A group of property owners on 140th street hoping to split the cost of proposed road improvements 50-50 with Washington County saw their petition rejected Tuesday morning, after county supervisors said they were unwilling to spend taxpayer funds on the proposal.
Oct. 23-25, 10 Washington FFA members attended the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the trip they attended Convention sessions, the FFA Career Show, an Apple Orchard tour, Megan Maroney concert, Three Hills FFA Command Performance Rodeo, FFA Mega Shopping Mall, and a Brazilian steakhouse.
The Demons are 7-0 going into the playoffs next month, after a nail-biter victory over Williamsburg on Tuesday. It’s an astounding success for Washington High School’s first-ever season with the activity.
Golden Hawks end 20 year state drought
Iowa State Rep. Heather Hora, Stutsman Supply COO Mark Stutsman, and Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke at a campaign fundraiser for the incumbent Republican legislator Oct. 22 which was well-attended by a number of state ag and political leaders.
An anticipated IPIB response to a public records complaint in Henry County may have implications for transparency across the state in cases where public officials consult with private attorneys.
Washington Performing Arts Series proudly presents Jeremy Stolle, recently seen as the lead character in Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera” …
Highland Superintendent Ken Crawford makes the case for the school’s $15 million bond on the ballot Nov. 5.
Democratic contenders for the Iowa Legislature held a town hall at the Washington Public Library last week, speaking with voters about a handful of the party’s talking points before taking questions submitted by audience members. Organizers framed the event as a replacement to the typical Washington Chamber of Commerce-run candidate forum ahead of Election Day, which did not materialize this year due to scheduling conflicts.
When the Iowa Pork Producers Association first asked Matt Gent to be its board president, he said no. The Wellman hog grower, running a farm owned by his family for three generations, was uninterested in the spotlight or the time commitment away from his operation. And while he had already served on the pork board for several years, he didn’t feel his knowledge of the group was thorough enough to lead it himself.But after thinking about it for a while, Gent figured it would be helpful to have a relatively young farmer in the leadership position, rather than a retired producer who understood the industry but wasn’t as engaged with its day-to-day issues.
Demons swept by 6th-ranked Knights in regional semifinals
Golden Hawks sweep Albia to move one win away from state
The Class 2A and 1A state qualifying cross-country meets were held around the state of Iowa on Thursday. Here re …
Washington sends both boys and girls squads to state for 1st time, MP freshman gets final spot
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