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“I'm pleased by this but not surprised”

WASHINGTON -- Iowa children fare better than most youngsters in the nation, a new study says. via Iowa City Press-Citizen

“We need sun and wind, and if we get rain, a hard rain because that drives out the frost”

A couple of guys drove up to the water that is over the road. The road was closed but it didn't stop people from getting a closer look. via Indianola Record-Herald

“Until we get additional rock on the road, we're in a vulnerable position”

By By DAN PILLER REGISTER STAFF WRITER Posted at 10:58 on 03/14/2008 Ice jams on several Iowa rivers, combined with high waters due to the melting of the state's heavy winter snowfall, have sent several rivers ... via Indianola Record-Herald

Main Category: Caregivers / Homecare Article Date: 25 Feb 2008 - 1:00 PST newsletters br>During the congressional recess, a number of homecare providers have met with their members of Congress to discuss ... via Medical News Today

The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has given the Washington Chamber of Commerce $66,200 to help get the non-profit group back in operation. via The Gazette

“The west wall was actually the east wall of the row house that sat next to it”

Mike Kinter pointed to an exterior wall on the two-story, 128-year-old row house he's preparing to move from downtown to Sherman Hill. via Des Moines Register

“Travel at your own risk, but stay home if at all possible”

Jeff Wolff inched his car north toward Cedar Rapids on Highway 151 shortly after noon Monday and was surprised when a car passed him at a good clip on the ice-covered two-lane road. via The Gazette

According to the Iowa Department of Education's School District Financial Report Card for fiscal year 2007, only three of 26 school districts of similar size have more full-time licensed administrators than ... via Golden Triangle Media.com

“If we can't do any good, we'll save the equipment for when we can make a difference”

Tyler Pratt, 15, and Paige Ray-Clooney, 9, throw snowballs at each other in their front yard in southwest Cedar Rapids on Sunday, February 17, 2008. via The Gazette

“There were some instances where we had hoped the turnout had been better.”

Riverside City Clerk Tina Thomas checks on the results of the Riverside election at the Washington County Auditor's Office Tuesday night. via Golden Triangle Media.com

“The reason to expand our TIF districts is for future job growth”

The city of Burlington has been given an extension by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources so it can seek additional bids for a pair of wastewater equalization tanks. via Hawk Eye

“Brighton is a great small town and a great place to raise kids”

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Washington County residents will go to the polls to determine who will serve as city officials for the coming term and whether the Washington Free Public Library will have new digs. via Golden Triangle Media.com

Maggie Earll, of Washington, Iowa, poses with her dog, Buddy, all dressed up for Saturday's Halloween Pooch Parade. via The Gazette

“Every vote that was called was unanimous.”

The supervisor districts have been approved by the board and will soon be reviewed by the state. via Golden Triangle Media.com

“Elizabeth wants to say something”

At a campaign stop in Iowa last week, John Edwards spoke about the need for a political solution in Iraq and a withdrawal of American troops. via Houston Chronicle

“There is a reason why I bring her along”

At a recent campaign stop in Iowa, John Edwards spoke about the need for a political solution in Iraq and a withdrawal of American troops. via New York Times

“We have 208 stores (around the country), which is soon to 400.”

By Jennifer Nichols, NT Staff Writer Published: Monday, October 22, 2007 8:50 AM CDT Pamida officials held a ribbon cutting Friday morning to celebrate the "Grant Re-Opening" of the business. via Atlantic News-Telegraph

Posted by Lauren Viera at 12:15 p.m. CDT Aspiring horror stars and starlets, take heed: Washington, Iowa, filmmaker Bruce Heppner-Elgin has issued a casting call for volunteers to play zombies in his ... via Chicago Tribune

A former junior high school principal in Washington, Iowa, has pleaded not guilty to stealing school funds. via KAAL-TV Austin

Howard F. Nicholson, 54, of Iowa City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. via The Gazette