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Controversial book survives challenge

The book divided the community, but it will remain shelved in the adult non-fiction section of the Kalona Public Library. In a 5-2 vote Tuesday, May 9, the Board of Trustees determined … more

Gov. Reynolds signs PA bill into law at Washington County Hospital

Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 424 into law Wednesday morning at Washington County Hospital.  The new law removes the requirement that physicians assistants have a specific relationship with a … 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

On the move

If you’re strolling through downtown Wellman and find that what was once Driscoll Studio is now the Wellman-Scofield Public Library, don’t be shocked.   It’s temporary. … more

Growing Together

Consider, for a moment, DNA.   Every cell in your body contains this blueprint for your body as a whole.   Inside every tiny part, we can see an image of the entire organism. So it is … more

52nd Quilt Show brings visitors from across the country

Attendees come from almost all 48 continental states to see and buy quilts in Kalona at the Quilt Show on April 27 - 29. more

Free books coming for Kalona preschoolers

A little steam engine had a long train of cars to pull.  She went along very well until she came to a steep hill.  But then, no matter how hard she tried, she could not move the long train … more

Made with love: the mystery and power of a Quilt of Valor

Tonia Poole finished sewing her second-ever quilt.  It was a Quilt of Valor, a handmade quilt to be awarded to a veteran or service member who has been touched by war.  She signed it, … more

52nd Annual Kalona Quilt Show to return once again

Kalona is no stranger to the crafted art of quilting, being named the “quilt capital” of Iowa. Woodin Wheel, located in the heart of Kalona, is the largest American-made quilt retailer in … more

Hidden Heroes

It’s two o’clock in the afternoon and you’ve just logged in for your 12.5-hour shift.  As you lean back in your chair and settle into your work console, you’re perfectly … more

Mid-Prairie construction starts, traffic on H Ave. to increase

Mid-Prairie East  elementary Principal Greg Jergens explained to Kalona Rotary club members April 18 that the new fenced in area between East  Elementary and Middle School in Kalona  … more

Kalona Library delays decision on challenged book

If the twenty people who showed up Tuesday night expected a decision on whether to oust “Gender Queer” from the Kalona Public Library, they went away disappointed.   Less than two … more

‘The goat yoga farm’

If staying outside of the city, viewing the stars at night, doing goat yoga, and seeing various animals right outside the window suit you, then Lucky Star Farm is your perfect vacation, offering the … more

Opposition to Orchard Hill for county offices voiced at listening session

Despite clearly voiced opposition to using and renovating the county-owned Orchard Hill complex for relocation of county administrative offices, Washington County Supervisors at the April 11 special … more

‘I have hope in America’

Women, several carrying babies, filtered into the pole building first.  Men in work shirts followed, some clean, others covered in dirt.  They found seats at the long tables and waited, … 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

Reha Greenhouses offers summer garden inspiration

“We are in danger of frost until about May 10,” Marianne Reha-VanRoekel says as we survey the plants for sale inside Reha Greenhouses in Wellman, but something about being inside that … 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

Post-Tornado News and Resources

Mid-Prairie Students and Staff Help Following Tornado On Thursday, April 6, 211 Mid-Prairie High School students and 52 staff members helped with recovery efforts following the EF-4 tornado that … more

Organic Greens turns 25, keeps on growing

In the 1990’s the Internet arrived and began to change our lives.  Nutritional information became plentiful and easier to access, and thus we became confused.  We didn’t know if … more
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