Today's Local News

Washington Page

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 1:01 pm

On this edition of the Washington Page, KCII News speaks with Washington Middle School Principal Curt Mayer about the school’s recent national recognition.

In Touch with Southeast Iowa

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Today we talk with Bev Conrad, with the City of Wayland, about Fit 4 Fun, a fundraising campaign for Central Park.

Washington Man Arrested on Drug Charges, Incendiary Device

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 8:08 am

John Edward Walling Jr.

A 35-year-old Washington man has been arrested on multiple charges.

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High Speed Chase Ends in Washington County

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:29 am

A high speed chase that began in Johnson County ended in Washington County early Sunday morning.

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School Board Approves Boiler Bid

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:29 am

The Washington Community School Board approved a bid for the boiler replacement project.

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Man Arrested For Meth Charge

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:26 am

Donald J. Boileau

A Washington man has been arrested for meth related offenses.

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Wellman Increases Natural Gas Rate

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:25 am

A natural gas rate increase will take effect July 1st in Wellman.

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Separation Distance Waiver Approved

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:24 am

A waiver of enforcement of separation distance was granted by the Washington County Supervisors at their meeting yesterday morning.

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Soybean Planting Behind Average

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:24 am

While still behind years past, soybean planting in southeast Iowa saw a lot of progress over the last few weeks.

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Changes to Kalona’s Burning Rules Coming

Posted: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:22 am

New rules for burning within city limits were approved at Kalona’s City Council meeting Monday.

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Washington Page

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 1:01 pm

On this edition of the Washington Page, KCII News speaks with LeAnn Kunz, assistant librarian and teen services coordinator, about summer reading programs for teenagers at the Washington Public Library.

In Touch with Southeast Iowa

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

In today’s In Touch we speak with President of the Hawkeye State Archaeological Society of Iowa, about Saturday’s Skunk River Artifact Show.

Relay Raises $92,000

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:28 am

Washington’s Relay for Life event was held Saturday, 18 teams and 95 survivors took part in the event.

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Three Area 4-H’ers Named to State Fair

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:25 am

Three area senior 4-H’ers will be representing Washington County at the Iowa State Fair this year.

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Crosset Awarded By Alzheimer’s Association

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:25 am

The Alzheimer’s Association of East Central Iowa Chapter has announced its Mission Awards Recipients and one was awarded for work in the Washington area.

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TIF, I and I to Be Discussed By Council

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:24 am

The second reading of a TIF, or tax increment financing, Ordinance for the Washington Downtown Urban Renewal Plan will be held tomorrow evening at the Washington City Council meeting at 6 p.m.

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Outbuilding Catches Fire in Wellman

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Area emergency personnel responded to a fire north of Wellman Sunday afternoon.

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Swine Handling Program Offered

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:23 am

A program that helps swine transporters, producers and handlers understand how to handle and transport pigs and the potential impacts on pig well-being or pork quality is being held on June 25th.

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State Law Reduces Pesticides Impact on Apiaries

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:22 am

The state of Iowa utilizes a system to curb any possible ill effects pesticides might have on commercial honey operations.

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Wellman Summer Programming

Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at 6:21 am

The Wellman-Scofield Public Library plans to keep kids busy this summer.

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