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On the conveniently sunny Sunday afternoon of Sept. 13, the directors of Mary’s Farm Sanctuary held an open house to raise funds for their animals.
The sanctuary is part farm, part animal …
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By Christopher Borro |
9/16/20 04:33 PM
The Washington County Hospital and Clinics board of trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. to address a proposed roofing upgrade.
The meeting will be held in the …
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9/16/20 04:17 PM
Programs interrupted by COVID-19 shutdowns are starting to return to the Lone Tree Wellness Center, including the senior functional fitness class and kids’ workshops and events.
The senior …
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By Molly Roberts |
9/16/20 04:08 PM
Several local groups, including Pathway Christian School, Pleasantview, and others are teaming up to serve fall favorites, such as apple fritters, soft pretzels, and turkey steaks at the Taste of …
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9/16/20 04:07 PM
Transmission equipment failure was the cause of a 5-hour power outage in the Kalona area Sunday morning, according Alliant Energy spokesman Morgan Hawk.
Hawk said that Alliant first got a …
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9/14/20 05:08 PM
The Iowa Department of Public Health has been awarded a $17.9 million grant over two years to address the use of opioids and psychostimulants, such as methamphetamines.
The grant was awarded by …
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9/10/20 03:36 PM
One resolution led to heated debate at the Lone Tree City Council meeting on Sept. 1, but others passed almost immediately during the hour-long session.
Much of the discussion centered around …
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By Christopher Borro |
9/10/20 03:23 PM
Washington County 4-H’ers are reminded 4-H record books need turned in to 4-H club leaders soon.
Members should be in touch with club leaders for specific club deadlines during the …
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9/10/20 03:22 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Good Burger, a young male domestic short hair and tabby mix. He has an orange/red coat and a white stripe up his nose. He is neutered, house …
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9/10/20 03:03 PM
English Valleys defeated Lone Tree, 39-22, in the first football game of the season this past Friday.
The Lions, plagued by an injury, illegal procedure penalties, and red zone turnovers, …
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By Molly Roberts |
9/2/20 12:01 PM
The appointment of Molly Roberts as news editor of The News was announced this week by Publisher Ronald C. Slechta.
“We are pleased to have someone of her ability and writing skills to join …
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9/2/20 11:11 AM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Spanky, a small 2-year-old female domestic medium hair and Torbie mix. She is described as a sidekick. Like all sidekicks, Spanky is just plain …
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8/26/20 12:04 PM
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Emergency Management Commission approved the continuance of the Declaration of the Public Health Disaster Emergency until Friday, Oct. 2,.
The …
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8/26/20 12:02 PM
Just days before the first day of school, Lone Tree administrators gave the school board an update on where things stand for the opening of school.
Board President Christina Magruder asked how …
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By James Jennings |
8/26/20 11:34 AM
The Kalona Creamery is serving as a drop-off location for donation to families devastated by the Aug. 10 derecho.
Items needed include:
Charcoal/Lighter …
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8/20/20 09:40 AM
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has been collaborating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, farmers and farm organizations, and …
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8/19/20 03:02 PM
The Kalona Optimist announced the following winners of their bicycle drawing:
• 14 inch -Logan Wiebe.
• 20 inches -David Popejoy.
• 24 inches -Michael Martin.
The bicycles …
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8/19/20 02:59 PM
In a unanimous vote on Aug. 11, Washington County supervisors approved a resolution authorizing temporary changes for county employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Initially the board had …
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By Mary Zielinski |
8/19/20 02:58 PM
A hot summer day had settled in Lone Tree.
A giant fan situated in the doorway leading to the gymnasium at the high school produced a breeze as senior and junior members of the school’s …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/19/20 02:40 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Lucky, an 18-year-old domestic medium hair male. Being up in age, Lucky is not really a lap kitty, but he still loves getting attention and being …
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8/19/20 12:46 PM
