Archive for: February 2010

Although it originally was part of the major remodeling for the new Riverside city hall, a backup generator was deleted from the plans. Monday, the council addressed the need for one whose purchase and installaiton would be no more than $7,000.
The unit, which could be fueled by LP or natural gas, would be installed at the southside of the building. When council member Ralph Schnoebelen suggeted battery backup instead, Mayor Brian McDole said the concern is that batteries would not be sufficient, that everything is digital and there would be neither power nor phones and lights. Council member Kevin Kiene suggested that the city hall may not have a sufficient gas supply to operate both a generator and a furnace. After more discussion, the council agreed additional information is needed and the item will be on the next meeting agenda.
The council also discussed traffic on Highway 22, which is the city’s main street, suggesting that the sheriff’s office issue speeding tickets. Sheriff Jerry Dunbar, who was present, said, “We could get some reserves in at $15 per hour.” He added that the previous mayor had asked about extra patrol hours.
Mayor Brian McDole stressed “We have to figure out how to slow people down, 22 is just terrible.”
Council member Betty Kaalberg said, “Hire someone for a little while to get everyone scared.”
Questions also were raised about having a camera unit on speed signs, but City Attorney Les Lamping said the cost of such equipment is high.

Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded Iowa $18,309,080 for two high-speed passenger rail projects in the state, including $1 million for a series of studies for a passenger rail line to run from Chicago to …

February 15, 1976 - January 18, 2010
Nathan J. Gottlieb, 33, of Iowa City, Iowa, died at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa, Monday, January 18, 2010, after a sudden heart attack. A memorial service was held Sunday, January 24, 2010, …

1951 - 2010
Dianne Brown, 58, of Washington, Iowa, died Saturday, January 23, 2010, at her residence following a battle with cancer.
Services were Friday January 29, 2010, in Marion Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby …

The Highland Huskies lost to Pekin on the road Friday, January 29, 60-49. The Huskies got off to a very slow start and couldn’t catch up.

We had no fire or intensity in the first half, and it showed. You can’t …

The Highland girls’ basketball team defeated WACO on the road 47-29 Tuesday, January 26.
The win came despite a lackluster performance from the girls. Highland coach Jody Fink said, “It just looked as if we didn’t want to be here. We …

The Lone Tree wrestlers participated in the South East Iowa Super Conference wrestling tournament Saturday, January 30, at Louisa-Muscatine.
Dillon Buline (125) placed second, falling to Jake Kadel of New London-WMU.
Austin Ronan (135) placed second, falling to Brad Goehring of Van …

Highland wrestlers had a tough day at the East Buchanan duals Saturday, January 23. Jesse Hahn (119) and Zach Frank (125) went undefeated for the day.
Coach Clint Jones said, “Hahn really pressured his opponents all day, as he earned us …

A public hearing and first reading of the proposed Washington County zoning ordinance is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, in the new 4-H Building on the Washington County fairgrounds.  Gary Lozano of RDG of Omaha, Nebraska, and Des …