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Riverside boat ramp project shifts into high gear

RIVERSIDE Spring has come early to Iowa this year, and one outdoor project is taking advantage of the good weather to cruise forward. The Riverside boat ramp is undergoing a major facelift and … more

Ramsey Creek Woodworks: quality design and craftsmanship for your next remodeling project

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 … more

Murphy’s Bar & Grill closes for good after pipe burst destroys cooler

RIVERSIDE It is truly the end of an era. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Murphy’s Bar & Grill updated their patrons via Facebook that a ceiling pipe burst, “showering” the … more

Highland Schools move toward School Board vote on four-day school week

RIVERSIDE Highland Community Schools are rolling toward a decision on adopting a four-day school week for the 2024-25 school year. After delivering a presentation that lasted nearly two … more

Caucus goers make their choice: ‘Donald Trump!’

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 … more

Four-day school week on Highland’s agenda

RIVERSIDE The idea of a four-day school week isn’t new, but the districts that have adopted such have been in a clear minority. However, with post-COVID changes in the workforce, in addition to … more

2023: A retrospective

KALONA We may live in small towns where the pace of life is more relaxed, but that doesn’t mean that nothing happens. We are always in motion, tearing down the old, building the new, and … more

Flavorful coffee, sweet treats and unique gifts Down the Street in Riverside

RIVERSIDE Hot coffee and a handmade t-shirt. Tea and a candle. A Monster Energy Drink and knick-knack. These are just some of the pairings possible for purchase at Riverside’s Down … more

Riverboat Foundation awards $299,300 grant to Kalona Historical Society for rail exhibit

The Washington County Riverboat Foundation announced fall grant recipients Wednesday night at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. Over $2,000,000 in grants were distributed, with the second highest … more

Murphy’s Bar & Grill serves you, the community

RIVERSIDE As we enter the season of giving – the Christmas season – Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Riverside is preparing a conclusion to their year of giving back. … more

Mid-Prairie bond measure passes; Riverside councilperson loses seat to newcomer

KALONA Final results are in from Nov. 7’s school board and city council elections, although all results are unofficial until canvass. Locally, all but one incumbent kept their seats, and all … more

Highland celebrates homecoming with "Boom Night" at Riverside

As part of their homecoming festivities Highland held "Boom Night" at Riverside on Sept. 20.  The event began with a parade that ended at Hall Park where the rest of the planned activites … more

Have you thanked your butcher lately?

Our communities are fortunate to have many long-lived businesses that add a sense of stability and continuity to our lives, even as the world around us shifts and one generation gives way to another. … more

Trek Fest 38

There was no rain on Riverside’s parade this year, though high temps made sticking out a full day in head-to-toe polyester a challenge.   Star Trek aficionados found their kindred spirits … more

Memorial Day Services

Highland Graduation

Refinished Delta Shield up at Voyage Home museum

In 2018, Mike Meinders designed and constructed a Star Trek Delta Shield out of bicycles for RAGBRAI as Riverside was one of the towns on the route that year.  It was placed behind the new … more

Simply Trekky: Riverside beams up Kirk birthplace location

RIVERSIDE Nearly two years after the Riverside City Council voted to move the monument marking the future birthplace of Star Trek legend James Kirk from another part of downtown to the south … more

Cole Smith selected as new city administrator for Riverside

Cole Smith arrived in town even before he had an interview. “I went and met with some of the businesses and just talked to some residents,” Riverside’s new city administrator … more

Easter Festivities

The Easter Bunny Visits Hall Park Postponing the Easter Bunny’s visit to Riverside until April 8 turned out to be a good idea.  It was much warmer than the previous weekend and … more
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