Sheriff Jerry Dunbar reports on today's conditions
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Highway 218 update
Highway 218 in Washington County is now listed at "wet" by the Iowa DOT. However, temperatures are dropping, and driving conditions may change.
The previous towing restriction for 218 is lifted.
The previous towing restriction for 218 is lifted.
Audio about Washington County roads
Washington County Roads report from the Maintenance Foreman. Heard on KCII today during Midday Magazine.
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Cancellation list 9 a.m.
Schools
-Washington Schools closed
-St. James closed
no preschool
-Columbus Schools closed
-Highland Schools closed
-IMS closed
-Keota Schools closed
-Lone Tree Schools closed
-Mid Prairie Schools closed
-Sigourney Schools closed
-WACO Schools closed
-Wapello Schools closed
-Mt. Pleasant Public Schools closed
-Mt. Pleasant Christian School closed
-Winfield Mount Union Schools closed
-HACAP Head Start closed
-Kirkwood Community College all locations closed
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Community Updates
-Washington County Mini Bus is closed
-Washington Y senior dining, home delivered meals in Washington and Brighton and the Hospitals Meals on Wheels program are canceled
-Wellman Senior Dining closed
-Keokuk County congregate meal sites are closed
-The Area Agency on Aging meal program in Columbus Junction and Columbus City is canceled
-Snow emergency for the City of Riverside.
-Louisa County government offices open at 10 a.m.
-Henry County Courthouse is closed
-Parkview Home in Wayland Christmas Party is rescheduled for Monday at 1:30
-Private Pesticide Training in Washington and Sigourney has been canceled
-No group exercise classes at the Washington Y
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Businesses
-Lending Hands Adult Day Care closed
-Riverside VFW closed
-Sunrise Child Care in Wellman closed
-Dental Care by the Square in Washington is closed
-Curves in Washington opening at noon
-Washington Schools closed
-St. James closed
no preschool
-Columbus Schools closed
-Highland Schools closed
-IMS closed
-Keota Schools closed
-Lone Tree Schools closed
-Mid Prairie Schools closed
-Sigourney Schools closed
-WACO Schools closed
-Wapello Schools closed
-Mt. Pleasant Public Schools closed
-Mt. Pleasant Christian School closed
-Winfield Mount Union Schools closed
-HACAP Head Start closed
-Kirkwood Community College all locations closed
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Community Updates
-Washington County Mini Bus is closed
-Washington Y senior dining, home delivered meals in Washington and Brighton and the Hospitals Meals on Wheels program are canceled
-Wellman Senior Dining closed
-Keokuk County congregate meal sites are closed
-The Area Agency on Aging meal program in Columbus Junction and Columbus City is canceled
-Snow emergency for the City of Riverside.
-Louisa County government offices open at 10 a.m.
-Henry County Courthouse is closed
-Parkview Home in Wayland Christmas Party is rescheduled for Monday at 1:30
-Private Pesticide Training in Washington and Sigourney has been canceled
-No group exercise classes at the Washington Y
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Businesses
-Lending Hands Adult Day Care closed
-Riverside VFW closed
-Sunrise Child Care in Wellman closed
-Dental Care by the Square in Washington is closed
-Curves in Washington opening at noon
Department of Transportation announcement
US 218: from US 61 South to I-80; I-380
roadway is completely covered with mixed snow ice or slush, towing services prohibited
last updated today at 6:58 AM
roadway is completely covered with mixed snow ice or slush, towing services prohibited
last updated today at 6:58 AM
Ice cancels schools, covers roads
Heavy ice observed downtown Washington. The Washington County Public Safety Center reports that some roads are better than others, but travel is not advised. Schools are canceled today (Friday) .
Here is an updated list: http://www.ask4direct.com/custom/kcii
Here is an updated list: http://www.ask4direct.com/custom/kcii
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Rain is falling
It came a little later than expected, but the freezing rain started falling shortly before 7 p.m.
Latest cancellation list
Here's the latest; the list is also right here
-Washington Schools will dismiss at 1:10
-Highland dismisses at 1
no evening activities
-Keota Schools dismissing at 11:30
-Lone Tree Schools dismissing at 1
-Mt. Pleasant Public Schools dismissing at 12:40
-Sigourney Schools dismissing at 11:30
-WACO Schools dismissing at 1:10
-Wapello Schools dismissing at 1
no evening activities
-Winfield Mount Union Schools dismissing at 1
no evening activities
-Indian Hills Community College closing at noon
-Columbus Schools dismissing at 1:20
-IMS dismissing at 2
-Mid Prairie Schools Dismissing 2 hours early
-Washington Youth Wrestling has been canceled
-Washington Schools will dismiss at 1:10
-Highland dismisses at 1
no evening activities
-Keota Schools dismissing at 11:30
-Lone Tree Schools dismissing at 1
-Mt. Pleasant Public Schools dismissing at 12:40
-Sigourney Schools dismissing at 11:30
-WACO Schools dismissing at 1:10
-Wapello Schools dismissing at 1
no evening activities
-Winfield Mount Union Schools dismissing at 1
no evening activities
-Indian Hills Community College closing at noon
-Columbus Schools dismissing at 1:20
-IMS dismissing at 2
-Mid Prairie Schools Dismissing 2 hours early
-Washington Youth Wrestling has been canceled
Community announcements
Washington County cancellations, delays, early outs, and announcements are found at the following page.
Cancellations and Delays
If you have weather related cancellations or announcements, call KCII at 319-653-2113.
Cancellations and Delays
If you have weather related cancellations or announcements, call KCII at 319-653-2113.
Ice Storm Preview
In Touch with Southeast Iowa interview with Weathereye Meteorologist Laura Lockwood on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Keep in mind this aired on Wednesday.
The storm is expected today (Thursday) afternoon.
Find the interview on the Radio Plus Page on the list on the right side.
See the interview list
Listen to KCII during the Midday Magazine for another "In Touch" for an update from Emergency Management Coordinator Larry Smith.
The storm is expected today (Thursday) afternoon.
Find the interview on the Radio Plus Page on the list on the right side.
See the interview list
Listen to KCII during the Midday Magazine for another "In Touch" for an update from Emergency Management Coordinator Larry Smith.
Ice Storm Preparations
This blog for KCII Radio in Washington, Iowa is revived today in preparation of an ice storm expected this afternoon and evening. KCII News will be posting information here through the evening and Friday if it is necessary.
We used this space during record flooding in June to bringing you any and all relevant information.
This is what the National Weather Service issued this morning about the storm:
A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT THE AREA STARTING THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING INTO FRIDAY MORNING. SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL AND ICE WILL BE SEEN WITH THIS STORM BY THE TIME IT ENDS. TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS...IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE...OVER PORTIONS OF FAR NORTHEAST MISSOURI...EASTERN IOWA...AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS. THE LATEST INDICATIONS SHOW THAT THE STORM MAY PRODUCE MAINLY SNOW
NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80...WITH HEAVIEST ACCUMULATIONS OF SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN LIKELY TO THE SOUTH.
This link has several resources for preparation for severe winter weather:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=dvn&storyid=20220&source=0
We used this space during record flooding in June to bringing you any and all relevant information.
This is what the National Weather Service issued this morning about the storm:
A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT THE AREA STARTING THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING INTO FRIDAY MORNING. SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL AND ICE WILL BE SEEN WITH THIS STORM BY THE TIME IT ENDS. TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS...IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE...OVER PORTIONS OF FAR NORTHEAST MISSOURI...EASTERN IOWA...AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS. THE LATEST INDICATIONS SHOW THAT THE STORM MAY PRODUCE MAINLY SNOW
NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80...WITH HEAVIEST ACCUMULATIONS OF SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN LIKELY TO THE SOUTH.
This link has several resources for preparation for severe winter weather:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=dvn&storyid=20220&source=0
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Washington County Fair 2008
KCII will post some short videos of a few events this week from the fair. Listen for live updates from the Bid Red Radio, and look for it playing music this at the fairgrounds.
4-H and FFA Livestock Judging contest
Monday, July 14
Washington, Iowa
Washington County Fair
4-H and FFA Livestock Judging contest
Monday, July 14
Washington, Iowa
Washington County Fair
Friday, July 4, 2008
Muscatine volunteers needed
THIS EMAIL IS FROM Tom Brehmer
I've been asked to resend this with additional numbers, as the number in the original notice goes to our office answering machine. Our office, however, is closed for the 4th of July weekend. It was thought more people may be available during the holiday weekend and we might miss some wishing to volunteer. So, if you could please run the following for this weekend, we'd really appreciate it. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience and confusion. Thanks!
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Volunteers and Information in Muscatine is seeking volunteers to aid in flood recovery efforts for handicapped and elderly flood victims. If you are able-bodied and can help, please call Volunteers and Information in Muscatine at the following numbers:
563-299-2693
563-299-3738
563-299-9676
Tom Brehmer
Vice Chairman, V & I Board Of Directors
Muscatine, Iowa
Contact: 563-260-5486
I've been asked to resend this with additional numbers, as the number in the original notice goes to our office answering machine. Our office, however, is closed for the 4th of July weekend. It was thought more people may be available during the holiday weekend and we might miss some wishing to volunteer. So, if you could please run the following for this weekend, we'd really appreciate it. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience and confusion. Thanks!
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Volunteers and Information in Muscatine is seeking volunteers to aid in flood recovery efforts for handicapped and elderly flood victims. If you are able-bodied and can help, please call Volunteers and Information in Muscatine at the following numbers:
563-299-2693
563-299-3738
563-299-9676
Tom Brehmer
Vice Chairman, V & I Board Of Directors
Muscatine, Iowa
Contact: 563-260-5486
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
99 reopens in Oakville
This information from Kathy Vance:
WAPELLO, Iowa- The Louisa County Emergency Management Director announced Highway 99 has been reopened in to the flooded city of Oakville. Residents are being allowed to return to their homes to begin the clean-up. Louisa County Sheriff Curt Braby is warning residents many parts of the city are still under water and to enter at their own risk.
Contractors and other professionals, volunteers and the media have also been cleared to enter the City of Oakville but must receive credentials.
Contractors and other professionals must report to the Louisa County Tax Assessors office located in the County Courthouse at 117 South Main Street in Wapello, Monday-Friday 8am-4:40pm. Contractors and professionals will have to show ID and business license.
Volunteers must report to the Solid Rock Baptist Church located in Wapello at 14041 Locust St.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Fund raising
Polly Prior from Columbus Junction has this information:
T-shirts are for sale to help with flood relief for Columbus Junction and Louisa County.
The CJ Gazette has t-shirts for sale that the money will go into a fund to help Louisa County,the 3 cities of CJ, Wapello, and Oakville.
The business "Simply Soothing" is making t-shirts for sale to help the flood relief in Columbus Junction. They will custom make the shirt with various pictures from the flood. They also have Flood Survival baseball caps.
T-shirts are for sale to help with flood relief for Columbus Junction and Louisa County.
The CJ Gazette has t-shirts for sale that the money will go into a fund to help Louisa County,the 3 cities of CJ, Wapello, and Oakville.
The business "Simply Soothing" is making t-shirts for sale to help the flood relief in Columbus Junction. They will custom make the shirt with various pictures from the flood. They also have Flood Survival baseball caps.
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