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The Brighton City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Brighton City Hall.Items on the agenda include: public hearing on Fountain Street property, sheriff's department, maintenance update, approve affidavit operator, staffing, nuisances, building/fencing permit approvals, review project list, John Scotton, stump grinding, attorney update, community room cooling issue and past due accounts.

Pioneers defeat Harmony to earn second victoryThe Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment boys? basketball team won at Harmony 68-43 Thursday.The Pioneers (2-12) have now beaten Harmony twice this season. MSAE dominated the second and third quarters, outscoring Harmony 41-20 during the span.Surya Sawhney led the way with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Giovanni Cingire finished with 19 ...

The Washington Park Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22.Items on the agenda include: discussing Freedom Rock, discussing a veterans memorial and controlling trash and dog waste in Central Park.

Bicyclists participated in the first Rock 'n' Ride on Saturday, July 11, in between torrential downpours. Pictured above are the bicyclists taking a break from riding at Railroad Park in Riverside. A musician played the keyboard and sang to attendees.

The Columbus Junction City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: committee reports, mayor's report and closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(j) - to discuss a potential real estate transaction.

The family of Gary Murphy invites friends to join them to help celebrate Gary Murphy's 80th birthday.An open house is scheduled for Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the residence at 1617 N. Marion Avenue in Washington.It will be a casual, outdoor celebration. No gifts, please.

Water Rocks! presents the Conservation Station?a mobile learning center that educates audiences of all ages about the importance of healthy soil and clean water. It will be stopping at the Washington County Fair on Wednesday, July 22, from 3 to 7 p.m.Visitors to the Conservation Station can learn how everyone can do their part to help preserve and protect soil and water ? essential natural resources. The free, ...

The Riverside City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: third reading of the sewer ordinance, public hearing on Boise Street water main improvement project, resolution for bid on Boise Street water main project, resolution to accept offer on used firetruck, public hearing on the sale of used firetruck, public hearing to amend solid waste ordinance, purchase ...

The 4-H hay bale decorating contest returned to the Washington County Fair after being absent for a number of years. Twelve clubs participated with designs from a FairStream Camper to cinnamon roll, Minions to a ferris wheel.First place went to the Highlanders 4-H Club and their FairStream Camper, second place to the Riverside Clover Kids and their Poppin? in to the Fair, and third place to 76 Progressives and ...

The Washington City Council will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, at 120 E. Main St.Items on the agenda include: consent agenda, an update from the Washington Historic Preservation Commission, RAGBRAI invitation, discussion and consideration of request for ordinance change, public hearing on resolution for adopting plans for the Lexington lift station project, discussion and consideration of adopting council ...

The Kalona City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: second reading of ordinance No. 2015-318 amending the Code of Ordinances - water meters, sanitary sewer project change order, resolution for accepting public improvements Cornerstone Excavating, application for payment No. 8 - municipal pipe tool, Bunker Mill Bridge presentation, renewal of liquor license for ...

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, at the courthouse.Items on the agenda include: quarterly report from general assistance and veteran affairs, quarterly report from the sheriff, resolution 15-32 public highway easement 16-75-9 ? secondary roads, resolution 15-33 public highway easement 21-75-9 ? secondary roads, secondary road use request from Crawford Township, ...