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  • Prepping Lincoln students for ITBS tests

    Washington Evening Journal – Mon Nov 9, 8:55 pm ET  

    Today at Lincoln Elementary, students were encouraged to eat a good breakfast for the next couple of weeks, get plenty of rest and do their best on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) being administered. Full Story »

  • FEMA to speak Tuesday on disaster relief

    Washington Evening Journal – Mon Nov 9, 8:54 pm ET  

    Karla Mongan from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will visit the United Methodist Church in Washington Tuesday to speak about creating a new organization to address disasters in the county. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Full Story »

  • School board will vote on Harkin Grant application

    Washington Evening Journal – Mon Nov 9, 8:54 pm ET  

    A special guest speaker will further explain the workings of the school district and a decision will be made on whether to apply for a Harkin Grant during the regular Washington School Board meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Washington School District office. Full Story »

  • Community asked to help plan high school

    Washington Evening Journal – Fri Nov 6, 9:28 pm ET  

    Next week, the Washington School District will sell the bonds to get the money for a new high school next to the existing junior high and begin to gather input from the public regarding the design of the building. Full Story »

  • Veterans Day activites planned Wednesday

    Washington Evening Journal – Fri Nov 6, 9:27 pm ET  

    Veterans Day will be observed across the United States Wednesday, and Washington has the honor of hosting the highest-ranking American Legion official in Iowa, Commander Marlin Tillman. Tillman, who lives in Shenandoah, will speak at a dinner for veterans at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Iowa National Guard Readiness Center in Washington. Full Story »

Newspapers of Fayette County

  • Fayette County election results

    Newspapers of Fayette County – 1 hr 5 mins ago  

    Results in Fayette County ** Unofficial winner Clermont Mayor Michael Heller 105 Rodney Wagner (I) 137** Council (3 seats) William Ashby (I) 123** Andrew Johnson 91 Bruce Lehmann 204** Everett Rowland 97 Geoffrey Schneider 163** Elgin Mayor William Pfister (I) 68** Council (4 seats) Sarah Schori (I) 66** Sara Strong (I) 61** Michael Baker (I) 67** Bob Frieden (I) 65** Fayette Mayor William ... Full Story »

  • Winneshiek County election results

    Newspapers of Fayette County – 1 hr 5 mins ago  

    Winneshiek County election results * results are unofficial Ossian Mayor Chuck Covell (write-in) 52% Council (2 seats) Mike Meyer 45% Ryan Becker (write-in) 37% Calmar Mayor Joe McCasland 87% Council (2 seats) Isaac Phillips 58% Dennis Kleve (write-in) 13% Castalia Mayor Margaret Jones 76% Council (2 seats) Joseph Moellers 49% Jamie Smith 36% Fort Atkinson Council (2 seats) Michele Elsbernd 42 ... Full Story »

  • Fayette parking stays same; UTV use revision review expected

    Newspapers of Fayette County – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

    FAYETTE – Although a special meeting was scheduled prior to Monday night’s council meeting to discuss a local business’ request for consideration on Main Street parking exemptions, and use of Utility Vehicles (UTVs) in city limits, the party seeking the debate failed to attend. Full Story »

  • Spillville native can see again after 48 years

    Newspapers of Fayette County – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

    (Reprinted with permission from the Waterloo Courier and writer Kelly Beaton.) Full Story »

  • Ron Soppe earns third Purple Heart

    Newspapers of Fayette County – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

    ARLINGTON - It took 41 years and a letter to his mother, but Ron Soppe was finally awarded the Purple Heart award. Full Story »

The Kalona News

  • Kalona native receives entrepreneur award for people with disabilities

    The Kalona News – Thu Nov 5, 3:20 am ET  

    The Iowa Commission of Persons with Disabilities recently honored Kalona native Terry Miller, owner of Miller Construction of West Chester, at their annual Governor's Awards Ceremony on October 9 at the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda. Full Story »

  • County receives state payment for detour use

    The Kalona News – Thu Nov 5, 3:20 am ET  

    The Washington County Board of Supervisors at the Monday Nov. 2 meeting approved a $31,314 payment from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Highway 78 detour, which utilized county roads for 23 months from October 2007 to September 2009. The state replaced a bridge on Highway 78 near Coppock and utilized County Roads W47 and W55 as a detour route. Full Story »

  • Council approves water extension to Golden Delight Bakery

    The Kalona News – Thu Nov 5, 3:20 am ET  

    The Kalona City Council at the Monday November 2 meeting approved providing water service to the Golden Delight Bakery located on the Johnson-Washington County Line near Nutmeg Ave. The bakery owners, Nathan and Eunice Miller, will pay for the installation of the 2" PVC line, water meters, check valve and flush hydrant. Full Story »

  • Project will address storm waters

    The Kalona News – Thu Nov 5, 3:19 am ET  

    These rubber duckies were released by an unknown person Thursday, Oct.. 29, after rains backed up downtown storm sewer drains. Part of a planned $2.8 million revitalization project will install new storm sewer lines to address the perennial flooding. Full Story »

The Lone Tree Reporter

  • Lone Tree FFA Holds Annual Farm Safety Day

    The Lone Tree Reporter – Thu Nov 5, 1:43 pm ET  

    On Thursday, October 15th, the Lone Tree FFAChapter held their annual Farm Safety Day south of the school in Werbach's field. The entire 3rd grade participated in the event and received safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, and band-aids donated by Syngenta. Full Story »

  • The Lone Tree Reporter - Lone Tree FFA Holds Annual Farm Safety Day

    The Lone Tree Reporter – Thu Nov 5, 1:43 pm ET  

    On Thursday, October 15th, the Lone Tree FFAChapter held their annual Farm Safety Day south of the school in Werbach's field. The entire 3rd grade participated in the event and received safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, and band-aids donated by Syngenta. Full Story »

MPC Newspapers

  • IV out $313,000 in state cuts

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The Iowa Valley School District is trying to determine how to deal with a 10 percent cut to its general fund. Full Story »

  • Take two on phase two

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The City of Marengo is preparing to send out bids for phase II of the downtown streetscape project with a couple extra caveats. Full Story »

  • Opportunity knocks

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The bedroom walls of Williamsburg’s first Habitat for Humanity House — pink, blue and magenta — were the first thing Michelle Edwards’ three daughters painted. Full Story »

  • New library design shows modern features

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    The first plans for the new Williamsburg Public Library depict a two-story building with a clock tower and additional unique features. Full Story »

  • Supervisors deal with term limits, enforcement center

    MPC Newspapers – Wed Nov 4, 1:46 pm ET  

    VINTON – New guidelines were reviewed by the Benton County Board of Supervisors regarding attendance of meetings by board and commission members. The new guidelines allow the supervisors to remove a board or commission member if they do not regularly attend the meetings. Full Story »

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