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Demons score late to top Highland
By Travis J. Brown, Journal Sports Editor
Neither of the Washington baseball team’s first two games were pretty, but the Demons finished the opening week of the season with a handsome 2-0 ...
Not just another day off
By David Hotle
It is with pride in their son Steven’s accomplishments during the Afghani war, relief that he is now home, and sorrow that so many other parents’ ...
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By David Hotle - May 24
It is with pride in their son Steven’s accomplishments during the Afghani war, relief that he is now home, and sorrow that so many other parents’ ...
Farmers Market opens

By David Hotle - May 24
As the clock ticked down to 5 p.m. Thursday afternoon, a group had already gathered around Gerald Freyenberger’s table that he had set up in ...
Memorial Day events planned Monday

By Xiomara Levsen - May 24
There will be several ways to honor veterans and service members in the next couple of days. Friday afternoon flags will be placed on veterans’ ...
County Supervisors to meet Tuesday

May 24
The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, in the county courthouse. Items on the ...
Police log - May 24, 2013

May 24
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Physics on air

May 23
Washington High School physics teacher Jeff Richard and students Jacob Green, son of Steve and Pam Green, and Ty Stender, seated, son of Steve and ...
Highland students become alumni

May 23
Highland High School seniors say the “Pledge of Allegiance” at the commencement ceremony. It was held on Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the ...
WACO may revive some varsity sports

By Brooks Taylor - May 23
WAYLAND — Recently WACO Athletic Director Chad Edeker was reviewing the athletic year and realized the school district only offers four boys’ and ...
WACO base salary increases $900

By Brooks Taylor - May 23
WAYLAND — WACO’s base salary will increase by $900 to $26,815 under terms of the 2013-14 master contract which was approved by the WACO School ...
Counties come together for health care

By Xiomara Levsen - May 23
On Wednesday, May 22, representatives from six southeastern Iowa counties came together to discuss the next step in the process for developing a ...

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May 06
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‘That’s what people are for’

By Xiomara Levsen - May 02
Jim Munn will spend his last day of 49 years at Moore’s BP gas station tomorrow. Throughout his last week at work the station has had a revolving...
Crews respond to accident

May 07
Two people were transported to Washington County Hospital Monday evening following an accident that occurred at North Iowa Avenue and Fifth Street ...
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May 15
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‘It doesn’t work for me’

By David Hotle - May 16
David Nacos said that he hadn’t intended to comment on the Washington City Council’s discussion on sewer infiltration issues, but decided to after ...
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The Bill Gates Foundation spends hundreds of millions of dollars every year on mosquitoe nets to combat malaria in Africa when DDT was so effective...
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We have talked with Bob Dorr also, and often listen to his radio shows. Enjoyed the Main Street dance they played on the Washington Square awhile ...
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Neither of the Washington baseball team’s first two games were pretty, but the Demons finished the opening week of the season with a handsome 2-0 ...
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Highland picks up key conference win

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Highland picked up a key Southeast Iowa Super Conference North Division victory by defeating Mediapolis 7-2 on the road on Tuesday. Freshman ...

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Sophomore pitcher Katie Springer threw three perfect innings as the Huskies shelled WACO 14-0 in a Southeast Iowa Super Conference North Division ...
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The Highland softball team opened its season with a 17-1 win at Louisa-Muscatine on Monday night. Freshman Cheyann Adamson went 2-for-3 with a ...

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Former resident earns Eagle Scout award

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — James Butler of St. Joseph, Mo., earned the rank of Eagle Scout on May 5, 2013. He is a member of Troop 45, which is sponsored ...
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The Washington County Historical Society executive board met at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at Conger House. President Ferd Marie presided at the ...
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Years ago Ainsworth's busy thoroughfare, this Honor Board memorialized the men from Ainsworth who gave their lives in World War II. It was located ...
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Blair House, where these stairs are located, is one of 11 Washington County historical sites that will be open to visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. ...

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Courtney Jones and Brent Stout, both of Ypsilanti, Mich., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Courtney is the daughter of Alex and Deb ...
Class assignment brings survivor and rescuer together again

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May 03
These two pictures are from Tracy Owens. They were taken around 1970 and feature the Washington Shriners Sesame Street characters. Kermit the Frog ...

Student recognized for academic excellence

May 20
Samantha Ellingson, a student at Washington High School, was recognized by Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kimberly Reynolds for outstanding ...
It's the little things

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MUSCATINE — Patsy Ruth Courtney, 82, of Columbus Junction, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in the Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction. A celebration ...
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COLUMBUS JUNCTION — Dwight Hubert Clark, 86, of Iowa City, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in the VA Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be ...
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James Matthew Wehr, 38, of rural Keota, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at St. ...
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