS, region.

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Washington County Courthouse Safety

Posted: Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 6:24 am

With the shooting earlier this week at the courthouse in NewCastle County, Delaware, many local governments are examining their security procedures.

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Washington County Board’s Request for Dismissal Denied

Posted: Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at 6:26 am

A hearing on the Washington County Board of Supervisors motion to dismiss a lawsuit was held yesterday.

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Washington’s High Speed Chase Policy

Posted: Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at 6:23 am

A high speed chase through at least 3 counties in the Des Moines Metro area early Thursday morning resulted in the death of the driver fleeing authorities, and the recovery of a missing child.

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Washington County Extension to Host Seed Treatment Course

Posted: Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at 6:21 am

The Washington County Extension office will host a Seed Treatment Continuing Instructional Course for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, February 27th.

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ISAC Keeps Eye on Legislature

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

Now that the Iowa State Legislature is in session, county governments are watching closely for any legislation that might impact their county.

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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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Washington County Courthouse Safety

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 6:25 am

With the shooting earlier this week at the courthouse in NewCastle County, Delaware, many local governments are examining their security procedures.

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Contracts Renewed, Amended at Washington County Board Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 at 6:24 am

During a brief Washington County board meeting, contracts were renewed and amended.

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