Row crop harvest remained ahead of average as Iowa’s farmers had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 20, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Art students spent last week weaving fabric and strips of plastic through a fence around Lincoln Elementary’s playground, leaving messages they hope will prevent bullying and cheerfully decorate the schoolyard.
Washington School board President Troy Suchan announced Oct. 9 that he wouldn’t accept nominations to retain his title or become the board’s vice president at the board’s annual officer nomination meeting next month.
State senate contender Ed Chabal is the recently retired director of business and finance for the Mt. Pleasant Community School District, where he was also the school board secretary. It should come as no surprise, then, that the candidate’s biggest campaign talking points center on education.
Washington Performing Arts Series presents Kidsymphony: A Spooky Musical Adventure for the Whole Family! It’s coming, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, …
State Sen. Dawn Driscoll has served in the Iowa Legislature since 2021, winning a middle-of-term re-election bid after statewide redistricting in 2022. If re-elected, she said tax relief would be a top priority in the coming term.
Demons advance to 3A Region 5 semifinal with win over Bulldogs
The city of Washington will continue to require removal of gravesite decorations in its cemeteries ahead of annual cleanup dates, despite pushback from some community members.
Washington knocked off by No. 4 Mount Vernon in final home game
Demon set to join Duhawks next fall
Washington boys cross-country wins SEC; Rees and Dahl take individul titles
A city ordinance governing where, how long and when vehicles can park in residential yards has passed its final vote of approval. While the third and final reading last week ended months of debate, not everyone was happy with the outcome.
The Knights of Columbus Hall in Washington came alive the evening of Oct. 9, with the sounds of rustling plastic aprons and gloves and the seemingly endless requests for “More rice, please!” or, “We need more beans here!” as 100 volunteers from around the Washington Community, in conjunction with the nonprofit group Take Away Hunger, packaged 10,500 meals.
Ag Odor Control, LLC donated 2 oz OC7 Mini to each fall sport athlete to deodorize their shoes during the season, covering grades seven through 12.
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