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A weekly local news cast from the Southeast Iowa Union, based out of Washington, Iowa.

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A weekly local news cast from the Southeast Iowa Union, based out of Washington, Iowa.

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English


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SPECIAL ELECTION EDITION: Week of April 20, 2024

4/20/2024
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.

Duration:00:21:32

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Week of April 13, 2024

4/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:09:00

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Week of April 6, 2024

4/6/2024
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.

Duration:00:09:43

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Week of March 30, 2024

3/30/2024
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.

Duration:00:09:39

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Notice: no episode this week

3/22/2024
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!

Duration:00:00:40

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Week of March 16, 2024

3/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:10:16

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Week of March 9, 2024.

3/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:09:48

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Week of Feb. 17, 2024

2/17/2024
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.

Duration:00:10:06

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Week of Feb. 3, 2024

2/3/2024
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."

Duration:00:09:57

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Week of Jan. 27, 2024

1/27/2024
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."

Duration:00:09:29

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Week of Jan. 20, 2024

1/20/2024
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!

Duration:00:09:54

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Week of Jan. 13, 2024

1/13/2024
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!

Duration:00:08:39

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Week of Dec. 16, 2023

12/16/2023
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. Thanks! Call 319-653-2191 to hear your ad on the air.

Duration:00:08:09

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SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT: No episode this week.

12/8/2023
Apologies for the continued trend of the "Washington Every-Other-Weekly Review. Between some upcoming changes at the paper, the holiday season, and some unanticipated scheduling issues, we didn't have time to make an episode this week. Tune back into the Washington Weekly Review on Dec. 16 for our last episode of the year. Thanks for listening!

Duration:00:00:17

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Week of Dec. 2, 2023

12/2/2023
This week's local stories feature Washington Hotel Group, Skunk River cleanup, and the county Veteran's Affairs department. Plus broadband providers, Riverboat grants, and an ice cream machine. Call 319-653-2191 to get your ad on the show!

Duration:00:10:09

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Week of Nov. 18, 2023

11/18/2023
Our local stories this week feature the mayor’s court case, Riverside revitalization, and tax increment financing. Plus education performance profiles, students at Dodici's, and another week off from the show! Call 319-653-2191 to advertise on the show. Thanks for listening to the Washington Weekly Review.

Duration:00:10:27

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Week of Nov. 4, 2023

11/4/2023
Our local stories this week feature public health overtime, a West Chester Fire, and Washington city council candidates. Plus deer disease, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," and "Enjoying a meal, because, you know, we are French." Call 319-653-2191 to hear your ad on our Iowa Newspaper Association award-winning show.

Duration:00:09:50

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Week of Oct. 28, 2023

10/28/2023
A Southeast Iowa Union Podcast by Kalen McCain. Our local stories this week feature Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Greiner Plaza, and Washington school board candidates. Plus Vivek Ramaswamy, an October bar crawl, and jumping into a high-ranking state official's car to ask about state consolidation efforts. Want to hear your ad on the air? Call 319-653-2191 to make that happen.

Duration:00:12:01

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Week of Oct. 21, 2023

10/21/2023
Our local stories this week feature financial literacy requirements, county ambulance pay, and a fire department fundraiser. Plus pork industry problems, a color dash, and negative $40 profits. Call 319-653-2191 to hear your ad on the show. We'd really appreciate it!

Duration:00:10:35

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Week of Oct. 14, 2023

10/14/2023
Our local stories this week feature a ghost hunt, a city-owned house, and the Washington Mayor’s court case. Plus DeSantis, the Father of the Bride, and hate-sharing. Southeast Iowa Union podcast by Kalen McCain. Call 319-653-2191 to get your ad on the air!

Duration:00:08:38