http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from Washington Evening Journal. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:31 CDT Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:31 CDT en-us Copyright 2011 Inland Media http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/edge-line-painting-on-county-roads-begins/1005294?source=rss The Washington County Engineer’s Office has contracted Vogel Traffic Services Inc. of Orange City to paint approximately 142 miles of edge-line on paved roads throughout the county. Work was scheduled to begin Wednesday with the painting of stop bars and other hand symbols and then progress to edge-line painting. The entire painting operation should last about a week, weather permitting. The public is encouraged ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/edge-line-painting-on-county-roads-begins/1005294 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:58:59 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/police-log-may-22-2013/1005256?source=rss The police log is supplied by the Washington County Communications Center. An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Total — 26 Treatment — 0 Male section — 22 Female section — 2 Work release — 0 Holding — 2 Special needs – 0 Contract inmates — 0 Arrests Travis James Hartman, 32, of Washington, was arrested Tuesday morning in the 2100 ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/police-log-may-22-2013/1005256 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:01:57 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/county-revises-fireworks-permit/1005082?source=rss County residents who want to shoot fireworks will have a few more items to complete on the Washington County application for fireworks permit. The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved the revised fireworks permit during its weekly meeting Tuesday morning. Auditor Dan Widmer and County Attorney Larry Brock worked on the permit and presented changes to the supervisors. Widmer said that a “hold ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/county-revises-fireworks-permit/1005082 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:54:28 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Linda Wenger) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/designs-kick-off-at-kidzfest/1005081?source=rss ]]> Along with the start of the annual Washington County Hospital’s Kidzfest 2013 Friday afternoon in Central Park, the chance for members of the public to vote on what the Marr Park Ainsworth trail will look like in the future also kicks off. Washington County Conservation Director Steve Anderson said today artists’ drawings of various improvements to the trail, which was inaugurated last summer, would be on ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/designs-kick-off-at-kidzfest/1005081 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:53:01 CDT news@washjrnl.com (David Hotle) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/no-special-privileges/1005079?source=rss ]]> RIVERSIDE — Riverside city administrator Rusty Rogerson told the Riverside City Council Monday that individual council members who want city information would have to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to get the information. Rogerson went on to say that under Iowa’s Open Records Law he would be able to tell that person it would be 20 days before the information would be given out. The Iowa Open ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/no-special-privileges/1005079 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:01 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Xiomara Levsen) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/police-log-may-21-2013/1004796?source=rss The police log is supplied by the Washington County Communications Center An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Total — 24 Treatment — 0 Male section — 21 Female section — 2 Work release — 0 Holding — 1 Special needs – 0 Contract inmates — 0 Arrests Zachary Ryan Bonebreak, 27, of Washington, was arrested Tuesday morning in the 500 ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/police-log-may-21-2013/1004796 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:31 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/brighton-city-council-meets-tonight/1004516?source=rss Brighton City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Brighton City Hall. Items on the tentative agenda include maintenance update, building permits, stage floor refinishing, grant process, mowing unkempt properties, and past due accounts. http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/brighton-city-council-meets-tonight/1004516 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:40 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/main-street-honored-friday/1004382?source=rss DES MOINES — Main Street Washington was honored Friday evening as the economic development program won a business development success story recognition for its work with JP’s 207. The 27th annual Main Street Iowa awards were presented Friday at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines. Completed nominations were submitted for 105 projects, of which 26 were selected ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/main-street-honored-friday/1004382 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:22:13 CDT news@washjrnl.com (David Hotle) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/riverside-sings-the-blues/1004380?source=rss ]]> RIVERSIDE—Whether or not Riverside has another Riverboat Blues Fest has yet to be determined. However, several people are happy at how things went on Saturday, May 18. “I think it went very well,” said Riverside city administrator Rusty Rogerson. “I couldn’t estimate how many people attended, but I’ve heard a lot of comments about how much people liked it.” Rogerson said there were several parents and grandparen... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/riverside-sings-the-blues/1004380 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:21:34 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Xiomara Levsen) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/severe-storm-causes-damage/1004379?source=rss ]]> Washington resident Jon Coon is thankful his house didn’t suffer more damage. During a thunderstorm on Sunday night a tree fell onto his house. According to the Washington County Communications log, Coon reported a tree had fallen on his house at 10:30 p.m. The tree hadn’t broken any windows or go through the roof. Coon was home at the time it had happened. “It happened around 10 p.m.” Coon said. “I noticed a ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/severe-storm-causes-damage/1004379 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:20:18 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Xiomara Levsen) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/police-log-may-20-2013/1004120?source=rss The police log is supplied by the Washington County Communications Center. An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Total — 25 Treatment — 0 Male section — 21 Female section — 2 Work release — 0 Holding — 2 Special needs – 0 Contract inmates — 0 Arrests Rollin J. Bontrager, 20, of Kalona, was arrested Friday morning in the 100 block of ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/police-log-may-20-2013/1004120 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:21:20 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/riverside-city-council-meets-tonight/1004087?source=rss The Riverside City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in city hall. Items on the agenda include the consent agenda; sheriff's report; citizens' comments; recognizing a citizen; public hearing on the water rate ordinance; committee reports; public hearing on the budget amendment; Pat Hansen, state electrical inspector; Mike Hart Engineering; WMA meeting update; chip seal work; storm water management issues; ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/riverside-city-council-meets-tonight/1004087 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:06:56 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/kalona-city-council-to-meet/1004074?source=rss The regular meeting of the Kalona City Council will be held at the Kalona Community Center/City Hall, Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Items on the agenda include public forum, public hearing on the 2012-13 budget amendment, FEMA mapping, Community Building/Recreation Committee, and consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 105.05 in regard to solid waste control and burning. http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/kalona-city-council-to-meet/1004074 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:33 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/wellman-city-council-to-meet/1004060?source=rss The Wellman City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. today, at the municipal building. Items on the tentative agenda include the consent agenda, public forum, sheriff's update, Relay for Life update, English River Watershed update, Fifth Street water main project with HR Green, Resolution 13-19 setting salaries for employees for fiscal year 2014, natural gas rate, discussion and action on appointing new council member ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/wellman-city-council-to-meet/1004060 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:25 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/making-a-clean-sweep/1003539?source=rss ]]> Beans Pharmacy received a broom during Friday morning’s SWEEP. It was one of three businesses recognized for their renovations by Main Street Washington. The other two businesses were Horak Insurance and Nailz & Hair Too. http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/making-a-clean-sweep/1003539 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:36 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/drainage-problems-discovered-at-lincoln/1003538?source=rss ]]> At the Washington Community School District’s (WCSD) school board meeting on Wednesday, May 8, board members found out there is an issue with the 1992 addition at Lincoln Elementary School. Superintendent Dr. Mike Jorgensen told the board that Dan Culp from Carl A. Nelson and Company, who is working on the designs for the new boiler at the old junior high school, told him about the issue at Lincoln. “We have ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/drainage-problems-discovered-at-lincoln/1003538 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:42 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Xiomara Levsen) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/washington-audit-report-released/1003536?source=rss Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. today released an audit report on the Washington Community School District in Washington. The district’s revenues totaled $23,446,149 for the year ended June 30, 2012, a 7.90 percent increase from the prior year. Revenues included unrestricted state grants of $9,686,288; local tax of $6,767,769; statewide sales, services and use tax of $1,310,349; operating grants, contributions, ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/washington-audit-report-released/1003536 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:38 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/highland-graduation-sunday/1003535?source=rss Highland HIgh School has 47 graduates in the class of 2013. For Highland High School principal Angela Hazelett, the 47 seniors have been a learning curve for her. “It’s been pretty hectic,” she said. “This is my first graduation ceremony so I don’t know exactly what I’m doing yet.” Hazelett was still trying to finish up some details for Sunday’s ceremony. Graduation lineup for the 47 seniors will begin at ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/highland-graduation-sunday/1003535 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:02 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Xiomara Levsen) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/school-ends-for-the-class-of-2013/1003534?source=rss ]]> As the last school day began for Washington High School seniors Friday, the first thing senior exchange student Basoari Widaastudi did was join the line in the varsity gym to return her 1:1 computer. With the countdown to return to her native Indonesia winding down, Widaastudi said her experience in the United States was “awesome.” She said that while she needs to return to Indonesia for at least one more year, ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/school-ends-for-the-class-of-2013/1003534 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:21 CDT news@washjrnl.com (David Hotle) News http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/county-supervisors-to-meet-tuesday/1003452?source=rss The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the county courthouse. Items on the tentative agenda include Richmond and Rubio sanitary sewer projects, personnel change request from the sheriff's office, personnel change request from county attorney, fireworks permit, Mental Health Board members, and Iowa OSHA complaint/Washington County Public Health. The ... http://washington-ia.villagesoup.com/p/county-supervisors-to-meet-tuesday/1003452 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:11 CDT news@washjrnl.com (Staff) News