Posts With Keyword ‘Washington’

Washington YMCA Pool Repairs

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

The Washington YMCA has set a tentative date of Tuesday for being done with repairs to its pool.

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Annual Jingle Bell 5K Saturday

Posted: Friday, November 23rd, 2012 at 6:24 am

A 5k benefiting Washington athletics is being held this weekend.

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Local Government Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Posted: Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 at 6:24 am

A reminder that city offices are closed today for Thanksgiving.

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Washington to Purchase Recycling Dumpster for Downtown

Posted: Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 at 6:24 am
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Downtown Washington residents will soon have a large recycling dumpster available for their use.

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New Program for 4-H Targets Leadership

Posted: Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 at 6:23 am

A few Washington County 4-H Members are taking part in a program that’s new this year.

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City Administrator Looks Ahead to Next Budget Year

Posted: Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at 6:25 am

According to the city administrator, the future of the city of Washington’s financial picture is looking good, but it faces challenges.  

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Washington Holiday Kickoff Included Shoppers and Carolers

Posted: Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at 6:24 am

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An effort to get people in the holiday spirit included special events, live music, and Christmas carolers on Friday in Washington.  

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Washington Yard Waste Pickups End This Week.

Posted: Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at 6:23 am

The City of Washington reminds residents that this week is the last scheduled week for yard waste pick-up and for the leaf-vac program for the season.  

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Washington Veterans’ Book Draws Big Crowd

Posted: Sunday, November 18th, 2012 at 6:24 am

Authors of a newly written book that tells stories of local veterans were met with hundreds of people at a book-signing on Friday.

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Businesses Recognized for Sweeping Change

Posted: Friday, November 16th, 2012 at 6:25 am

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A couple of businesses on the Washington Square were recognized today for “sweeping change.”

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Local National Guard Unit Moving; New One Arriving

Posted: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 6:25 am
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The Iowa National Guard unit that has operated out of the Washington armory in the past is moving to Camp Dodge in Johnston, and a new unit will be moving in.

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Veterans Dinner

Posted: Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 6:25 am

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At the Veterans Day evening event in Washington on Monday, the American Legion Post 29 had a dinner and program at the Iowa National Guard Readiness Center.  

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Veterans Day Ceremony in Washington

Posted: Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 6:25 am
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For Veterans Day, one veteran’s story about serving in Korea during the 1950s gave a personal account of that war.

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Washington City Employees Have Updated Safety Manuals

Posted: Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 6:23 am

The City of Washington now has updated safety manuals.  

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Washington Board Meeting Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 6:26 am

The Washington Board of Supervisors will set a date for an Orchard Hill update at this weeks meeting.

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Washington City Council Considers Finances

Posted: Monday, November 12th, 2012 at 6:24 am

One Washington City Council member will be continuing to do special financial reports on the city’s budget.  

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Chamber Hopes to Welcome New Residents with Volunteers

Posted: Thursday, November 8th, 2012 at 6:24 am

The Washington Chamber of Commerce is hoping that residents will want to be the face and voice of the city to incoming new residents.

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Washington Council to Discuss Finances

Posted: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 6:25 am

The Washington City Council is reviewing the city’s financial outlook this week.

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Washington’s Blair House Receives Maintenance Work and New Look

Posted: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 6:24 am

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A landmark Washington building that’s well over a century old has undergone some needed maintenance work, which also gives it a new look.

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Local Community Center Holds Fundraiser

Posted: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 6:21 am

Washington’s downtown community center has been fundraising and they are hoping to increase participation.

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