Washington NewsLocal news for Washington, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.WCRF awards 39 grants, totaling $1.239 million- May 29, 2008 The Washington County Riverboat Foundation board announced its spring grant awards at the board meeting at Washington Fairgrounds Wednesday evening, May 21.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-ia/2008/05/wcrf-awards-39-grants-totaling-1-239-milli... Replacing winter-damaged trees Bigger may be better- May 22, 2008 Larger shade trees, like this white oak at Squaw Creek Park in Marion, offer many benefits over smaller ornamental trees, local experts say.http://www.topix.net/city/washington-ia/2008/05/replacing-winter-damaged-trees-bigger-may-... What once was public now is hidden- May 18, 2008 When James Billings was fired from a nursing home in Washington, Ia., for allegedly using an elderly resident's credit card, it was treated as matter of public record. via Httphttp://www.topix.net/city/washington-ia/2008/05/what-once-was-public-now-is-hidden?fromrss... ART exhibits- May 15, 2008 S.E., Cedar Rapids. Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life & Legacy of George Washington Carver. via Press-Citizenhttp://www.topix.net/city/washington-ia/2008/05/art-exhibits?fromrss=1 Halfway house resident charged with failing to return- May 11, 2008 A Washington, Iowa native could return to prison after he left a halfway house Friday morning and allegedly did not go to work. via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/washington-ia/2008/05/halfway-house-resident-charged-with-failin... Bill aids counties paying to jail illegal immigrants- May 9, 2008 "This bill is going to give a boost to local law enforcement agencies, freeing them to invest in the training and equipment they need to keep us all safe." WASHINGTON -- Iowa counties would be eligible for additional federal dollars to help pay the costs of jailing illegal immigrants under a bill the House unanimously approved Thursday. via Iowa City Press-Citizenhttp://www.topix.net/city/washington-ia/2008/05/bill-aids-counties-paying-to-jail-illegal-... Dateline Iowa- May 6, 2008 Three accused of using beer cans to get trout Three men were charged with 27 fishing violations after allegedly using beer cans to dredge trout from Glovers Creek in Fayette County. via Des Moines Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/washington-ia/2008/05/dateline-iowa?fromrss=1 |