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Author tries a copper bracelet for his elbow

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When I was a kid my father ran a gas station in Monroe. I loved “helping” my father with his business. I swept the floor and washed windshields—albeit I had to stand on a five-gallon bucket in order to reach the windshields. Mostly, I drank pop and ate Cherry Mesh candy bars. Farmers would come into the gas station, sit down in the chairs and empty grain out of the cuffs of their bib overalls, which I would then ...

YMCA duathlon provides challenges, rewards

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By John Butters, The JOURNAL The Washington YMCA's “Flying Pigs Duathlon” got off to a great start Saturday, as runners and bikers from near and far gathered in downtown Washington. At a cool 59-degree temperature, participants expected to run some personal bests but that didn't happen for the overall winners. Tony Martinek, of Coralville, was the overall male winner at 1:29:50; almost 4 minutes more than his ...

WACO's Kauffman Athletic Training and Fitness Center hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

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By Gretchen Teske, The JOURNAL WAYLAND — When Mark Kauffman graduated from WACO High School in 1982, he never could have predicted he would be back 36 years later for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the athletic training and fitness center complex that would bare his name. Kauffman, an Olds native, opened Athletico Physical Therapy Services at age 26. His company quickly grew to hosting over 400 locations in 11 ...

Pate discusses voting changes in Washington

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By David Hotle, The JOURNAL Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate visited Washington Friday afternoon to give a presentation on changes in the Iowa voting laws to a group of election officials at the Washington County Courthouse. Pate said he and his staff are giving a series of round-table discussions in all 99 counties in Iowa to clarify changes to the Iowa voting code. With about two months until the Midterm ...

Casino employees honored for volunteerism

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By John Butters, The JOURNAL RIVERSIDE — The Riverside Casino and Golf Resort was honored Friday with a visit by Governor Kim Reynolds in recognition of its award for community volunteerism. Volunteer Iowa selected the business as a winner in its fourth annual Give Back Iowa Challenge, a campaign in which businesses encourage their employees to volunteer and log their hours as part of an eight-week challenge ...

Police log - Sept. 11, 2018

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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. Jail count Males – N/A Females – N/A Work release – N/A Special needs – N/A Contract inmates -- N/A Treatment – N/A Holding – N/A Other facility – N/A Total – N/A Arrests A wanted subject was reported, Friday morning in the ...

Program trains law enforcement officers to assistance people in crisis

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By David Hotle, The JOURNAL Area officials are working with law enforcement personeell to make sure they have the tools necessary to connect someone in crisis with the help they need. The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Washington Police Department have been working together to give law enforcement officials two weeks of training in crisis intervention. Graduates of the course then return to the area and ...

Services available in Washington County

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In Washington County mental heath service available include: Crisis centers Hillcrest Family Services - (319) 653-6161 Washington County Hospital and Clinics emergency rooms - (319) 653-5481 Crisis hotlines 24-hour mental health crisis hotline - (877) 404-4770 National Suicide Prevention Hotline - (800) 273-8255 Mental health treatment Choices (319) 591-8176 Case management and car coordination Integrated ...

Riverboat Foundation hires familiar face

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By David Hotle, The JOURNAL People seeking help applying for a grant with the Washington County Riverboat Foundation will find a familiar face there to help them after Jan. 1, 2019 as the foundation Monday evening voted to hire a former member to be the new executive assistant. After interviewing five candidates, the foundation voted to hire Patty Koller, a former foundation president, as the new executive ...

Remembering 9/11

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In honor of the people who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, the Washington Fire Department displayed a flag over East Washington Street from its ladder truck. At the front of the ladder truck an empty firefighter's uniform is displayed in honor of the firefighters who died attempting to rescue people. The series of four coordinated attacks on the United States killed 2,996 ...

Large craft show fills Central Park over weekend

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By John Butters, The JOURNAL The Washington Chamber of Commerce's annual Craft Fair was an extravaganza of merchants and merchandise in Central Park on Saturday. Home-crafted products included jewelry, ceramics, woodcraft, fabrics, metal work and more. Shoppers could browse multiple products from the many vendors who displayed a surprising depth of offerings. “This is a great show. It's a great town,” said ...

Police Log

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Jail count Males – N/A Females – N/A Work release – N/A Special needs – N/A Contract inmates -- N/A Treatment – N/A Holding – N/A Other facility – N/A Total – N/A Arrests A wanted subject was reported, Friday morning in the 200 block of West Main Street in Washington. An officer responded. The warrant was quashed. The subject was transported to the jail to serve a mittimus. Tara Lynn Payton, 38, of Muscatine, ...

Tuesday Coffee Club

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August 7th Joan Leyden was hostess to eleven members and one guest to Tuesday Coffee club. Members met at The Bistro for a 11:30 luncheon. Three tables were set up in the Game Room making it enjoyable to share and visit with our group. Charlotte Magdefrau brought a pretty get well card she had made and members signed it with a greeting for one of our members unable to attend. Cucumbers were brought to share with ...

At the Library

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At the library, By Kayla Cook September is upon us! Fall is coming, school has begun, and the library is as busy as ever. Wee Read is filling up. Early Out Movie Madness will be presenting Rio 2 and the Zookeeper. Teens will also find a variety of programs including Crafternoons and Literary Alliance Book Club. Adults will also find returning programs like Sticks and Strings and the Washington Writers Workshop. ...

Human trafficking seminar

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The American Association of University Women is sponsoring an informational meeting on human trafficking. The meeting is scheduled for Tues., Sept 11, at 7 p.m. at the Washington Library. Senator Kevin Kinney will attend as well as local law enforcement official Chad Ellis. No reservations are required.

Highland enters Top 10 rankings

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By Doug Brenneman, JOURNAL Sports Highland's success during the first three weeks of the high school football season has been recognized by voters in the Associated Press high school poll. The Huskies, who received five votes in last week's Class A poll, garnered 15 in this week's vote, good enough to rank them ninth. When told of the Huskies' recognition, Highland head coach Scott Morel was speechless. “I ...

Police Log

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Jail count Males – 14 Females -- 6 Work release – 1 Special needs – 0 Contract inmates – 48 Treatment – 0 Holding – 2 Other facility – 0 Total – 71 Arrests Carlos Robert Cisnero Jr., 24, of Washington, was arrested Monday morning at Fern Cliff Road and 315th Street in Wayland on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia, and a Washington County warrant for violation of probation on original charge of OWI, ...

Police log - Sept. 12, 2018

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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. Jail count Males – 14 Females -- 6 Work release – 1 Special needs – 0 Contract inmates – 48 Treatment – 0 Holding – 2 Other facility – 0 Total – 71 Arrests Carlos Robert Cisnero Jr., 24, of Washington, was arrested Monday ...

Amish Cook

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It's 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon at our house. The church ladies and girls are all invited to our house for a few hours of fellowship. This time it's my turn to host the monthly ladies Bible study. Each time we review a chapter in the book, “The Power of True Success.” I enjoy attending these times of sharing where we can just come as we are and share what tough spots we may be encountering or thoughts to share ...

All ready for the beach

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Washington High School students, front, Allyson Wenger and Paige LaBelle, and, back, Ella Leyden, Jaya Ahlawalia, Hailey Flynn and Emma Zahs dress in their finest beachwear for beach day at the school, which is part of the Homecoming 2018 week.
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