Today’s Local News

The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a cost allocation plan yesterday at their meeting which has the potential to reimburse the county for $43,431.

A plant sale is being held by the Washington County Master Gardeners next Saturday, May 18th.

The seed exchange library is officially open and will remain open for the rest of the summer.

Goodwill of the Heartland recently presented an award to Washington resident Liz Kelly.

The governor has issued a disaster proclamation for 15 counties in southern and southeastern Iowa.In response to recent storms and flooding, Governor Terry Branstad issued a proclamation activating the Iowa Individual Assistance Program for 15 counties including Keokuk and Jefferson.

The program provides grants up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or a maximum annual income of $39,060, for a family of three. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and for temporary housing. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery.

The grant application and instructions are available at the “Disaster Assistance” link on the Iowa Department of Human Services website: www.dhs.iowa.gov. Applications must be received within 45 days.

The governor has issued a disaster proclamation for 15 counties in southern and southeastern Iowa.

Students are returning to class this afternoon at WACO Schools.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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