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A new event took place around the square in Washington yesterday to promote exercise.
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Today’s Local News
Less Than One Week Left to Sign Up for Conservation Reserve Program
Posted: Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at 6:25 am
Kalona Council to Discuss WCRF Grants
Posted: Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at 6:24 am
The Kalona City Council will meet on Monday and discuss several Washington County Riverboat Foundation Grants. The grants will be fore a summer reading program, campground improvements, restrooms at the park, outfield fencing for the baseball diamonds, and a fire truck for the fire department.
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Some Employers Asking for Facebook Passwords in Interviews
Posted: Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at 6:23 am
Animal Industry Scholarship Deadline Tomorrow
Posted: Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at 6:22 am
Community Bank Makes Large Donation to Louisa Fairgrounds
Posted: Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at 6:21 am
Students Learn About Finances at Financial Fair
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:30 am
General Enrollment for Medicare Benefits Ends Tomorrow
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:28 am
When Does Your Plate Need to be Replaced?
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:26 am
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The IDOT is planning license plate replacements for all Iowa plates. A replacement has not been mandated since 1997 and plates are reaching the end of their usable life. In the past plates have been replaced all at once, but this time, the state is implementing a rolling system of replacements.
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Public Hearings on Stables Subdivision in Kalona
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Spring Field Day to Discuss Use Cover Crops Next Week
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Trayvon Martin Shooting Death Used in “Stand Your Ground” Bill Debates
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:23 am
As previously reported by KCII, the controversial “Stand Your Ground” Bill has passed the Iowa House. It’s also been called “Castle Doctrine Extension” because the bill expands on a current Iowa Law that allows a person to defend themselves in their home, business, or place of employment. This new bill, House File 2215, would extend that to any place a person is legally allowed to be at, including public places.
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Female High School Graduates Have Access to Scholarships
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:22 am
Teen Book Discussion Tonight
Posted: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:21 am
June Primary Election Filings
Posted: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 6:30 am
City Council Holds Workshop to Discuss Ordinances
Posted: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 6:28 am
School Bus Drivers May Need Background Checks
Posted: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 6:27 am
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are hoping to pass a bill into law that requires schools to background check school bus drivers. The bill is in response to a Des Moines Register investigation that showed some drivers in large school districts have been charged with serious crimes in the past, including drunk driving.
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New Construction Project in Washington County
Posted: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 6:26 am
State Funding for Community Colleges at a Low
Posted: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 6:25 am
News coverage of tuition debates for Iowa’s public universities is everywhere, but another form of post-secondary education isn’t talked about as much. Community colleges in the state have seen rising enrollment numbers for the past years, but state funding hasn’t kept up. Community colleges are increasingly relying on tuition for funding now.
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Footloose Friday and Shoe Drive Event Tomorrow
Posted: Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 6:24 am