Water tower rises in Wellman with new 150000 gallon tank
Wellman is unveiling a new 150000 gallon water storage tower funded by revenue bonds totaling 1150000. The project replaces the 35000 gallon tank built in 1911 as improvements to the water plant include an aerator iron filters and an electrical control system. Construction began December 15 and completion is targeted for late April with service starting May 1. Landscaping and interior finishing follow later.
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Five Washington High students suspended for beer on school grounds
Five Washington High School boys each received three day suspensions after a faculty member allegedly caught them drinking beer on campus. Parents were notified by letter. The incident marks a rare disciplinary action at the school, with two similar cases occurring previously.
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City invites bids for street and sewer projects in 8 p.m. read
Washington City Council will open bids at 8 p.m. on April 4 for ten blocks of street improvements including curb and gutter with chip seal, six blocks of concrete paving, storm and sanitary sewers. Portland cement paving covers West Fifth Street two blocks and Fourth Avenue four blocks, plus 22 foot wide slip formed sections and additional East Eleventh Street blocks. Remaining works include concrete curb and gutter with chip seal on several blocks. Officials say the surfacing is durable for lighter traffic and lowers local assessments. The life expectancy of the surfacing is
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Good Samaritan Robbed On Highway Seeks Help
A 20 year old Washington man, Ken Mattison, said a stranded motorist robbed him on a highway shoulder between Muscatine and Blue Grass. He lost about $12, and he chose not to report the incident, saying it wasn’t worth the trouble. He warned others to avoid helping strangers in distress.
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Fiddler on the Roof tickets selling fast at Y’s Men event
Washington Y's Men present Fiddler on the Roof with performances April 10 to 15 at the high school. Capacity 528 each night, six shows total 3168 seats. As of 9 am today, remaining seats: Monday 118, Tuesday 88, Wednesday 91, Thursday 4, Friday 29, Saturday 45. 465 seats left.
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Issues Day at Washington High School Highlights Learning
Washington High School held Issues Day with discussions on drug dependency by an Iowa City Veterans Hospital group, Planned Parenthood by Mrs Newel Bendickson, the Vietnam War by veteran Rich Vosika, prison life by four inmates, and transcendental meditation by a University of Iowa student. A Me Natalie screening drew a crowd while a hypnotism demonstration was canceled due to a presenter error. The program also included rock and roll history by Bodiene and a film on war All Quiet on the Western Front. Participation was described as g00 and may be repeated.
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Senate Leaders to Visit China for Three Weeks in April
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield and Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott will depart Washington on April 16 for a three week visit to the People's Republic of China. They will tour Shanghai and other cities, meet government officials, and visit schools hospitals farms and plants. The trip aims to build understanding and will include a report to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on return.
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Loc Ninh Falls as North Vietnamese Press Saigon Link
North Vietnamese forces captured Loc Ninh seventeen miles north of Saigon and bombarded An Loc to the south while infiltrators cut Highway 1 near Tan Son Nhut. U.S. air power attacked Hanoi and Mekong Delta offensives expanded as Gen. Minh lengthened curfew to bolster Saigon security.
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Travelers warned as cold weather hits eastern Iowa
Weather bulletin for Iowa warns travelers about early afternoon conditions in east central and northeast areas. Tonight remains partly cloudy and cold with lows in the 20s to low 30s. Saturday will be partly cloudy and warmer with highs ranging from the 40s in the northeast to the 60s in the southwest.
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Governor lauds Legislature for productive short session
Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray congratulated lawmakers as the short 75 day session closed praising 15 of his 25 point program plus other bills. He noted ten proposals were not adopted and pledged to seek their passage in the future. He highlighted major achievements in reform, environment, civil rights, and education while urging action on several omitted measures. The governor also credited legislators for ratifying an equal rights for women amendment and establishing a governor's commission on the status of women.
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Iowa Daily Press Association
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IDPA
Robert D. Ray
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State Department
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Department of Transportation
Iowa
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Washington County Coffee Day Sets New County Record
County chairman John Winga Jr reports a record 586.34 dollars raised in Washington County during the March 24 Coffee Day. Iowa Restaurant Association and Iowa Association for Retarded Children sponsored the event with restaurants donating coffee and facilities and drinkers contributing to the cause.
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