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Wellman city officials are still seeking answers as to why some streets in the Deer Meadow Subdivision are crumbling.
City Administrator Kelly Litwiller said that a contractor working on some …
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James Jennings, News Editor |
10/31/19 03:00 AM
The Highland school district dropped 12 students this year – both in actual enrollment and the certified enrollment used by the state to determine funding levels.But enrollment projections …
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By Jim Johnson |
10/31/19 03:00 AM
Steve Weeber was touring the Kalona Historical Village a few years ago when he spotted a couple of hay trolleys in the museum’s collection.The folks at the museum did not know much about them.Now …
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By Jim Johnson |
10/31/19 03:00 AM
The Lone Tree schools saw a drop in enrollment this year. The number of students enrolled dropped 13 from 454 to 441.But the certified enrollment, the number the state uses to supply funds to the …
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By Jim Johnson |
10/31/19 03:00 AM
Back in 1956 the Kalona community was preparing for a new “home for the aged,” as it was described by local church leaders. The need for elderly care was evident, and to prepare for such a …
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10/31/19 03:00 AM
1952 - 2019
William “Bill” Dale Cortum was born Dec. 21, 1952, in Washington County, the son of Raymond and Oriet (Tesdahl) Cortum. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1971 and …
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10/30/19 10:55 AM
Sanford and JoEmma Yoder of Kalona are the parents of twins, Jaron Eugene and Janice Kaylene, born Oct. 18, 2019. They are welcomed by three sisters and one brother, Jolisa Ellen, Janae Rosine, …
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10/30/19 10:54 AM
1987 - 2019
Jason Bud Branham, 32, passed away in St. George, Utah on Oct. 22, 2019, at home with his parents at his bedside. His passing was the result of a 14-month battle with Glioma Brain …
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10/30/19 10:53 AM
1965 - 2019
Gregory Lee Hansen was born Feb. 8, 1963, in Estherville, Iowa, to Gary and Laurie Hansen, who preceded him from this world. He leaves two daughters, Kelsey and Shelby, whom he loved …
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10/30/19 10:50 AM
1926 - 2019
Ila Miller Swartzendruber passed away at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, on Oct. 27, 2019, at the age of 93. Visitation hours are 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Sunnyside Mennonite …
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10/30/19 10:49 AM
1930 - 2019
Donna Marie (Heim) Epley, 89, passed away Oct. 22, 2019, at Heritage Nursing Home in Mason City, Iowa after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She left a legacy of …
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10/30/19 10:47 AM
Riverside residents will soon have new trash bins to place at the curb for garbage pickup.The Riverside City Council Monday night reviewed a new contract with Johnson County Refuse, which will begin …
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By Jim Johnson |
10/24/19 03:00 AM
Farmers last week had several dry days to harvest crops before a rainy weekend.“The state experienced dry and windy weather conditions last week, which gave farmers several good days to harvest …
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10/24/19 03:00 AM
In addition to John Gish’s oath to uphold the law as Washington County attorney, he also swore an oath to defend the United States of America. Gish, a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, was recently …
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10/24/19 03:00 AM
ActivitiesStory time every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11 a.m.; toddler time every Friday, 10:30-11 a.m. There will be activities at the library on early-out school days for ages K-fifth grade from 1:30-3:30 …
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10/24/19 03:00 AM
The Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved forming a Washington County Ambulance Advisory Committee to review options and recommend a plan to keep ambulance services in the …
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By Mary Zielinski |
10/24/19 03:00 AM
1925 - 2019
Perry L. Miller, 94, died Oct. 18, 2019. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Center Amish Mennonite Church, Hutchinson, Kan. Burial was in West Center Cemetery, …
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10/24/19 03:00 AM
A memorial to unknown soldiers at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona is being rebuilt.The Kalona City Council Monday night approved moving ahead now with the concrete work and will approve the actual …
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By Jim Johnson |
10/24/19 03:00 AM
ActivitiesFridays at 10:30 a.m., toddler time with Megan.Watch for Halloween costume check-out in October.Early-out, Wednesday, Oct. 23, movie at the library 2 p.m.Girls Who Code, Tuesday, Oct. …
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10/24/19 03:00 AM
1924 - 2019
Patricia Beranek, affectionately known as “Granny Pat,” passed away in her home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Granny Pat was born Dec. 12, 1924, …
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10/23/19 08:28 AM
