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This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Buttons, a 62-pound adult male rottweiler. In his personality score, Buttons scored high for friendliness and fearfulness and low for excitability …
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11/24/20 12:17 PM
Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, we will check out books and deliver to the curbside in order to keep our staff and patrons safe. We are hoping this will be temporary.
We will be hosting …
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11/24/20 12:03 PM
Athlete of the Week this week is Mid-Prairie Runner Jamie Stutzman!
Jamie helped lead the Golden Hawks to a sixth-place state team finish.
He improved 96 spots from the 2019 state meet, …
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11/20/20 02:21 PM
Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, we will check out books and deliver to the curbside in order to keep our staff and patrons safe. We are hoping this will be temporary.
We will be hosting …
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11/19/20 12:11 PM
A number of Washington county boards and commissions serve Washington County through the service of volunteer applicants, all of whom must be at least 18 years of age. All are unpaid positions with …
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By Mary Zielinski |
11/19/20 11:59 AM
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for temporary changes to the employee handbook to meet emergencies caused by the COVID-19 …
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By Mary Zielinski |
11/19/20 11:58 AM
In a move to deal with containing possible COVID-19 cases, the Washington County Board of Health in a special session on Nov. 13 approved a two-member executive committee consisting of Dr. Trevor …
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By Mary Zielinski |
11/19/20 11:38 AM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Sweet Potato, a young female domestic short hair and tabby mix. Sweet Potato has an orange coat and white belly, is litter-trained and has all her …
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11/19/20 11:12 AM
The Wellman City Council voted to close the Wellman skating rink to both public skating and private parties through December 2020, following discussion on the risks of COVID-19 contagion and the most …
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By John Butters |
11/18/20 12:17 PM
The CDC lists its guidelines to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season, such as limiting family get-togethers, wearing masks and encouraging guests to bring their own food. For more …
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11/18/20 12:02 PM
As COVID numbers continue to surge, Governor Kim Reynolds addressed Iowans live on statewide, primetime TV on Monday, Nov. 16, the first such address by an Iowa governor.
“Right now, the …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/18/20 11:35 AM
Jeremy Gugel was named the next president of the Mid-Prairie Board of Education and Denise Chittick was named vice president. Both were immediately sworn in prior to the business …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/11/20 12:10 PM
Pam Flynn loves being outdoors in the sunshine. She loves riding around her Kalona neighborhood in her golf cart, visiting with her neighbors and bringing toys and treats to her nieces and nephews. …
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11/10/20 02:10 PM
Despite the helium shortage and the persistent wind that popped many of them, the family and friends of Mary Rogers still managed to tie balloons to their cars on Saturday, Nov. 7 in order to drive …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/10/20 02:05 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Redge, a young female domestic short hair and tabby mix. Redge has a light orange coat, is litter-trained and has all her vaccinations up to date. …
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11/10/20 02:04 PM
During the nationwide U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration drug takeback event on Oct. 24, the DEA collected nearly a million pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medications across the nation. The …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/10/20 02:02 PM
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
Although COVID-19 positivity rates are steadily rising in Washington County, Washington County Hospital and Clinics has not yet seen “a significant number of COVID-19 related admissions,” …
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11/10/20 12:15 PM
In an emergency meeting on Nov. 4, the Mid-Prairie school board voted to temporarily suspend preschool for three and four year olds following an increase in COVID-19 absences. The board will …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/10/20 11:21 AM
With major winter holidays coming, preparing for celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic requires even more planning than ever. Danielle Pettit-Majewski, director of the Washington County Public …
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By Mary Zielinski |
11/9/20 12:16 PM
