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Over 1000 attend Riverside Fire’s pancake breakfast

The 2023 Riverside Fire Department started preparing for this year’s Pancake Breakfast with cleanup the day before, moving all the equipment outside to hose down the entire … more

Local shelter locations for severe weather

Not everyone has a secure place in their homes to take shelter during severe weather.  If you do not have access to a basement or other secure interior location, consider these public … more

West Chester Hunts for Eggs

Families turned out on Saturday afternoon for West Chester’s Easter Egg Hunt at the Heritage Building.  more

Petitioners seeking site reconsideration may see information meeting

A petition with more than 200 signatures asking the Washington County Supervisors to reconsider the site for the country’s administrative offices Tuesday got a positive response when Supervisor … more

Tornados damage dozens of properties, clean-up efforts begin

A worrisome weather forecast gave way to sirens and alarms as local residents sought shelter late afternoon on Friday, March 31.  Dark skies, rain, hail, and funnel clouds were observed and … more

Emotional sendoff for retiring custodians

Combined, they had more than 50 years of custodial experience. On Monday night, members of the Mid-Prairie community expressed their gratitude for retiring staffers Mike TeBockhorst, Lead Custodian … more

After challenging start, Best of Iowa celebrates four-year anniversary

“Every year is like a victory. But I think this year feels a little different,” Lori Witthoft said. “[With the Pandemic] kind of subsided, I feel like [I’m] getting a little … more

CIVCO outgrows Kalona

The medical accessories company that began with a downtown Kalona storefront more than 40 years ago plans to vacate its current facility at 102 1st Street and list it for sale in the next couple of … more

Jamie Greiner, MD to join WCHC Family Medicine Clinic

         Washington County Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce Dr. Jamie Greiner has joined the medical team at WCHC Family Medicine Clinic. Dr. Greiner will begin to … more

Companies seek $1 million for leverage aid to extend rural broadband service

Faced with a March 31 application deadline for funds, Liberty Communications and Kalona Cooperative Technology Company Tuesday asked Washington County Supervisors for a $1 million pledge to provide … more

Purple martin seminar makes triumphant return after hiatus

The clothing center in Kalona was absolutely packed to the brim with locals and travelers from far and wide who came to participate in the Purple Martin Workshop and Seminar on March 25.  After … more

Santa Visits Riverside

Old Saint Nick made his way to Riverside on December 10, and there was a slew of parents who brought their children to meet with him at the local fire station. Santa arrived at the Riverside Fire … more

Wellman's Light the Night

Kids enjoyed meeting Santa inside a shelter provided by Premier Portable Buildings, and every kid received a book from the Wellman-Scofield Public Library.  The library’s Carrie Geno … more

Christmas in Kalona

Frosty temps didn’t stop hundreds of visitors from celebrating Christmas in Kalona on Dec. 3.  The YMCA was filled with 38 vendors; 500 walking stockings were passed out; and nearly 800 … more

Riverside's Demo Derby

Saturday, Oct. 29 was a gorgeous fall evening, and the turnout was good for Riverside’s Demo Derby.  Sponsored by the Riverside Area Community Club (RACC) and the City of Riverside, … more

Leaf Pick Up

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 … more

Iowa Voting Districts

Wellman Firefighters Visit West Elementary

Salute to National 4-H Week

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