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Sales Tax Holiday Coming Next Month

Posted: Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 at 6:28 am

Iowa is getting ready to hold their sales tax holiday next month.  

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Kalona Mini Park

Posted: Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 at 6:26 am

The proposed mini park in Kalona is making progress.

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Louisa County Fair Starts Today

Posted: Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 at 6:25 am

The 114th Louisa County Fair got started today and will run through Saturday.

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Kalona Man Sentenced

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:30 am

A Kalona man has been sentenced to 33 months in prison.

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New CEO Hired at Washington Y

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:28 am

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A new CEO has been hired at the Washington Y.  

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Deadline to Sign Up for Honor Flight This Weekend

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:26 am

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The deadline to sign up for the upcoming Honor Flight is this weekend.  

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Sewer Cleaning Project Started

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:25 am

The City of Washington has started the first part of their sewer cleaning.  

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Wellman Considering Options After Public Works Director Resigns

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:24 am

With the Wellman Public Works Director resigning, the City is considering its options.

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FSA Nomination Deadline Approaching

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:23 am

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The Iowa Farm Service Agency wants to remind local producers there is still time to nominate eligible candidates to serve on FSA county committees.  

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World Record Attempt at the Upcoming Louisa County Fair

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:22 am

A group of high schoolers will attempt to break a world record during the upcoming Louisa County Fair.

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Washington County Fair in the Books

Posted: Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 6:21 am

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The Washington County Fair ended yesterday and the final day started with the Livestock Auction.

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State Official Says No Open Burning in Henry County

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 7:37 am

The state fire marshal has issued a ban on all open burning in Henry County until further notice. 

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2012 Washington County Fair Results

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:32 am

Dog Show

Poultry Show

Goat Show

Rabbit Show

Pet Show

Breeding Sheep and Market Lamb Show 1

Breeding Sheep and Market Lamb Show 2

Foundation Beef Herd Show

Horse and Pony Show 1

Horse and Pony Show 2

Dairy Cattle Show

Market Swine Show 1

Market Swine Show 2

Market Swine Show 3

Bucket Bottle Show

Market Beef Show

Open Class Premium

Non-Livestock

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Drought Conditions Worsen in Southeast Iowa

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:30 am

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The most recent drought information has been released by National Climatic Data Center and conditions in southeast Iowa have worsened over the last week.  

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Numerous Southeast Iowa Farmers Eligible for Emergency Loans

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:28 am

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Farmers in several counties in southeast Iowa may be eligible for low-interest emergency loans.  

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Registration Approaching for Area Schools

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:26 am

With summer almost half way over its time to start thinking about school registration.

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Washington Schools Online Enrollment Available

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:25 am

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The Washington Community School District has started student registrations for the upcoming school year.  

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Tax Increment Financing Changes

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:24 am

The City of Kalona is in the process of making changes after a state law change.

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Share the Fun and The Alumni Steer Show

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:23 am

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“Share the Fun” and the Alumni Steer Show were just a few of the events at the Washington County Fair yesterday.

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Washington County Fair Thursday Events Showcased

Posted: Friday, July 20th, 2012 at 6:22 am

The Washington County Fair continued yesterday with more 4-H and FFA Livestock events.  

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