Washington Weekly Review

Our local stories this week feature new city leadership, scrapped plans for an EMS levy, and the start of the new school year. Plus an FFA meeting with Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, a $4,000 grant for a film fest, and a tearful farewell. Your ears do not deceive you, this is the final episode of the Washington Weekly Review. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who listened to, shared,...

This week's show features a WCRF "emergency grant," special election results, and a blocked yard parking ordinance amendment. Plus a library visit from Sen. Joni Ernst, Kalona Public Library accreditation, and having moved 84 buildings in one lifetime. We likely won't have an episode for you next week, with a bunch of other projects to wrap up that are sure to take lots of our time and attention....

Your favorite newscast from Washington, Iowa, created by the Southeast Iowa Union, and produced by Kalen McCain. Our local stories this week feature declining dairy showmanship numbers, salaries for elected officials, yard parking rules, special election candidates, and a Big 'Ol Chair. Plus, if you listen closely, you might hear the sounds of a crew tuckpointing the wall directly behind the mic!...

Our local stories this week feature a river cleanup, elected county official salary decisions, and Richland's homecoming. Plus, rainfall for farmers, a Washington County Fair concert, and a heads up that we won't have a new episode next week. See y'all at the Washington County Fair!

An award-winning podcast from the Southeast Iowa Union, feat. Kalen McCain. This week's show features the departure of the Washington City Clerk, a steam engine, and construction on Washington County Road G36. Plus, abortion restrictions, wedding dresses, and the sound of a REAL train whistle! Call us to advertise on the show: 319-653-2191.

Our local stories this week feature a new ambulance director, a family recovering from a car crash, and a newly renovated ball field. Plus the end of a soccer team sharing agreement, an ambitious Washington County Fair Queen, and a triumphant return from the week off.

It’s the week of June 15, 2024. Our local stories this week feature a new ambulance tax, accessible parking and Juneteenth. Plus state legislature campaign finances, the Washington Public Library's MakeIT Space, and being the first person to use said MakeIT Space's audio recording studio! Want to get your ad on the air? Give us a call at 319-653-2191.

It’s the week of June 8, 2024. Our local stories this week feature the primary election, an unnamed creek, and the new public health director. Plus, the Iowa Court of Appeals, campaign signs, and a shorter episode than normal.

Our local stories this week feature graduation, Orchard Hill cost estimates, and a primary election campaign for a Board of Supervisors seat. Plus, politics on Memorial Day, new Ridiculous Days activities, and some pretty rugged outdoor audio. (Sorry about that.)

Our local stories this week feature esports, a city council replacement, and a new public health director. Plus Friday morning storms, EMS week, and the words, "We're so back."

Due to a very busy time of year and some upcoming travel plans, there'll be no new episode of WWR on May 4, 11, or 18. Thanks for sticking with us, we'll be back in your ears on May 24, 2024. For those wondering: Millie Youngquist won the mayoral election.

This week's show features a resigning Brighton City Council member, Northside Diner, and a mayoral candidate forum. Plus Farm to Film Fest, BPA trip funding, and a pun about the flavor of a community. Like the show? Want to exchange some money for advertising through a mass-media platform? Call 319-653-2191, we'll hook you up.

The City of Washington will hold a special election on April 30, to pick its next mayor. The winner of the race will finish the term in 2025. This special edition of the show takes highlights from our conversation with all three candidates in the running for the job. Want to hear your ad on the air? Give us a call at 319-653-2191. We appreciate the support.

Our local stories this week feature county and city budgets, Washington school district's budget, and an attendance challenge. Plus, a 70-year-old ice cream store, controlled burns, and not having a cold anymore.

Our local stories this week feature public comment rules, school budgets and taxes, and a resigning city administrator. Plus a crop progress report, Kirkwood Career Day, and the tortured sound of a host fighting a sinus issue for dear life. Call 319-653-2191 to buy an ad read for the show. Especially if your product is Sudafed. We'd love some free samples.

We're back, as promised! Our local stories this week feature the YMCA indoor pool, a business partnership dinner, and a Kalona medical clinic. Plus a $2,500 cast-iron seat, taco Tuesday, and construction sounds from upstairs! Call 319-653-2191 to get your advertisement on the show.

Some breaking news traded off with the time we normally use to make the show, so there'll be no episode of Washington Weekly Review on March 23. Sorry for the inconvenience, see y'all next week!

Our local stories this week feature free coffee memorials, a legislative forum, and fifth grade band class. Plus ag commodity prices, a welcome sign, and my favorite ad read I've ever done in my life. We've also got a newspaper that's pretty good. Check out SoutheastIowaUnion.com to check that out.

Your favorite news podcast based out of Washington Iowa is back! Our local stories this week feature the mayor’s resignation, a highway fire, and wind energy conversion systems. Plus Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, centuries of selling jewelry, and peer pressuring you to share the show.

Your favorite news podcast from Washington, Iowa. Our local stories this week include county department budgets, the Wellman Public Library, and a resigning Director of Public Health. Plus 4-day school weeks, Kindness muscles, and winning second place among Class IV Podcasts at the Iowa Newspaper Association's annual convention. Want to hear your ad on the air? Call 319-653-2191 to set that up.

Our local stories this week feature wind energy codes, a CMS inspection, and Washington for Justice. Plus sexual assault test kits, St. James alumni, and the word, "parochial."

Our local stories this week feature radon testing, the old Y building, and a capella choir. Plus wind ordinances, a really big snow plow, and "getting in there to help build it myself."

Your favorite news podcast from Washington, Iowa. Our local stories this week feature county budget requests, a letter from the city to the mayor, and the old Y Building. Plus caucus results and wooden model vehicles comprised of 80-230 pieces. Call 319-653-2191 to hear your own ad on the show!

We're back! Our local stories this week feature a new city council member, Washington County's budget directive, and a proposed 4-day school week at Highland. Plus, snow storms, 4-H enrollments, and an Iowa Newspaper Award nomination!

The Southeast Iowa Union's award-winning "weekly" newscast from Washington, Iowa. Our local stories this week feature the Washington City Clerk, hotel development agreement, and school board members. Plus an agricultural legislative forum, 17,000 lbs. of canned meat, and a happy holidays. This is our last episode of the year. You can tune back in to the Washington Weekly Review on January 13, 2024...