Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County’

Farm Land Value Survey Released

Posted: Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 6:25 am

The value of farmland in Washington County rose during the past year, as it did across the state.

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County Sells Road Maintenance Excavator Outright; Buys New One

Posted: Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 6:24 am

Washington County is purchasing a new excavator for use maintaining roads.  

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County Requests CDBG Funding Extension

Posted: Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at 6:25 am

Washington County is requesting an extension on CDBG funding for an ongoing project.

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Local Boy Scouts Wrap Up Fundraisers; Start a ‘Wrap-up’ Fundraiser

Posted: Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 at 6:23 am

The Washington Boy Scout Troop 242 has completed their fall fundraisers. 

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Washington County Conservation

Posted: Sunday, December 9th, 2012 at 6:22 am

The Washington County Conservation Board meets this week.

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Several Agencies Involved in Catching Suspected Mobile Meth Lab

Posted: Friday, December 7th, 2012 at 6:25 am

Multiple agencies cooperated in the investigation and pursuit that led to the arrest of three people in Washington this week for manufacturing methamphetamine.

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County Debt Stands at $15.3 Million

Posted: Friday, December 7th, 2012 at 6:24 am

A Washington County official is shedding some light on the debt figures released by the Iowa Treasury.

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County Reevaluates Estimated Payoff Date for TIF District

Posted: Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 6:27 am

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The Washington County Board of Supervisors heard the status of their TIF district at today’s meeting.

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A Number of Items on the Docket for Tomorrows Board Meeting

Posted: Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 6:25 am

The Washington County Board will hear another update on the Orchard Hill project tomorrow.

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Local Churches Taking Part in Salvation Army Fundraiser

Posted: Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 6:23 am

A number of local churches are participating in a popular Salvation Army fundraiser.

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Intensity of Drought Lessens During November

Posted: Saturday, December 1st, 2012 at 6:23 am

Drought conditions are easing across southeast Iowa, but the same can’t be said about other parts of the state.

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Hansen Murder Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict

Posted: Friday, November 30th, 2012 at 8:29 am
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A Washington County murder trial has ended with a guilty verdict.

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Washington County Emergency Siren Changes Left Up to Cities

Posted: Thursday, November 29th, 2012 at 6:25 am

The Washington County E-9-1-1 board will not be covering the costs associated with making changes to radio transmitters and the emergency sirens found in cities.

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Alarm System Needs Upgrade or Replacement

Posted: Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 at 6:24 am

The Washington County Communication Commission is requesting input from subscribers to an alarm system, which is becoming outdated.  

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Washington Requests T.I.F. Extension

Posted: Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 at 6:24 am

The Washington County Board of Supervisors heard from Washington City officials at yesterday’s meeting.

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New Washington County Jobs Numbers Fit with Bigger Trend

Posted: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 at 6:25 am

New jobs numbers from the Iowa Workforce Development show a steady three-point-six percent unemployment rate for Washington County.  

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Local Organization Sees Trend Toward Less Pheasant Habitat

Posted: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 at 6:24 am

A local organization is making an effort to sustain the pheasant and quail population to offset a diminishing habitat for those animals.

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Washington County 4-H Needs Help

Posted: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 at 6:22 am

The Washington County 4-H program needs assistance from a couple more adult volunteers to help make their youth-centered events and projects happen. 

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Delayed Murder Trial to Begin Today

Posted: Monday, November 26th, 2012 at 6:25 am

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After a number of delays, the trial of a Riverside man accused of murder begins this week.

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Workforce Increases in October, Unemployment Steady

Posted: Saturday, November 24th, 2012 at 6:25 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate remained steady last month, while the workforce increased.

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