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IOWA CITY
The Kalona Regenerative Network (KRN) was awarded a $10,000 grant through the Johnson County Economic Development and Qualify of Life Program.
The grant, which was approved by the …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
7/13/23 03:41 PM
IOWA CITY
After the Iowa State Legislature passed a six-week abortion plan in a special legislative session last week, and it was signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Johnson County Board …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
7/18/23 07:37 PM
IOWA CITY
The hourly rate paid by small cities to Johnson County for police protection is scheduled to rise $2 on July 1, from $47 to $49.
Some county supervisors say that rate should go …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/6/23 04:17 PM
On May 19th and 20th, the cities of Kalona and Wellman will be collaborating with locally based Storyline Multimedia to offer area Veterans an opportunity to share their military experience. …
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By Ryan Schlabaugh |
5/10/23 10:41 AM
IOWA CITY
The hourly rate for law-enforcement coverage in Lone Tree and Hills is expected to increase over the next five years.
Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel presented a five-year …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
10/24/23 11:35 PM
The Lone Tree school board met on June 21 to discuss a myriad of topics, and it proved successful as the board passed a lot of important measures for the school.
A list of items that were …
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By TJ Rhodes |
6/29/23 04:20 PM
A rare and historic "Name Quilt" has been donated to the English Valleys History Center after nearly a century of possession in the Thomas Family. Over the years the quilt had traveled through Iowa, …
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2/14/24 08:00 AM
Copper is the oldest kitty currently at PAWS & More. Her adorable habit is to hide in a bed or under a blanket and then poking her head out for petting when someone approaches her. Copper is nine …
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7/19/23 03:56 PM
WELLMAN
At 4:22 p.m. Friday, Kari Honsey snapped one last photo of the massive funnel cloud on the southwest horizon and then headed down to the cellar. She grabbed her bicycle helmet, a granola …
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By Cheryl Allen |
3/29/24 12:00 PM
When the old Swift house at 191 Highway 22 in Riverside was put up for auction by sealed bids in 2021 after it went back to the bank, it was in a sad state of disrepair.
Originally, the …
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By Christine Kirkwood |
9/6/23 12:00 AM
There are mums, and there are Mums. The Roots & Shoots initiative, a part of Mid-Prairie’s Home School Assistance Program (HSAP), is growing the later for their fall mum fundraiser …
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By Cheryl Allen |
9/6/23 12:00 AM
KALONA
Approximately 100,000 gallons of water were required to extinguish a blaze in rural Kalona Thursday, causing Kalona firefighters to make repeated trips in and out of town for the better …
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By Cheryl Allen |
3/29/24 12:00 PM
Last year at this time, we at The News kicked around the idea of a new special section for the holidays. We imagined it as something you could pull out of the newspaper and save for future …
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By Cheryl Allen |
9/6/23 12:00 AM
IOWA CITY
Less than one month after the Four Oaks Youth Shelter closed, Johnson County Supervisors moved closer at their July 26 work session to answering a request for funds that would cover …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/1/23 06:29 PM
IOWA CITY
Several Johnson County projects being funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money survived a third round of voting at a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting last week, …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
4/10/24 10:23 PM
A worrisome weather forecast gave way to sirens and alarms as local residents sought shelter late afternoon on Friday, March 31. Dark skies, rain, hail, and funnel clouds were observed and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
4/5/23 09:41 AM
IOWA CITY
Time is beginning to wind down on Johnson County’s plans for the disbursement of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, per federal requirements.
Allison Wells, Grants …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
11/28/23 06:39 PM
Longtime public school professional and community advocate Ed Chabal announced his campaign for State Senate in Senate District 46, representing Iowa, Washington and rural Johnson counties. Senator …
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2/14/24 08:00 AM
IOWA CITY
The monthly formal session for zoning and platting considerations has been set for December 14 by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
The date was set by the Board during an …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
11/28/23 07:10 PM
The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to staff the city’s booth at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 10-20. Morning and afternoon shifts available; free entry to …
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7/20/23 03:15 PM
