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Wapello approves water rate increase on second vote
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:28:00 -0700
WAPELLO, Iowa — For the second time in two weeks, a 20 percent water rate increase has been approved by the Wapello City Council.
Wapello County Supervisors to discuss CAFO
Tue, 08 May 2012 03:25:16 -0700
Wapello County Supervisor Jerry Parker said the board will conduct a public hearing on the construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation in Section 15 of Washington Township, Wapello County.
Wapello County trail rides
Thu, 17 May 2012 03:44:55 -0700
The Wapello County Trails Council will host rides on the newest trail loop on Saturday, May 19, during their annual Mediathon fundraiser. The rides will be on an electric buggy, courtesy of Jefferson County Park. These rides will be limited to persons who are unable to access the trails, including the handicapped and the elderly only. Rides will originate in the John Deere parking lot near the ...
Prep girls golf roundup: Wapello cruises to 2A district title
Mon, 14 May 2012 21:30:00 -0700
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa — The Wapello girls golf team left no doubt Monday it has its eyes set on a fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament.
Farmers' Markets now open for business
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:03:03 -0700
Wapello County Farmer's Market opens Friday
With council vote, Wapello gets closer to higher water rates
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:00 -0700
WAPELLO, Iowa — The stop-and-go effort to approve higher water rates in Wapello finally got the green light Thursday, when the council voted 4-2 to approve the first reading of an ordinance amendment that would boost rates by nearly 20 percent.
Two public hearings on Wapello County Supervisors' agenda
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:18:32 -0700
A public hearing on an application for a confinement feeding operation and another for setting a date for amending the county’s current budget will be on the Wapello County Supervisors' agenda Tuesday morning.
Quilt show will be in Wapello
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0700
WAPELLO, Iowa — The Louisa County Historical Society will host a quilt show at the Wapello Museum, 609 N. James L. Hodges Ave. (U.S. Highway 61) in Wapello May 10-12.
Police arrest suspect accused of theft and burglary
Fri, 11 May 2012 10:32:52 -0700
A Ottumwa man is behind bars, accused of burglarizing multiple homes and vehicles.
Pella attorney announces run for Iowa Senate
Fri, 18 May 2012 03:44:25 -0700
Tim Tripp announced today that he plans to run for the Iowa State Senate in District 40, which includes Appanoose County.