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WaCo board ups general assistance aid; OKs building contracts

WASHINGTON Following an April 29 meeting where they approved an increase in aid to veterans that raised the threshold from 125 percent of the federal poverty level to 200 percent, Washington … more

Board OKs lease, DOT agreement, termination of mental health region

WASHINGTON Due to delays in remodeling at the county courthouse, a lease with the Iowa Department of Corrections for the 249-square-foot space in Building 3 at Orchard Hill was extended for six … more

Community Foundation of Washington County distributes funds to nonprofits

On Monday, April 28th, the Community Foundation of Washington County (CFWC) distributed over $46,145 in funds to 23 Washington County non-profits at a reception held at the Washington Country Club. … more

Board OKs ‘conservative’ budget; discusses funding options for road project

WASHINGTON Labeling it “a pretty conservative budget,” Washington County supervisors Tuesday approved the fiscal 2025-26 approximate $35 million total budget with 2.25 percent in tax asking. … more

Board gets updates; OKs county seal for chamber

WASHINGTON Following a brief discussion about a light or dark aluminum shade background, Washington County supervisors Tuesday approved the slightly darker version of the familiar American eagle … more

Contemplating a move? New REALTOR© understands the art of the fresh start

KALONA Peak season for buying and selling homes spans from March to June, with pleasant temperatures, a break between school years, and maybe a little extra dough in the pocket from tax refunds … more

Board OKs Timberline III plat, road dedication; buys Wellman tower

WASHINGTON In two unanimous votes, the Washington County supervisors Tuesday approved the final plat for Timberline Estates III, and the right of way dedication for 135th Street near the … more

Board OKs law enforcement contracts, reviews 5-year roads plan

WASHINGTON During their regular meeting April 8, the Washington County supervisors approved law enforcement contracts with seven of the county’s eight municipalities. The City of Washington has … more

Taxes and Timberline Estates main issues for WaCo board

WASHINGTON The Washington County supervisors meeting Tuesday opened with a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal 2025-26 that drew concerns about a proposed levy of 9.353999 … more

M-P grad shines in lead role in ‘Silent Sky’

CEDAR RAPIDS Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy graduate Madeline O’Donnell brought to life the character of Henrietta Leavitt on March 28-30 at the Ballentyne Auditorium in Cedar Rapids during … more

Board OKs change in juvenile detention services

WASHINGTON In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Washington County supervisors approved joining with the South Iowa Area Detention Service Agency, agreeing with County Attorney Nathan Repp that it … more

State economic development director tours WaCo: ‘Just gorgeous’

WASHINGTON COUNTY If you could choose the perfect blue-sky day on which to have Debi Durham, director of both the Iowa Finance (IFA) and Economic Development Authorities (IEDA), visit your county, … more

HIPPA, Orchard Hill costs concern supervisors

WASHINGTON After a lengthily presentation Tuesday from Carosh Compliance Solutions of Crown Point, Indiana, where representatives outlined services and protocols for meeting HIPPA compliance … more

WILD RIDE

WASHINGTON “We got through funnel week last week, which was kind of a wild ride,” Rep. Heather Hora said in her opening remarks Friday afternoon, and a “wild ride” is exactly what then … more

Board discusses HHS data request, HIPPA training; tables action to next week

WASHINGTON Washington County supervisors Tuesday tabled a data request from the state Health Human Services (HHS) department pending an update and clarification about exactly what local data is … more

Miller trial moved to May

Following a pre-trial conference Thursday, March 13, the trial date for Reuven Miller, 39, of Kalona, charged with first degree arson, a Class B felony, first degree harassment and interference with … more

TrekFest ’25: Enterprise actors Trinneer, Keating coming to Riverside

RIVERSIDE Before there was Captain James T. Kirk and the famed starship Enterprise NCC-1701, there was Captain Jonathan Archer and the starship Enterprise NX-01. Connor Trinneer and Dominic … more

WaCo Sheriff removes dogs from Riverside breeder

A search warrant was executed by law enforcement personnel with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, March 7, at BR’s Dobermans in rural Washington County. During the investigation, … more

Board to discuss an HR department

WASHINGTON Following a less than hour long work session after its March 4 regular meeting, the Washington County supervisors agreed to obtain further information about establishing a Human … more
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