WELLMAN With less than two minutes left in Mid-Prairie’s third straight District 2A-6 win Friday night, Golden Hawks defensive end Kale Miller discovered a gift in the middle of all that mud. …
When it comes to fire safety, you can never be too cautious. A fire can start quickly and become dangerous, so it is important to take steps to prevent one and have a plan in place if one occurs. Kalona assistant fire chief Aaron Gingerich, who has been with the department for 18 years, explained how people can prepare themselves and their loved ones for a fire. He said even a small oversight can put people at risk...
Ten Kalona residents expressed their frustration about the flooded basements and sewer back-ups caused by the rains on September 19 and 20 to …
Kalona Flooding across Kalona and much of Washington County a few weeks ago left residents facing extensive damage, lost belongings and weeks …
Riverside Police officers, first responders and veterans from across the country gathered last Saturday for the annual Hero Hunt at Highland Hideaway Hunting Grounds in Riverside. Many participants came from Iowa, while others traveled from Tennessee, Kentucky, Arizona, Ohio, Wisconsin and Massachusetts. The event has been held for more than 15 years as a way to thank veterans, first responders, law enforcement officers and others who serve. Organizer Ryan Giannini has led the event since its beginning...
The Riverside Fire Department had a busy 2025, responding to 311 fire and EMS incidents, according to Fire Chief Chad Smothers. One of the …
Heavy rains last week caused flooding throughout the area, impacting communities including Kalona, Riverside, Wellman, Lone Tree, Washington and …
A fire can happen when you are not expecting one, which is why Wellman fire chief Jeremy Peck urges families to make a plan before they need it. Peck has been with the department for 28 years and has served as fire chief for almost 20 years. Peck said preparation includes talking about what causes fires, how to prevent them and what to do if one starts. “Just the lack of preparation is the major issue. Not discussing what causes fires, the wind involved with fires, how to handle a grease fire. It’s just a lack of preparation, not being ready for it.”..
A landlord in Wellman, Spencer Miller, who owns 313½ on 9th Ave., was proposing to split his properties. Miller owns three rental homes on one …
Chances are you have listened to a podcast a time or two. There are podcasts on all kinds of topics, each with its own focus and audience. Soon, …
Lone Tree Johnson County is considering a pilot program to expand housing in six smaller cities: Lone Tree, Hills, Oxford, Shueyville, Solon and Swisher. During the most recent Lone Tree City Council meeting, representatives discussed the proposed program and how it could help the community...
IOWA CITY Johnson County has about $1.1 million remaining from its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of $29.5 million, and the …
The Lone Tree school board interviewed its top two Construction Manager candidates for the HVAC project that will face voters in the form of a …
Over the last six months, the city of Hills has been discussing a potential new fire station and city office building. Talks about the building began early this year. In late May, the city purchased the former elementary school site from the Iowa City school district for $450,000. The school was torn down in early 2025. A few months later, in July, the council approved placing a bond measure for the fire station and city office building on the November ballot. The measure is for $5.1 million, and Hills residents will have a chance to vote on it in November...
Cleanliness is next to godliness, they say, and you’re all about clean. Your home is neat and tidy, and so are the garbage bags you bring out …
IOWA CITY Johnson County is rolling out a pilot program that could help expand housing in Lone Tree and Hills, among four other small …
Iowa’s wildlife faces environmental threats including habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and degradation, according to Meredith Roemerman, deputy director of Burr Oak Land Trust. Roemerman spoke at the September 30 Kalona Rotary meeting, sharing information about the organization, its conservation efforts and the environmental challenges facing the state...
Kalona Mayor Mark Robe has a passion for photography, and some of his best work was recently displayed at the Iowa City Gallery Walk. The five …
IOWA CITY A fall budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2027 was approved by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors following a public hearing …
