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Democrat, Republican caucuses set for Jan. 15

KALONA Republicans announced their 2024 presidential caucus locations on Dec. 8, and Democrats followed suite on Dec. 15, preparing for the first contest in the presidential nominating cycle. Both … more

Iowa House Republicans outline 2024 session priorities

On Dec.18, the Iowa House Republican caucus outlined their priorities heading into the 2024 Legislative Session. House Republicans are led by Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford). … more

New member, new vehicle, budget prep for health board

WASHINGTON After the 2022 “year of learning,” the Washington County Board of Health found teamwork in 2023 has gone “pretty well,” noted Administrator Emily Tokheim Thursday, Dec. 14, as … more

Ambulance 3rd shift gets green light

Washington After a detailed discussion about part-time versus full-time personnel, including costs comparisons and employee retention, the supervisors gave a green light to a third shift in the … more

KCTC adds experienced staff with acquisition of Farmtel

WASHINGTON When Kalona Cooperative Technology Company’s acquisition of Farmtel Communications was completed on Nov. 20, the telecommunications services provider gained more than additional … more

Board asked for funding, defers action on wages for officials

WASHINGTON The Washington County Supervisors Tuesday were asked to continue funding for the East Central Iowa Council of Governments’ East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund (ECIHTF) and the … more

Retiring employee gives long notice

WASHINGTON Officially, Sue Rich will retire as the county Veterans Affairs Officer and the General Assistance director in March 2025; however, she told the supervisors in a work session November … more

WCPH team met challenges head-on in 2023

WASHINGTON In her recent annual report to the county supervisors, Emily Tokheim, Administrator for Washington County Public Health (WCPH), noting staff turnovers, position changes and new program … more

Third shift for ambulance services a step closer

WASHINGTON A possible third shift for the Washington County Ambulance Department moved a step closer when Washington County Supervisors Tuesday asked Interim Director Katrina Alternhofen to return … more

Permanent third shift ambulance crew likely early in 2024

WASHINGTON In a report about operating a permanent third shift for the Washington County Ambulance Services, Katrina Altenhofen, department interim director, in a Nov. 28 work session with the … more

Ambulance report outlines need for third shift

WASHINGTON Although they were not able to take any action, the Washington County Supervisors Tuesday considered adding a third shift to the Washington County Ambulance services. They plan to take … more

Canvass sees no change

WASHINGTON Washington County Supervisors Nov. 21 completed their canvass of the Nov. 7 city/school board elections that produced no changes in either the city elections or the school board ones. … more

Board offers support for Riverside project

WASHINGTON Following a brief presentation from Riverside’s City Administrator, Cole Smith, on the city’s plan for an English River seven-mile Water Trail Project, the supervisors Tuesday … more

Culvert replacement closing 190th Street west of Louisa Washington Road

On Monday, November 13, 2023, weather dependent, Washington County will begin the replacement of a corrugated multi-plate culvert on 190th Street. This structure is located approximately four hundred … more

Two named to health board; supervisors discuss IT needs

WASHINGTON Following a discussion about procedures to fill Health Board vacancies, the Washington County supervisors Tuesday approved board appointments for Jason Taylor, the county’s … more

4-H’ers honored with “I Dare You” Leadership Award

Washington County 4-H’ers Taylor Bartholomew and Zoey Dennler were awarded the national I Dare You Leadership Award in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for … more

Brinning family named 4-H Family of the Year

The 4-H Family of the Year helps continue the strong tradition and history of Washington County 4-H. They have helped make our 4-H program one to be proud of. Receiving the 2023 4-H Family of the … more

4-H Special Awards

Washington County Special Awards were distributed at the 4-H Awards Celebration on Nov. 5. Intermediate and senior 4-H’ers had the opportunity to apply and interview for these prestigious awards. … more

4-H Award Celebration distributes 250 awards

The Washington County 4-H & Youth Committee along with the Washington County 4-H County Council held the annual 4-H Awards Celebration November 5. This event celebrated the 2022-2023 4-H year and … more
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