Today's Local News

A report of a fire at a hog finishing barn belonging to John Gent at 2010 180^th Street, Wellman, was received at approximately 9:45 p.m. last night by the Washington County Communications Center.

A rededication ceremony was held yesterday at the Washington Readiness Center by the Iowa National Guard.

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English River, south of Riverside. Aerial photo courtesy of Ed Raber.

River levels at Kalona.

The English River at Kalona has fallen below flood stage over the weekend.

Dodici’s sidewalk café application was approved at the Washington City Council meeting last week.

Currently, in Iowa, cell phones are charged 65-cents each month for 911 services, such as telecommunicators and dispatch services.

Ten high school seniors across the state pursuing degrees in an agriculture field were selected for $1,500 scholarships from the Iowa Soybean Association.

Flushing of fire hydrants will begin tomorrow in Washington, announced the City of Washington Maintenance and Construction Department.

As of 11 a.m. today, the English River at Kalona has water at 18.7 feet, flood stage for the area is 14 feet.

The governor has issued a disaster proclamation for five counties in Iowa, including Washington.

The Iowa National Guard is hosting a re-dedication ceremony tomorrow at 1 in the afternoon to commemorate the completed renovation of the Washington Readiness Center.

One-hundred-twenty trees will be handed out this morning beginning at 8 a.m. to residents of Washington. The Washington Tree Committee is having its 23^rd Tree Giveaway today on the east side of the square. Small ornamentals, medium sized trees and evergreens will be available for free for those who show up. Linda Varney, with the Tree Committee, reminds residents to call 811 before digging.

This week was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, which recognizes those who answer emergency calls to help citizens across the country.

A week from today the Stewart Boosters will be holding their annual spring carnival which will feature a Western theme.