Shots fired into Washington apartment injure Keota man
Early morning gunfire at 309 E Second wounded Benjamin J. Cottrell, an overnight guest of Charles Langford. A superficial wound to the left leg and a couch hit were reported. Police found casings and slugs. no suspects and no motive yet. The shooter fired from the building exterior as forensics assess rifle or pistol.
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Jim) Cottrell
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Scranton
Ainsworth crash leads to charge for failure to yield
Sheriff deputies report David L. Reid aged 23 failed to yield at an intersection on highway 92 near Ainsworth, colliding with a tractor-trailer driven east by Curtis M. Chittenden age 31 of Clarence. Damage exceeds $500.
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Ainsworth
Highway 92
David L. Reid
Curtis M. Chittenden
Clarence
Spring Fling at Lincoln Elementary Monday May 23
Lincoln Elementary hosts a Spring Fling on Monday May 23 at 7 30 p m on the playground weather permitting. First grade students perform a physical education demonstration with jump ropes hula hoops and parachutes while Lincoln art classes display works and second and fifth grades join the program. The Lincoln parent teacher group will hold a short meeting before the demonstration.
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Lincoln
Highland High School concert by band and chorus
Highland High School will host a public concert on Thursday May 19 at 7 30 p m in the high school gym The band plans to perform before traveling Saturday to Des Moines and Kansas City for performances at Worlds of Fun Admission is free for the Thursday concert.
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Highland High School
Des Moines
Kansas City
Optometrist breaks leg skateboarding after driveway trial
Washington optometrist Dr. Bill Westphal injures his left leg in a skateboard fall while trying a steeper driveway after successful solo attempts. He admits his daughter Christine warned him and jokes about pride being fractured too. He vows to ride again only if it’s his own board and not for kids.
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Evening Journal
Bill Westphal
Westphal
Washington
Christine
Two local teachers to be feted in May open house
In an open house May 22 from 3 30 to 5 p m at Captain's Table two retiring educators will be honored. Mrs Berdena Bagby 65 of Stockport has 34 years in music education at Lincoln Stewart and Brighton. Mrs Mary Loveless 65 of Lincoln Elementary has 27 years teaching 5th grade reading spelling and writing and plans to substitute teach and travel after retirement. Both say teaching has been their life's major work and they will miss daily student interaction.
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Washington Community School
Mary Loveless
Lincoln
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Jefferson
Parsons College
University of Iowa
Sunrise Singers
Whitney seeks Iowas governorship in a crowded bid
Polk County Supervisor Tom Whitney, 33, former Iowa Democratic Party chair, campaigns across Iowa to boost recognition. He argues leadership is bland and calls for reform while facing Governor Robert Ray, popular with 81 percent approval, as he weighs a late 1990s bid with a decision due in autumn.
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Mark Keedy
Des Moines
Robert Ray
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Ray
Whitney
Pogo
Carter
Capitol Hill
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Robert
Tom Whitney
Democratic Party
Polk County
Journal
Senate kills House plan for unemployment fund financing
In Des Moines Iowa the Senate rejected House changes to finance the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund. The 45 to 2 vote sent the bill back with objections to a provision that would exempt employers with no claims in 10 years and ease unemployment taxes for good record employers. Supporters argued the amendment would reward strong employers while critics warned of reduced predictability in funding.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Senate
Fred Nolting
Nolting
Arlo Hullinger
D-Leon
Tornadoes Hit Great Plains Prompt Yellowstone Closures
Thunderstorms spawned more than 30 tornadoes across the Great Plains with eight in the Texas Panhandle and seven in Nebraska. Six caused substantial damage but no injuries. West Texas endured days of severe weather while Yellowstone entrances closed except the west gate after a Spokane? no, Teton County sheriff said.
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United Press International
Great Plains
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Texas Panhandle
Nebraska
Kansas
North Dakota
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Texas
Weather Service
Fort Worth
Yellowstone
Teton County Sheriff's
Jackson
Wyo
Thunderstorms Likely Across State Tonight Through Friday
A strong storm system may bring thunderstorms to most areas tonight and Friday. Few severe storms possible in northern and western sections tonight. Lows dip into the 60s with highs Friday reaching upper 70s to mid 80s.
YMCA Day Camp Registrations Due by June 3
Boys and girls ages 5 through second grade may join a YMCA Day Camp in Sunset Park Washington. The three June sessions run 6–10, 13–17, and 20–24 with a $9 per session fee plus a $3 pre-registration. Only the first 25 applicants per session are accepted, and transportation is the responsibility of parents.
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Washington
Sunset Park
YMCA
Don Turner
The
Walton Fish Day Supports Disabled Children at Pond
The Chicagua Chapter of the Izaak Walton League sponsors Fish Day at Schoonover's Pond on Monday May 23 for handicapped children from University Hospital school Washington County Developmental Center and pre school trainable and adult classes. Rain date is Tuesday May 24.
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Washington County Developmental Center
Schoonover’s Pond
Chicagua
Izaak Walton League
Washington
Myron Saladay
Waltons
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