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Apr 3, 2008 |

Iowa ranks 7th in child well-being

“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

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Sun Mar 16, 2008

Indianola Record-Herald

Flash flood warning for Boone County

“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

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Related Topix: Webster County, IA, Fraser, IA, Marshalltown, IA, Fort Dodge, IA

Fri Mar 14, 2008

Indianola Record-Herald

Spring flooding creeps over Iowa

“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

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Related Topix: Albion, IA, Marshalltown, IA, Clinton County, IA, Scott County, IA

Mon Feb 25, 2008

Medical News Today

HME Provider Meets With Congressman In Washington (Iowa) During Recess

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

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Related Topix: US News, Health

Sun Feb 24, 2008

The Gazette

Washington, Iowa, chamber gets financial boost

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

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Related Topix: Washington County, IA

Fri Feb 22, 2008

Des Moines Register

Elbert: Two century-old buildings ready for their big trip

“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

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Wed Feb 20, 2008

The Gazette

Ice, wind, snowdrifts make driving dangerous

“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

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Related Topix: Delaware County, IA, Manchester, IA, Wapello, IA, Linn County, IA, Martelle, IA

Mon Feb 18, 2008

Golden Triangle Media.com

Washington school administration by the numbers

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

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Related Topix: Iowa, Education Etc.

Sun Feb 17, 2008

The Gazette

What's half a foot more?

“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

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Related Topix: Johnson County, IA, Iowa City, IA, Keota, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro

Wed Nov 07, 2007

Golden Triangle Media.com

City elections go off without a hitch

“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

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Related Topix: Washington County, IA, Crawfordsville, IA

Sun Nov 04, 2007

Hawk Eye

City gets one-time-only extension from DNR

“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

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Related Topix: Burlington, IA

Fri Nov 02, 2007

Golden Triangle Media.com

Candidates prepared for election

“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

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Related Topix: Washington County, IA, Ainsworth, IA, Brighton, IA

Mon Oct 29, 2007

The Gazette

A Halloween pooch parade

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

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween

Sun Oct 28, 2007

Golden Triangle Media.com

Board approves districts

“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

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Related Topix: Washington County, IA, Wellman, IA, Ainsworth, IA, Crawfordsville, IA, Kalona, IA

Fri Oct 26, 2007

Houston Chronicle

Elizabeth Edwards vital to husband's campaign

“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

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Related Topix: John Edwards, US News

Wed Oct 24, 2007

New York Times

Almost Stealing the Show but Selling Her Husband

“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

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Related Topix: US News, John Edwards, Cresco, IA, 2008 Presidential Election

Tue Oct 23, 2007

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Pamida holds ribbon cutting for Grand Reopening

“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

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Related Topix: Atlantic, IA

Sun Oct 21, 2007

Chicago Tribune

Zombies invade Iowa

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

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Related Topix: Ottumwa, IA, Des Moines, IA, Travel

Fri Oct 19, 2007

KAAL-TV Austin

Principal Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing School Funds

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

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Thu Oct 18, 2007

The Gazette

Nicholson, Howard F.

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

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Related Topix: Iowa City, IA, Wedding

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