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The adventure began with a ferry ride across the Mississippi River.
It was the last time in more than a week that Scott Weston was able to relax.
If relaxation was possible even at that point. …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/13/20 02:49 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Butterball, a young female Domestic Longhair. Butterball is described as a “love bug” who loves to exchange purrs for petting. …
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8/13/20 01:34 PM
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said Monday night that a number of farmers from across the state were impacted by the severe storms that ripped through Iowa on Monday …
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8/13/20 01:30 PM
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Wellman-Scofield Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards …
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8/13/20 01:27 PM
Mid-Prairie administrators are making their final preparations for school to begin on Aug. 24.
They gave updates to the Mid-Prairie school board during an outdoor meeting on Monday night.
High …
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By James Jennings |
8/13/20 01:19 PM
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.
The …
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By Kalen McCain and Paul D. Bowker |
8/11/20 04:16 PM
Mid-Prairie students will return to school with full-time in-person classes on Aug. 24.
With the support of a number of parents in attendance and against the recommendation of several staff …
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The 2020 Courage Ride, which this year is being done virtually due to COVID-19, began this past Saturday and goes through Aug. 15.
The annual event is a fundraiser to aid in the fight against …
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8/5/20 01:37 PM
Jim Goodrich, a community figure known for a lifetime of hard work, generosity and ever-present cowboy hats, died at his home on Thursday, July 16. He was 94 years old.
Jim Goodrich’s …
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By Kalen McCain |
8/5/20 01:26 PM
Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh will contact local entities to encourage them to support the use of masks and social distancing within the city to stem local contagion from the COVID-19 …
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By John Butters |
8/5/20 01:24 PM
A familiar face is returning to the Wellman City Council.
At Monday’s meeting, the council appointed Fern Bontrager to serve out the remainder of former council member Mark Philpot’s …
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Andy Greiner, the 2020 River Valley Conference Coach of the Year, has resigned as head coach of the Mijd-Prairie High School baseball team.
Greiner submitted his resignation this past …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
8/3/20 03:07 PM
For a craft as old as civilization itself, farming exists in a constant state of change as new technology and techniques become available.
As a state teeming with farmers, Iowa finds itself at the …
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By Kalen McCain |
7/31/20 01:56 PM
As of August 1, 2020, The News has a paywall for accessing certain content.
Obituaries, marketplace advertising, photo galleries classified and legal advertising still can be accessed without …
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7/30/20 01:03 PM
The Washington County Communications Center has been made aware of a wireline or landline phone issue for all Kalona Telephone (KCTC) subscribers. Currently those customers have no service and cannot …
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7/30/20 12:24 PM
Mid-Prairie Transportation Director Teresa Hartley received the 2020 Iowa Woman in Transportation Award during a surprise award ceremony in the high school’s auditorium on Tuesday …
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By Kalen McCain |
7/30/20 10:41 AM
With a unanimous 4-0 vote Tuesday, Washington County supervisors acknowledged the city of Wellman’s voluntary annexation of a building lot for a Dollar General store in the city.
The …
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By Mary Zielinski |
7/29/20 04:21 PM
Wellman-Scofield Public Library is open by appointment to limit the number of contacts and to ensure patrons and staff remain safe and healthy.
One person/family is allowed into the library for 30 …
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7/29/20 03:51 PM
At its July meeting, the county Board of Health learned its revenues are 121% of projections, compared to 75% in expenditures, both showing effects from health and safety limits and restrictions in …
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By Mary Zielinski |
7/29/20 03:49 PM
The U.S. Census Bureau is sending out postcard reminders to households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census.
The postcard mailing is due to the impact of COVID-19 on census …
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7/29/20 03:29 PM
