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WELLMAN
Although they were down two members Monday night, the Wellman City Council conducted business as usual, mindful of the caucuses that would occur later that evening. Among other items on …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/17/24 08:00 AM
KALONA
Winter was off to a mild start in late 2023, with only two days of very light snow and a solidly green Christmas. But on the 37° evening of Monday, Jan. 8, rain turned to snow, and the …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/17/24 08:00 AM
Wellman
Planning a blue-themed wedding? Requesting an out-of-season flower? No worries, Wellman’s Farm Fresh Flora has the flowers needed to stay on theme.
Melanie Schweitzer, owner of …
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By TJ Rhodes |
1/10/24 12:49 PM
Wellman
A Wellman barn in the dead of winter. The bleating goats and the freezing cold were a constant reminder to Wellman’s Austin Bayliss that his wrestling startup had a long way to go.
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By TJ Rhodes |
1/10/24 12:36 PM
WELLMAN
Friends, family, and customers wished Luann Miller well on Thursday, Jan. 4 at Federation Bank in Wellman, where the community celebrated Miller’s retirement with cake and punch. Miller …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/10/24 08:00 AM
With just enough members in attendance to reach a quorum, the Wellman City Council got to work Wednesday night, Jan. 3, passing a series of resolutions to start the new year. Council member Nathan …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/10/24 08:00 AM
KALONA We may live in small towns where the pace of life is more relaxed, but that doesn’t mean that nothing happens. We are always in motion, tearing down the old, building the new, and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/3/24 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
“I never thought I would say the words, ‘I’m going to Wellman to buy a pair of jeans.’”
Isn’t it wonderful when your expectations are exceeded?
Today, thanks to three …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/27/23 08:00 AM
Six Wellman Garden Club members gathered in the Asbury UMC Fellowship Hall at noon on Thursday, Dec. 21 for their Christmas luncheon. After the blessing, they enjoyed a delicious lunch of creamed …
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12/27/23 08:00 AM
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Mennonites staged peace service protests at the offices of elected officials across the United States and Canada, calling on the US government for action to prevent genocide in …
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12/20/23 10:03 AM
KALONA
Republicans announced their 2024 presidential caucus locations on Dec. 8, and Democrats followed suite on Dec. 15, preparing for the first contest in the presidential nominating cycle. Both …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/20/23 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
The Wellman City Council took just eight minutes to wrap up business at their final meeting of the year on Monday night. The Dec. 18 meeting was the last for council member Tony Evans, who …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/20/23 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
The Wellman Volunteer Fire Department gave away thousands of dollars’ worth of toys on Saturday, Dec. 9 during their second annual Toy Giveaway at the fire station. Parents came from …
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by Cheryl Allen |
12/13/23 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
A brisk regular meeting Monday night left the Wellman city council time to discuss the city’s recent successes and disappointments, which include Light the Night in the former category …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/6/23 08:00 AM
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation announced fall grant recipients Wednesday night at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. Over $2,000,000 in grants were distributed, with the second highest …
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By Cheryl Allen |
11/29/23 10:19 PM
Families turned out in Wellman Saturday night, Nov. 25, for Light the Night downtown. Hot Cocoa, Christmas tree decorating, and train rides provided lots to do while folks awaited Santa’s arrival …
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By Cheryl Allen |
11/29/23 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
Wellman’s water mains have outlived their life expectancy, a point brought home by a break downtown days before the city council met on Nov. 20. The topic once again occupied the council …
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By Cheryl Allen |
11/22/23 11:02 AM
The Wellman Garden Club met Nov. 16 at the Senior Center. President Powell opened the meeting by thanking attendees for coming. Marilyn read a beautiful Helen Steiner Rice Thanksgiving poem called …
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11/21/23 08:00 AM
Mid-Prairie honored area veterans at their annual Veterans Day Assembly and Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 10.
Numerous veterans from the community gathered, each stating their name and what they …
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By TJ Rhodes |
11/15/23 12:00 PM
WELLMAN
Melissa Rediger is in a sweet spot, but it didn’t happen overnight.
As she tells it, the origins of Jo & Co, her handmade gift shop in downtown Wellman, date back 23 years to when …
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By Cheryl Allen |
11/15/23 08:00 AM