The second water sample came back clean from the State Hygienics lab in Iowa City, Friday morning. The boil advisory in Kalona was lifted this morning at 10 a.m. and door knockers were being distributed to those previously affected homeowners.
It's Christmas time. Come and celebrate Christmas at Christ's Birthday Banquet.The Washington Church of God will host its annual Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings beginning at noon on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. It is open to the public and everyone is invited to come and celebrate the special day with the people of the church. The church is located at 322 S. Ave. D. There is no charge for the meal, as this is ...
This picture was taken on March 25, 1920, when Don Proudfit turned 4. He was a lifelong resident of Washington, and passed away on Nov. 30, 2000. He is standing in the front yard of his grandmother, Ella Proudfit's house on the corner of West Washington Boulevard and North Avenue B. Across the street is the Second United Presbyterian Church, which was torn down in 1925.
Highland Community Schools Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in the high school boardroom.Items on the tentative agenda the consent agenda, receive visitors and read miscellaneous communications, Middle School Lego League presentation, Drop-Out/MAG application for 2015-16 school year, personnel, and reports of board, administration, board secretary, and superintendent.
(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Dec. 3, 2004)10 YEARS AGOOlegario Lopez Sr. had been living and working legally in Washington when he went to attorney Rufino Villareal for help.Villareal is now disbarred; Olegario?s wife, Madelina Juana Lopez Hernandes, is in Mexico unable to return; three of his children face deportation and one is leaving voluntarily; and he is awaiting a court date which will ...
The Washington Public Library is pleased to announce that all of downtown Washington now has access to the library?s wireless signal. As part of the heart of Washington, the library has chosen to offer wireless access in Washington?s Central Park to help strengthen community events in the historic downtown district. The library also provides wireless Internet access to give access to its digital collection, even ...
The United Presbyterian Women sponsored Thank-Offering Sunday on Nov. 23. Betty Colby and Jane Fehr presided. Karen Bartel, vice moderator of UPW of East Iowa Presbytery, was the speaker. She introduced Tommy Henderson who told about the Starfish Haiti program. He spoke movingly of his life and his dedication to the school in Haiti. The UPW will be sponsoring a child for a year.Greeters were Deb Helmick, Eleanor ...
Members from the Mid-Prairie School Foundation accepted a $200,000 grant at the Washington County Riverboat Foundation?s fall grant presentation on Nov. 20. The money from this grant will go toward the indoor athletic complex, which will be built on the northeast side of Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman.
Representatives from the City of Kalona accepting $90,000 grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation on Nov. 20. This grant will be used to remodel the community center for programs, local churches and the YMCA of Washington County beginning in January 2015.
Representatives from the City of Kalona are pictured accepting a $90,000 grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation on Nov. 20. This grant will be used to remodel the community center for programs, local churches and the YMCA of Washington County beginning in January 2015.
Parents, mark your calendars! The Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Washington Community YMCA is just around the corner. It will be held from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Dec. 6, at the YMCA, located at 121 East Main Street in Washington.Bring your kids in for some early Christmas shopping at the Y. All items are marked 50 cents to $5. The little ones can shop with a helper, while you wait in a nearby room.Don?t ...
Rosie Mart will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Dec. 18. Her family wishes to honor her with a card shower. Please send greetings to her at 1301 West Main Street, Washington, IA 52353.Rosie has two daughters who also live in the Washington area. They are Janet Leet and June Asper. She also is blessed with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Please help us honor her on this special birthday.
Pictured above are members from the Mid-Prairie School Foundation accepting a $200,000 grant at the Washington County Riverboat Foundation?s fall grant presentation on Nov. 20. The money from this grant will go toward the indoor athletic complex, which will be built on the northeast side of Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman.
Holiday fun with a lesson about giving is a perfect treat for the holiday season.The Washington Community Center will present Wally Jones and Casa Manana?s ?Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells,? at 2:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. This is a play by Allison Gregory, adapted from the book series by Barbara Park. Tickets are on sale at www.wctheater.com.
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