Today’s Local News

Downtown Businesses See Benefits of Local Shopping

Posted: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Judging by responses, Downtown Washington businesses benefited from a shop local mentality this holiday season.

Keywords: Downtown, Shopping, Washington

Additions Being Made to Mid-Prairie’s Wall of Fame

Posted: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at 6:22 am

Members of the community that have made big impacts on the district will be added to Mid-Prairie’s Wall of Fame tonight.

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Keywords: Halftime, Mid Prairie, Wall of Fame

Ainsworth 4-H’er Awarded Heifers from Cattlemen

Posted: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at 6:21 am

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A Washington County 4-H member is the recipient of three bred heifers through the Iowa Foundation Heifer Program.

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Keywords: 4-H, Ainsworth, Cattlemen

Edwards Trial Begins Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 6:25 am

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The trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a fellow inmate in Washington County Jail is set to begin tomorrow.

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Keywords: Inmate, Sexual Assault, Washington County Jail

More Discussion on Richmond Lagoon Project Expected

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 6:25 am

Continued discussion on the situation in Richmond is expected at tomorrow’s Washington County board meeting.

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Keywords: board of supervisors, Richmond, Washington County

‘Alive After Fives’ Include Service Group and Service Day

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Among the upcoming Washington Chamber of Commerce ‘Alive After Five’ events are a service club this week and a highlight of a day of service next week.

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Keywords: Alive After Five, Chamber of Commerce, Martin Luther King Jr

City’s Special Assessment Taxes to be Reviewed

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

The Washington City Council plans to examine the city’s special assessments.

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Keywords: City Council, Special Assessment, Washington

Community Gardens Program to Begin this Spring

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

The Washington County Obesity Prevention Task Force will start incorporating nutrition and gardening education into elementary curriculum’s this spring.

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Keywords: Community Garden, Lincoln Elementary, Washington County Obesity Prevention Task Force

Drought Persists Through Winter

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

The National Weather Service says drought conditions have changed very little over the last month.

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Keywords: drought, National Weather Service, Quad Cities

More Discussion on Richmond Lagoon Project Expected

Posted: Sunday, January 13th, 2013 at 6:25 am

Continued discussion on the situation in Richmond is expected at Tuesday’s Washington County board meeting.

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Keywords: board of supervisors, Richmond, Washington County

Change to Washington’s Construction Fees

Posted: Sunday, January 13th, 2013 at 6:24 am

Fees for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical construction in Washington would change under a new fee schedule drafted for the city council to consider.

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Keywords: City Council, Construction Fees, Washington