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Riverside’s ‘bag ladies’ find purpose in plastic

The ladies of Trinity United Methodist Church in Riverside have been meeting for about a month every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. to make waterproof sleeping mats for the homeless in Iowa … more

We're going on a Bear Hunt!

New year takes shape during Riverside City Council's final meeting of 2023

RIVERSIDE A new year began to take shape Monday night (Dec. 18) during the final 2023 meeting of the Riverside City Council. On a night when incoming City Council Person Ryan Rogerson … more

Three-City Food Pantry

The three cities joined forces to host pop-up food pantries in each community on Saturday morning. In all, nearly 200 boxes of food were handed out in the three cities Saturday, representing more … 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

Highland FFA Plants Soybean Test Plot

On Wednesday, May 17, Highland FFA planted their 13.2-acre test plot and land lab. The land lab is located behind the Highland High School baseball and softball fields and on the west side of the … more

Easter Egg Hunt a Hit with Area Kids

Photos of kids finding eggs at the Kalona Historical Village Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3.  more

Riverside Community Visioning's top priorities: Traffic flow at Elementary School and English River access point

RIVERSIDE An improved traffic-flow system at Highland Elementary School and expanded accesses to English River emerged as top project priorities for Riverside through the Iowa’s Living … more

Washington County now tops 50 cases

Washington County has been ranking in the top five counties in Iowa with COVID-19 cases, but the county’s public health director says that is because the county has been more aggressive in … more

Food pantries ramp up to serve residents

Local food pantries are ramping up their efforts to assist residents during this time when many people have been forced to stay at home. On Saturday, the city of Kalona held its own pop-up food … more

Steep talk: Final stage of Riverside project encounters obstacles

RIVERSIDE The final stage of work on Riverside’s $3.4 million water and sewer main project on Third Street has resulted in a number of complaints from residents who live along the street. … more

Riverside City Council begins planning for FY25 budget

RIVERSIDE Planning for the 2025 fiscal year began on the second day of the new year for the Riverside City Council. During the Council’s Jan. 2 session, City Manager Cole Smith laid … more

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

Memorial Day Services

Riverside Mayor, 3 City Council members seek re-election

RIVERSIDE Riverside Mayor Allen Schneider and three City Council members will seek re-election in November’s election. Schneider is going after his fifth two-year term as mayor and is … more

Veterans: still time to sign up for local video project

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.   … more

Spring Deans List

Iowa State University announces spring semester 2023 Dean’s List.   From Kalona:  Benjamin Samuel Gardner, Electrical Engineering; Grace Catherine Mattes, Industrial Engineering; … more

Riverside City Council candidate profiles

RIVERSIDE Four candidates, including three current City Council members, are running for three City Council seats in the Nov. 7 election. Each seat carries a four-year term, beginning Jan. … more

Pet of the Week

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 … 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
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