The Kalona City Council is back at full strength.
At Monday’s meeting, the council unanimously appointed Hank Beisheim to fill the seat left vacant when Mark Robe was elected …
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On Monday night, the Kalona City Council got a look at preliminary plans from a developer for the Shiloh church property south of town.
Adam Kos of developer CJ Moyna and Sons presented a map of …
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For the second time in his long campaign, Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney made a stop in Washington Sunday afternoon.
Three local voters sat down with the former Maryland …
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NASA’s new Mars rover needs a name, and one submitted by a Mid-Prairie High School sophomore is in the running to be selected.
Last week, Lilou Beachy received word that she is one of 155 …
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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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With approval of four agreements involving the county, Premier I Supplies and the Iowa Department of Transportation, a $2.25 million road project should get underway this spring and be done within …
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With the 2020 State Legislature session kicking off this week, legislators are back to work.
State Sen. Kevin Kinney (D-Oxford) has a number of issues he would like to see the Legislature address …
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Jim Millice grew up near the old Wellman fire station and remembers a time before the station even had a fire truck.
Walking through the bay of the current fire station, Millice spotted the old …
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With 17 applicants for the newly created Washington Ambulance Services director, the review and recommendation for interviewees could come next week, the supervisors agreed Tuesday.
Indications …
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The city of Kalona is moving forward with the voluntary annexation of approximately 600 acres of property south of the city limits.
At Monday’s meeting, the council agreed to take the next …
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Enthusiastic supporters packed Café Dodici in Washington Sunday afternoon for Andrew Yang’s campaign stop.
The self-professed “Asian man who likes math” and entrepreneur …
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Makayla Phillips won first place and a $100 Casey’s gift card in Pleasantview Home’s employee Christmas attire contest. Holly Schneider took second place and a $50 Casey’s gift …
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The Wellman Parkside Activities Center will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with an open house Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m.
The Wellman Parkside Activities Center facility is owned by the …
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On Sunday evening, the Stutzman Family Singers will return to their roots for a performance at Fairview Mennonite Church in Kalona at 6 p.m.
Steve Stutzman grew up near Kinross. He married Dorcas …
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Riverside Councilperson-elect Lois Schneider takes the oath of office on Dec. 16 while her son Mayor Allen Schneider watches. The two Schneiders took the oath of office following the City Council …
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Former Vice President Joe Biden brought his No Malarkey tour to Washington High School on Saturday afternoon.
Biden, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for president, spoke to a group of …
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Last year was a strong year for the city of Kalona, according to City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh.
Schlabaugh pointed to the building permits issued within the city limits as one …
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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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Kalona Rotarian Ed Hershberger shows off his Paul Harris Fellow pin. Hershberger was honored at a recent Rotary Club meeting for donations to the Paul Harris Foundation.
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