WELLMAN The numbers are staggering. In less than two seasons on Mid-Prairie’s varsity football team, quarterback Brooks Weber has thrown for 49 touchdowns and 3,567 yards. They are …
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 …
Ainsworth Let’s ride! The fourth annual Ainsworth Fire Ride took place last Saturday, raising funds for the Ainsworth Fire Department. According to Ainsworth volunteer firefighter Dakota Longbine, the funds will help the department better serve the community. “The money will go towards safety equipment for obviously our firefighters, but then it'll also help update our equipment to better serve our community and surrounding communities.”..
Riverside Last Saturday’s Hero Hunt in Riverside brought together many current and former police officers, along with sponsors who helped …
RIVERSIDE The long-awaited visible signs of a wellness center in Riverside may appear in two weeks. Garling Construction, a Cedar …
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 …
Heavy rains last week caused flooding throughout the area, impacting communities including Kalona, Riverside, Wellman, Lone Tree, Washington and …
Lone Tree Last December, the Lone Tree Fire Department purchased a new medical response truck, a 2026 F-350, from Mincer Ford. The emergency lighting and decal work was completed by 424 Design...
Lone Tree Johnson County is considering a pilot program to expand housing in six smaller cities: Lone Tree, Hills, Oxford, Shueyville, Solon …
The trial of Scott Powers, a Lone Tree man charged with killing his 76-year-old father, Richard Powers, has been postponed until July 2027. His …
IOWA CITY Johnson County has about $1.1 million remaining from its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of $29.5 million, and the Board of Supervisors, previously promising that every …
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 …
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’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 …
