Today's Local News

Bomb Threat at WACO

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 12:09 pm

A bomb threat at WACO schools Tuesday was found written in the girls locker room.

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Today is National Teacher Day

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:27 am

Take the time to thank a teacher, today is National Teacher Day.

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Relay for Life ‘5k Junkies’ Program Kicks Off Friday

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:26 am

Relay for Life has a challenge for area 5k runners – to participate in four Southeast Iowa 5k events sponsored by Relay for Life.

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Aerospace Manager to Speak About Space Shuttle Program

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:25 am

A presentation about the Space Shuttle Program will be given tonight by Joannee Breen.

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Area Students Honored By Governor

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:24 am

Governor Terry Branstad honored 12 area high school seniors and 438 across the state of Iowa for high academic achievement at the 11th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony which was held at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines last week.

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Conservation Board to Convene

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Crawford Pond, Foster Pond, Foster Woods, Brighton boat access, Brinton Timber and Clemon’s Creek Wildlife and Recreation Area are all up for discussion at tomorrow’s Conservation Board meeting at Marr Park.

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First Meeting on Possible Watershed Management Group

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:23 am

A meeting with representatives from the cities and counties in the English River watershed is being held tonight.

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Iowa Mennonite School Updating Technology

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Iowa Mennonite School will use $50,000 in contest winnings to update technology.

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Kalona Days Just Over a Month Away

Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Preparations for this year’s Kalona Days are under way.

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Washington Page

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

On this edition of the Washington Page, KCII News speaks with Jan Gallagher and Bob Youngquist of the Washington Betterment Committee and Patty Koller of the Washington County Riverboat Foundation about the foundation’s recent grant recipients.

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In Touch with Southeast Iowa

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh joins us today to discuss their City Wide Cleanup.

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City of Washington Receives Two Riverboat Grants

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:29 am

The Washington County Riverboat Foundation awarded 31 grants for a total of approximately $3.4 million last Wednesday.

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Citywide Food Drive on Saturday

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:28 am

On Saturday, Washington letter carriers, in an effort with Campbell Soup Company, will be participating in the Stamp Out Hunger program.

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Special Assessment Policy Has 40-Percent Cap

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:27 am

A special assessment policy was adopted by the Washington City Council at their meeting last week.

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Supervisors to Meet Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:26 am

Tomorrow the Washington County Supervisors will hold a hearing for a confinement feeding operation in Iowa Township.

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Decisions Made Tonight Could Decide Fate of Shared Building

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:23 am

A formal recommendation, regarding a partnership with a local school district, will be given to the Kalona City Council this evening.

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Alive After 5 Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:21 am

Tomorrow’s Alive After 5 event is being hosted by Archer Appliance and Electronics.

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Pastor from India to Share His Experiences Tonight

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:21 am

A pastor who does humanitarian work in India will share his story in southeast Iowa tonight.

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Louisa County to Evaluate Old Jail

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 6:21 am

Louisa County is receiving financial help from the states Department of Natural Resources to see if it’s worth converting their old jail into an office building for county staff.  

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Budget Meeting to be Held

Posted: Sunday, May 5th, 2013 at 6:30 am

A budget amendment hearing will be held at the Washington City Council’s next regular meeting on May 15th at 6 p.m.

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