Iowa has a rich railroad history. As the westward movement grew, it became very clear that transporting goods by water …
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Compiled by Virginia Ekstrand
New London Journal News Oct. 3, 2024 12:00 am368d ago
Sites selected to report are within a one-hour drive from New London. Information is taken from the DNR Iowa Fishing …
By Gina Anderson
New London Journal News Oct. 3, 2024 12:00 am368d ago
Homecoming week is over and it was a fun week for the students K-12. Lots of activities were planned for …
Compiled by Gina Anderson
New London Journal News Oct. 3, 2024 12:00 am368d ago
1949 The Odd Fellows picnic was held at Perkins Park in Burlington. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Linken, …
By Beth L. Swift, Washington Public Library
Washington News Oct. 2, 2024 12:55 pm369d ago
“Why would you do that?” was the response I received from a (well-meaning) friend when I announced that after retiring …
News Oct. 2, 2024 12:50 pm369d ago
Macey Greiner grew up in Keota, where she dabbled in track, golf, volleyball and especially softball throughout her high school career. Her diagnosis with bunions at age 16 was more than a little shocking. The genetic condition leaves bones in the big toe out of place, causing joint pain and making a prominent bump in one’s foot.
News Oct. 2, 2024 11:20 am369d ago
Cars can no longer occupy curb on parts of East Main, Second, among others
News Oct. 2, 2024 11:19 am369d ago
Washington High School will open its doors for public tours on Oct. 16, in an effort to show off new facilities added during construction over the last year.
News Oct. 4, 2024 9:59 am367d ago
A continued lack of rainfall meant Iowa farmers had plenty of time for fieldwork last week, according to the latest crop progress and condition report for the state, published by the USDA on Sept. 30.
Staff reports
News Sep. 30, 2024 11:48 am371d ago
DES MOINES — Iowa’s corn and soy prices remain well lower than at any point in the last few years, …
News Sep. 30, 2024 11:23 am371d ago
Kate Flannery and Trevin Sulentich were named Washington’s 2024 Homecoming Queen and King Thursday night, Sept. 26, at the conclusion of the high school’s annual spirit assembly.
Courtesy of Washington County Auditor's Office
News Sep. 30, 2024 9:46 am371d ago
Deadline to register, and for worry-free postmarks, is Oct. 21
News Oct. 1, 2024 7:27 am370d ago
The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office said it was unable to locate a felony domestic abuse and harassment suspect after searching for hours, after the man fled on foot from officers Thursday morning, Sept. 26.
Courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
News Sep. 30, 2024 10:38 am371d ago
County directors play a critical role in the success of local extension programming, and in Washington County, Andy Miller is the go-to person. He was recognized for his service at this year’s Ag and Natural Resources Conference in Ames.