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The Iowa State Association of Counties is hosting an illustrated essay contest for children age 12 and younger to express why counties matter. Submissions should include name, birthdate, address, …
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1/22/21 03:00 PM
Chuck Miller believes in a personal approach — every patient who walks into the Jet Physical Therapy clinic in Wellman is a little different, so everyone needs a little different treatment …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/22/21 02:54 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt PAWS and More, the county’s animal rescue service, two heavy blows in 2020 with a decrease of $15,876 in boarding fees and $1,200 in pickup fees and a 65% decrease …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/20/21 03:59 PM
The Optimist Club of Kalona is encouraging area high school students to contemplate the phrase “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism” as part of the Optimist International Essay …
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1/20/21 03:56 PM
In a 90-minute work session on Thursday Jan. 14, the Washington County Board of Supervisors debated how to pay employees for being on-call (sometimes without being called), working overtime …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/20/21 03:54 PM
The Wellman City Council approved an application for a Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant at its meeting on Monday night, Jan. 18.
Though Wellman receives a municipal grant each year, it …
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By John Butters |
1/20/21 03:51 PM
With a new year comes new hope for Brown Deer Place, as Operation Warp Speed has arrived in the form of a COVID-19 vaccine for many of our residents and staff. The vaccine, given in two …
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1/19/21 01:58 PM
The first Washington County Legislative Briefing of the year was held Saturday morning, Jan. 16, over Zoom. Four area legislators were invited to participate: Iowa senators Kevin Kinney (D, District …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/19/21 01:53 PM
We will continue curbside delivery for anyone who wishes to receive books in this manner. We will resume appointments to come into the library to browse. We are working with reduced hours to …
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1/19/21 01:09 PM
On Thursday, Jan. 14, Washington County Public Health Administrator Danielle Pettit-Majewski provided an update on COVID-19 vaccinations in the county.
The county public health department received …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/19/21 12:26 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Sundance, a female domestic short hair and tabby mix kitten. Sundance is described as MVP — a savy cat who knows the score and is pretty …
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1/14/21 02:45 PM
Owning farmland has always been a priority for farmers, but interest in this real asset by investors has grown in the past year.
Farmers National Company has released its January land values …
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1/14/21 02:36 PM
The Iowa Department of Public Health has started sharing data on statewide COVID-19 vaccine administration on the existing Iowa COVID-19 website, coronavirus.iowa.gov. Updates will be posted weekly …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/14/21 02:08 PM
At their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, the Mid-Prairie Board of Education loosened athletic spectator regulations to allow each athlete, manager and coach to have four tickets to allocate to …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/13/21 04:10 PM
The Washington County Communications center received multiple reports of a home explosion at approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4 at 1114 East Washington in Washington.
Upon arrival, emergency …
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1/6/21 11:43 AM
Area residents are encouraged to donate blood at the Kalona Optimist Club Community Blood Drive on Monday, Jan. 11, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalona Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall at 902 6th …
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1/6/21 11:36 AM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Skyler, a young male Australian shepherd mix. Skyler is currently in a foster home— his foster parents say he is very curious and loyal, …
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1/6/21 11:05 AM
It’s a new year with a list of New Year’s resolutions! First on our list is to read more. Second on the list is to plan to return to “normal” as soon as possible and start …
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1/6/21 10:54 AM
Between forthcoming stimulus checks and vaccine rollout, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller warns Iowans to be aware and careful of a variety of scams and fraudulent activity.
“Scammers follow …
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1/6/21 10:03 AM
Washington County Public Health will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to county residents as the vaccine becomes available, said Danielle Pettit-Majewski, department administrator.
“All of the …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/5/21 11:52 AM
