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Winds exceeding 100 miles per hour tore through Iowa early Monday afternoon, in a so-called derecho, a severe weather phenomenon involving hurricane-strength winds moving in a straight line.
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By Kalen McCain and Paul D. Bowker |
8/11/20 04:16 PM
“We really love the uniqueness of Kalona Realty. It’s a great brokerage in the area, and a lot of rural places south of Iowa City look to us and come through us, which is really …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/1/23 12:20 PM
Cheryl Allen |
6/14/23 09:41 AM
After the Washington County Beef Weigh-in on Dec. 9, 101 Washington County 4-H’ers and FFA members have enrolled and weighed in 173 market beef animals for the 2023-2024 year. According to Amy …
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12/20/23 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON
There’s good news for Washington County’s newest emergency services department.
Despite nonstop demands on its system, the county’s ambulance service “has continued to …
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By Mary Zielinski |
3/15/24 12:00 PM
Leaves were funneled into mulch after the first collection on Oct. 31. The City of Kalona contracted with Absolute Outdoor Services for this year’s fall leaf pick up.
Curbside …
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By Giovanni Coronel |
10/31/22 04:31 PM
The Community Foundation of Washington County shared proceeds raised from the Dessert Auction at their recent Chef Spotlight Fundraising Dinner with Hospice of Washington County.
CFWC board …
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12/20/23 08:00 AM
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 …
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4/12/23 12:33 PM
Folks from around Washington supported and attended the variety show, “Reason for the Season” on Nov. 25 at the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center (WAPAEC). The event was …
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12/20/23 08:00 AM
Race day always begins with a huddle.
And a prayer.
Less than 10 minutes before the Mid-Prairie girls cross country team was to successfully chase down a fourth consecutive state team title on …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
11/10/20 12:22 PM
WASHINGTON
In their March 5 meeting, the Washington County Supervisors received a prebid budget for remodeling buildups 2 and 3 at Orchard Hill for county administrative offices. According to …
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By Mary Zielinski |
3/15/24 12:00 PM
It’s a challenge to bring back a beloved event year after year while both respecting its traditions and keeping it exciting and new. That challenge is taken on again this year by Tonia …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/14/23 09:13 AM
KALONA
Republicans announced their 2024 presidential caucus locations on Dec. 8, and Democrats followed suite on Dec. 15, preparing for the first contest in the presidential nominating cycle. Both …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/20/23 08:00 AM
On Dec.18, the Iowa House Republican caucus outlined their priorities heading into the 2024 Legislative Session. House Republicans are led by Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford). …
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12/20/23 08:00 AM
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 …
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4/12/23 12:55 PM
Classic cars with their hoods opened for admirers lined the field outside the AmVets in Richmond. The show is sponsored by the Sons of AmVets Squad 107. The vehicle show, which included classic cars …
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6/14/23 09:13 AM
WASHINGTON
When Kalona Cooperative Technology Company’s acquisition of Farmtel Communications was completed on Nov. 20, the telecommunications services provider gained more than additional …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/13/23 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON
In an “agreeable” meeting Tuesday, Washington County Supervisors approved a personal property (communications tower) agreement with the Wellman Cooperative Telephone Company (WCTC) …
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By Mary Zielinski |
3/15/24 12:00 PM
“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 …
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By Cheryl Allen |
4/12/23 01:19 PM
“We were thinking of doing a church tour, because we did a barn tour and a school tour. When I realized that our Sunday School houses were unique, that that’s not common, I …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/14/23 09:12 AM
