After an emotional public hearing Monday night, the Mt. Pleasant Community School District will continue exploring options for demolition of the P.E.O. Memorial Library on the former Iowa Wesleyan campus and open bids later this month.
North 12th Street is one of the hottest areas of development in Fairfield, thanks to a partnership between Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity and Iowa Prison Industries.
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With the beginning of October, purple ribbons have appeared on squad cars and police uniforms in Washington. This is just one quiet, but unmistakable symbol of solidarity with survivors of domestic violence shown locally. The gestures mark the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when local leaders, advocates, and law enforcement renew their commitment to ending abuse and supporting survivors.
O.B. Nelson Park in Fairfield is sporting a new shelter thanks to a generous local donor.
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Washington’s iconic fountain has fallen dormant for another winter, but don’t worry because Memorial Day will be here soon enough and water will be shooting through the air once more.
Starting the week of October 13th, a portion of one lane on W61 (12th Street) in Washington will be closed for construction.
A dry summer and early fall might not be the best weather for crops and other vegetation, but it’s just what the doctor ordered for the area’s construction projects.
As of July 1, Henry County and the rest of Iowa began phasing out the regional mental health structure and shifting behavioral health oversight to Iowa Primary Care Association, a transition that officials say promises more streamlined service but raises questions about continuity, funding and local voice.
Seth Steele is only 13 years old, but he’s already thinking ahead to life after high school, and how he wants to continue his family’s work on one of the oldest farms in the county.
After nearly two years of waiting, the Washington Fire Department celebrated the arrival a new custom-built engine on Oct. 8 with a ceremony and short ride around town, following its delivery in August. This addition marks a major upgrade in firefighting capacity for the city.
Ghosts and goblins took a back seat to frogs and foxes Saturday night as families filled Marr Park for Washington County Conservation’s annual Halloween Hike. For many children, though, the treats were just as enticing as the games played alongside an educational story along the Halloween Hike.
The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Government Relations Committee and KILJ Radio will host two public forums this week to help voters learn more about the candidates running for local offices. The events are designed to encourage civic engagement and give residents an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to serve the community ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
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