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Margaret Curtis took a moment out of her 100th birthday celebration to tell The News that she credits her “genes and the good care she gets from the friendly staff at Pleasantview Home” …
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By Ron Slechta |
4/14/21 12:34 PM
At about 9:45 a.m., on Mondays and Wednesdays, the Kalona YMCA starts to fill up with seniors, aged 62 or over, as they change into gym shoes and stow their belongings along the bleachers in the gym. …
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By Molly Roberts |
4/14/21 12:20 PM
I have always appreciated a beautiful vintage car. The design and artistry combined with the workmanship needed to create them in the mid-1900’s has always impressed me.
I have also always …
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By Chris Grier |
4/14/21 12:08 PM
Nearly 1,000 senior athletes are expected to participate in the Iowa Senior Games in June.
And you don’t have to run a world-class time in the 100-meter dash to get there, even if the event …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
4/14/21 11:52 AM
Despite the downpour of rain on Saturday, April 10, the Kalona Volunteer Firemen had a tremendous turnout with 2,363 carryout meals served during their Pancake Day fundraiser.
“It was a …
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By Ron Slechta and Molly Roberts |
4/13/21 02:26 PM
Washington County Public Health has set a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Wednesday, April 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. The clinic will be open to everyone over the age of …
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By Mary Zielinski, Correspondent |
4/9/21 12:04 PM
The Kalona Volunteer Fire Department will host a carry-out pancake breakfast from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10. Diners will still get their meals — three pancakes, three sausages and …
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4/7/21 03:30 PM
Secretary of State Paul Pate encourages Iowans who receive a “No Activity” mailing from his office to respond quickly. Registered voters who did not participate in the 2020 general …
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4/7/21 03:16 PM
The Annual Friends of the Library Booksale is continuing through the middle of April! Come and find some new-to-you books and movies to enjoy!
Storytime is being offered at the Kalona YMCA every …
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4/7/21 03:15 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Lousiana, a small female domestic short hair and tabby mix with white and brown fur. Lousiana is described as an MVP — an unflappable cat …
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4/7/21 02:56 PM
A new website honoring Iowa women elected to state and federal offices will be revealed during a presentation, “Salute to Iowa Women Politicians: Old Capitol Roundtable”. This virtual …
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4/7/21 02:54 PM
Photos of kids finding eggs at the Kalona Historical Village Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3.
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By Molly Roberts and Jeff Yoder |
4/7/21 12:11 PM
Since the April 2020 observation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, there have been significant increases in both child abuse and sexual assault nationwide, …
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By Mary Zielinski |
4/6/21 02:02 PM
The state opened up vaccine eligibility to all Iowans on Monday, April 5, but in a press conference on Wednesday, March 31, Reynolds reminded Iowans that demand for vaccine will outnumber supply at …
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By Molly Roberts |
4/6/21 01:59 PM
Citywide Garage Sales are coming soon!
Wellman: May 7 & 8
Riverside: April 30 & May 1
Kalona: May 14 & 15
Lone Tree: April 24
To …
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4/2/21 02:29 PM
The Annual Friends of the Library Booksale is continuing through the middle of April! Feel free to stop by and ring the doorbell or call to schedule an appointment to pick up some great books at …
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3/31/21 04:05 PM
At a press conference on Wednesday, March 24, Governor Kim Reynolds announced two new programs to combat homelessness and housing insecurity in the wake the pandemic.
The Iowa Rent and Utility …
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By Molly Roberts |
3/31/21 02:47 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Jezebbel, a young female domestic short hair and calico mix. Jezebbel is described as a “personal assistant” who is “the …
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3/31/21 02:07 PM
The Kalona Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual pancake day breakfast on April 10 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. After having to cancel the event last year due to the onset of the pandemic, the …
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By Molly Roberts |
3/31/21 12:45 PM
In a press conference on Wednesday, March 24, Governor Kim Reynolds said Iowa is “on target” to open vaccine eligibility to all Iowans beginning April 5.
“When this occurs, once …
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By Molly Roberts |
3/30/21 01:57 PM
