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WELLMAN
The negative three-degree temperature Monday night did not dissuade Republican caucus goers in Wellman from showing up at the Parkside Activities Center to express their presidential …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/17/24 08:00 AM
Thursday, May 4 marked the end of Iowa’s 2023 legislative session. Though many sighed in relief that some bills did not end up on the governor’s desk, other bills survived scrutiny …
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5/9/23 03:19 PM
Growing up in rural Montgomery County, Iowa, I’m all too familiar with the challenges of accessing medical care, especially if you or a family member needs to see a specialist.
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Joni Ernst |
8/30/23 12:00 AM
IOWA CITY
A number of child-care initiatives in Johnson County will include $75,000 for an expansion of the Starting Strong program in rural areas of the county.
Lynette Jacoby, Social …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
5/9/23 03:20 PM
Former Johnson County Engineer Doug Frederick passed away last week at his home in Joetown.
In addition to serving as the County Engineer, Doug cofounded Hart Frederick Consultants, …
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Rod Sullivan |
8/30/23 12:00 AM
IOWA CITY
A follow-up examination of Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Program showed that a majority of the recipients of $1,400 used the money to pay down debt.
Results of …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
2/8/24 11:18 PM
Ladies Nail Driving Contest
3 rd place: Tina Montz, Washington
Horseshoe Pitching Doubles Pro-Am, Class A
1 st place: Steve Miller, Wayland and Justin Zaugg, Washington
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8/30/23 12:00 AM
KALONA
When folks drive by Ramsey Creek Woodworks on Hwy 1 just north of Kalona, they don’t always know what exactly the business does. Is it a furniture store or something?
“We mainly do …
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By Cheryl Allen |
3/22/24 12:00 PM
On the afternoon of March 31 last year, a Friday, early spring winds howled across Iowa.
Severe storms were in the forecast.
Another typical late March day, right?
The skies grew dark …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
3/30/24 12:12 AM
KALONA
Kalona has developed a reputation for quality home products and services, and on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, many of them will be represented under one roof for the Kalona Home Show. …
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By Cheryl Allen |
3/22/24 12:00 PM
HILLS
Hills Bank is one of the largest banks in Iowa, something you might never guess given it is headquartered in Hills, a small town of fewer than 800 residents. Founded in 1904 by 19 local …
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By Cheryl Allen |
3/22/24 12:00 PM
Sharon Center held their annual Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4 at Noon.
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Jeff Yoder |
7/6/22 10:49 AM
The 2020 version of the Future Problem Solving International Competition was a virtual one for the first time in the program’s 46-year history.
Instead of taking place in Amherst, Mass., …
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6/19/20 03:43 PM
Lone Tree held their Sesquicentennial Fall Festival on August 26 and 27.
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Emily Marner |
8/31/22 09:56 AM
WASHINGTON
Most of us, regardless of age, know a blatant scam when we see one: those emails from foreign royalty who have an urgent need to unload millions of dollars, and they’ve chosen us as …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/17/24 08:00 AM
Salinger came to PAWS & More after living alone in a wooden cage stacked with many other cages of cats in a house. In the past few months, Salinger has become more comfortable meeting new people …
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4/26/23 11:09 AM
IOWA CITY
L.L. Pelling, a highway construction company based in North Liberty, was selected by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for an upcoming project on 540th Street SW in the …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
10/3/23 10:56 PM
The Floor Burn Academy took place the last week of July at the Lone Tree Wellness Center. Separate camps were held for high schoolers and kids in grades 3 to 8.
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/4/20 01:29 PM
IOWA CITY
Johnson County Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz urged the Iowa City Community School District to delay its action this week on the fate of Hills Elementary School.
“I do hope and …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
3/27/24 01:06 AM
