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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

River City Church bids $10k for downtown Riverside property

RIVERSIDE A Riverside church wants to turn a downtown property into a building that would be home to a café, a daycare center, a seniors dining and community center, and a place of … more

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

All American Concrete wins bid for Kirk birthplace ADA project in Riverside

RIVERSIDE The planned ADA ramp for the James T. Kirk birthplace monument in downtown Riverside is likely to be completed next spring. The Riverside City Council accepted a $35,022 … 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

A piece of history reborn

When the old Swift house at 191 Highway 22 in Riverside was put up for auction by sealed bids in 2021 after it went back to the bank, it was in a sad state of disrepair.  Originally, the … more

Showstopping mums to raise funds for MPHSAP picnic shelter

There are mums, and there are Mums.  The Roots & Shoots initiative, a part of Mid-Prairie’s Home School Assistance Program (HSAP), is growing the later for their fall mum fundraiser … more

Our Holiday Celebration Guide needs you

Last year at this time, we at The News kicked around the idea of a new special section for the holidays.  We imagined it as something you could pull out of the newspaper and save for future … more

Addressing Iowa’s doctor shortage

Growing up in rural Montgomery County, Iowa, I’m all too familiar with the challenges of accessing medical care, especially if you or a family member needs to see a specialist.  … more

Mid-Prairie complies with new legislation, appoints new attorney

During a short regular meeting Monday, August 28, before heading out for tours of West Elementary, High, and Home School buildings, the Mid-Prairie Board of Education sought to comply with new … more

Centerline rumble strips to be added to W61 Riverside Road

On September 5, road construction will begin on W61 (Riverside Road).   This work will take place from G36 north to the city limits of Riverside.   The contractor awarded the work for this … more

Board approves highway agreement, road repair, next step for wind energy ordinance

The Washington County Supervisors Tuesday were unanimous in approving a formal resolution for a highway easement, a motion to repair a railroad grade crossing, and a third to continue procedures … more

Local State Fair winners

Ladies Nail Driving Contest 3 rd place: Tina Montz, Washington   Horseshoe Pitching Doubles Pro-Am, Class A 1 st place: Steve Miller, Wayland and Justin Zaugg, Washington … more

Seeing is believing

Stepping inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside, one can’t help but be awed by its beauty.   Robin-egg blue walls, trimmed in gilt, rise up to meet spectacular ceiling … more

State Fair Success

Highland begins year with Spirit of Education Award

“It’s the perfect size.   It’s not too big, it’s not too small.   It offers students all kinds of opportunities that even a little smaller school couldn’t, but … more

Allen Schneider to run for fifth term as Riverside mayor

RIVERSIDE Allen Schneider, who has been mayor of Riverside since 2016, is likely going after a fifth two-year term in November’s election. The city’s mayor position, along with … more

Integrity, hard work, dedication

At the Iowa State Fair Wednesday, August 16, Ron Stutsman of Riverside was recognized as the Iowan of the Day, a program created by the Blue Ribbon Foundation in 1997 to honor outstanding Iowans who … more

November ballot to include Highland's renewal request for state funds

RIVERSIDE The renewal of a state tax fund used, in part, for facility and technology improvements in Highland schools will appear on the November 7 ballot. The Highland School Board, during … more

Not your typical Florida vacation

On September 28, 2022, disaster struck Southwest Florida when Hurricane Ian came ashore in the Fort Myers area, causing tremendous damage and loss of life.   Gail and JoEllen Crowe of … more
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