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As Iowa commemorates its 175th anniversary of statehood this year, the State Historical Society of Iowa is taking a deeper dive into the state’s past during Iowa History Month, beginning March …
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2/24/21 03:57 PM
Absentee ballots are now available for the March 2, 2021 special election to fill a vacancy in Board of Supervisor District 3 and to continue a Highland School Physical Plant and Equipment …
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2/24/21 03:50 PM
Launching the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Iowa’s statehood will be an extensive look at Iowa’s most famous artist, Grant …
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2/24/21 03:34 PM
We will continue curbside delivery for anyone who wishes to receive books in this manner. Our doors are open. We are working with reduced hours to keep our staff healthy. We will open for …
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2/24/21 02:39 PM
Farmers and crop advisers are invited to attend the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association annual meeting, which will be held virtually this year via Zoom on Tuesday, March 4, at 8 …
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2/24/21 02:23 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Remy, a young male Treeing Walker Coonhound. Remy was found as an emaciated and scared stray. A wonderful family took him in and nursed him back …
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2/24/21 02:22 PM
The Wellman city council approved a law enforcement contract with the Washington County Sherriff’s Department at a Tuesday, Feb. 16 meeting. The meeting was moved from Mon. Feb. 15 due to the …
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2/23/21 04:45 PM
In addition to approving the yearly audit, the Mid-Prairie Board of Education received updates from superintendent Mark Schneider regarding facilities and the search for a new middle school principal …
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By Molly Roberts |
2/23/21 04:22 PM
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2/17/21 04:47 PM
Johnson County Master Gardeners will offer a virtual continuing education program on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. with Linn County Master Gardener Jo Dillon presenting “Attracting …
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2/17/21 03:15 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Rita, an adult female domestic longhair cat. Rita has a fluffy black coat and bright green eyes. She is described as a “love bug” …
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2/17/21 02:37 PM
The Spring Small Grant Cycle is now open for grant awards up to $5000 for nonprofit 501(c) organizations. The Foundation has special interest areas of Community Development and Beautification, …
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2/17/21 02:28 PM
The extreme cold and frequent wind in the last ten days have been a major challenge for the county’s Secondary Roads Department the board was told Tuesday.
“It just will not let …
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By Mary Zielinski |
2/17/21 02:23 PM
Iowa governor Kim Reynolds and lieutenant governor Adam Gregg were among the guests attending an opening ceremony for Johnson County’s new GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday.
The …
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By Christopher Borro |
2/17/21 02:21 PM
The second COVID_19 vaccination clinic in Washington County is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, February 22 at the Washington YMCA, 520 W. 5th Street, Washington.
The clinic is only …
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2/16/21 04:16 PM
We will continue curbside delivery for anyone who wishes to receive books in this manner. Our doors are open. We are working with reduced hours to keep our staff healthy. We ask that you keep …
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2/11/21 02:14 PM
Iowa legislators are now considering a 65-page bill introduced by Gov. Kim Reynolds that aims to expand school choices for Iowa parents and students. The bill’s three main components include …
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By Molly Roberts |
2/11/21 12:27 PM
The deadline to pre-register for the March 2, 2021 Washington Ward 3 special city election to be held in Washington County, is Friday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. Alternatively, any person who is eligible to …
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2/11/21 12:27 PM
During the work session portion of the regular school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 8, Mid-Prairie superintendent Mark Schneider informed the school board of problems with the HVAC controls in the …
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By Molly Roberts |
2/11/21 12:19 PM
The following Mid-Prairie students competed at Mid-Prairie High School in an Iowa High School Speech Association state large group speech contest on Saturday, Feb. 6. Each event performed for three …
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2/10/21 01:12 PM
