Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced his office plans to mail an absentee ballot request form to every active registered voter in the state ahead of the June 2 primary.
The forms will be …
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The Highland and Lone Tree school boards passed resolutions giving Superintendent Ken Crawford broad authority to take actions, if necessary without board approval, to implement state or federal …
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With state officials restricting gatherings to fewer than 10 people, many area churches have canceled in-person services. Some, however, are offering online alternatives.
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This week’s PAWS & More animal shelter pet of the week is Nashville, an adult male treeing walker coonhound/vizsla mix who is described as a “free spirit.” Intelligent, …
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As the week progressed, more and more places announced they were closing or modifying their operations.
On Monday, what started as a trickle of announcements became a flood.
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The Lone Tree City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance change to increase water rates in the city.
City Clerk Stephanie Dautremont said the change is to cover the cost of the …
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At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Lone Tree City Council discussed the possibility of allowing chickens within the city limits.
The issue was raised by resident Kyle Zaruba who did not have a specific …
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Callers who ask you to pay in a few hours or have power disconnected are not legitimate. But scammers are getting more sophisticated.
Alliant Energy has received reports from customers in …
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Two Lone Tree High School students are raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission of curing blood cancers.
Natalie Patterson and Brynne Ronan are competing against other …
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Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain?
Kid Captain is a partnership that began in 2009 between University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes to …
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While Democrats packed into the Lone Tree High School cafeteria with 113 caucus-goers, Republicans sat comfortably in a classroom.
There were 21 attending the caucus. All 21 cast ballots for …
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Wanda Ronan’s grandchildren wanted to make sure she was exercising regularly.
They purchased her a membership to the Lone Tree Wellness Center.
Now the 87-year-old attends a senior …
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While last week’s Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines focused little on local issues, Washington County had a brief moment in the spotlight during a discussion on trade.
U.S. Sen. …
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Joanne Havel took the reins of Lone Tree’s city government Monday night.
In her first meeting as mayor, she made it clear that she is going to do things her way. That includes injecting a …
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Wellman – Goodwin
Monday – Potato soup, ham and cheese sandwich, fruit and cookie.
Tuesday – Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, tomato spoon salad, ice …
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With the new year comes new mayors and city council members for cities around the area.
City elections were held around the state in November.
In Kalona, former council member Mark Robe will be …
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