Today’s Local News
Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 8:28 am
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press play to hear from Washington County BOS Chair Jim Miksch
Washington County Supervisors have a work session scheduled next week to discuss throwing their support behind a proposed wind energy project.
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Keywords: Jim Miksch, Tradewind Energy, Washington County Supervisors, Wind Farm
Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 8:25 am
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press play to hear from Francis Thicke
A Democratic candidate for Iowa ag secretary says there needs to be some major changes in the pork industry.
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Keywords: Francis Thicke, Iowa Ag Secretary, Pork Industry
Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Mid-Prairie has again been ranked among the top 50 schools in Iowa.
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Keywords: Advanced Placement, Mid Prairie, Top 50
Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 8:22 am
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press play to hear from Washington Industrial Arts Teacher Dave McLaughlin
The Washington Junior High is launching a program designed to get students interested in science, engineering and math.
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Keywords: Gateway to Technology, WJH
Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 7:21 am
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press play to hear from Iowa DNR Director Richard Leopold
A growing number of Iowans are casting away their free time at fishing hotspots.
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Keywords: Fishing, Iowa DNR
Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Canoe and nature lovers have the opportunity to join the Washington County Conservation on a relaxing canoe trip down the Skunk River.
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Keywords: Canoe Trip, Skunk River, Washington County Conservation
Posted: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Fair-goers planning on showcasing their sheep or goats at this years Washington County Fair must be weighed and tagged on Saturday May 8th.
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Keywords: 4-H, Goats, Sheep, Washington County Fair
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
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press play to hear from Francis Thicke
A Fairfield based dairy farmer hoping to be Iowa’s next ag secretary made a stop in Washington County yesterday for a field day in Kalona.
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Keywords: Francis Thicke, Iowa Ag Secretary
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 am
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Severe weather is possible this weekend.
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Keywords: National Weather Service, Severe Weather, Southeast Iowa
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 am
The union representing teachers in the Washington School District are slated to vote on a proposal that could save nine jobs.
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Keywords: budget cuts, Washington Education Association, Washington Schools
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:57 am
The Washington School District’s financial situation has improved over the last two years, but progress has been hampered by state budget cuts.
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Keywords: Financial Standing, State Budget Cuts, Washington Schools
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 am
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press play to hear from WACO School Board Pres. JoEllen Jepson
WACO Schools could be sharing a superintendent with another local district next year.
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Keywords: Superintendent, WACO, WMU
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:52 am
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press play to hear from Chamber Executive Dir. Tim Coffey
Economic development: it’s become a big challenge for many communities in light of the recession.
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Keywords: Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Main Street, WEDG
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 am
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press play to hear from Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy
Voters in Fairfield will consider changing how their local option sales tax, is used during a special election next month.
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Keywords: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Local Option Sales Tax
Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 am
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Maharishi University of Management put up the walls and roof on a new building that is completely off the grid
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Keywords: Fairfield, Maharshi, Off the Grid Building
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Washington School Board members have given final approval for the sale of 90 acres of land to the city of Washington.
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Keywords: 90 Acres, City of Washington, WCSD
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 7:33 am
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press play to hear from DNR Director Richard Leopold
Today is Earthday. A day set aside to call attention to environmental issues. How is Mother Earth in Iowa?
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Keywords: Iowa DNR, Richard Leopold, State of the Environment
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 7:22 am
The Washington Tree Beautification Committee is having its annual tree giveaway this weekend.
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Keywords: Tree Giveaway, Washington Tree Beautification Commitee
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 am
Today is Earth Day and everything from tires to appliances can be found dumped illegally across Iowa,
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Keywords: Earth Day, Illegal Dumping, Metro Waste Authority
Posted: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 am
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press play to hear from State Climatologist Harry Hillaker
Iowa is on pace to have one of the warmest Aprils on Record.
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Keywords: April, Harry Hillaker, National Weather Service, Warm Weather
