This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Patches, a young male yellow Labrador retriever mix, who was surrendered to the shelter. According to his previous owner, Patches is good with all …
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This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Nala, a young female Pit Bull Terrier mix with a brown brindle coat. Shelter staff say Nala loves butt scratches and cuddling. Nala needs a home …
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Hills Bank, as part of its Classroom Cash program, recently donated $1,537.17 to the Highland Community School District, $790.66 to Hillcrest Academy, $703.45 to the Lone Tree Community School …
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The Johnson County Fairgrounds hosted the Jolly Holidays Winter Kids Festival on Sunday, Dec. 12. Vendors at the Christmas market included: Michelle Berns with Usbourne Books and More, DotDotSmile …
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VFW and Auxiliary to Post No. 6414 in Riverside hosted a Quilts of Valor presentation on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the VFW Post. Recipients receiving their quilt were Rob Weber, Riverside, …
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KCTC notified customers in Kalona and Washington this month that their internet speeds, at all levels, will be increasing in January.’
In most cases the “upload” speeds for all …
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Shopping for ingredients, taking orders, making milkshakes, delivering them, counting money and many other jobs — special education students at Lone Tree are learning a host of new employable …
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Beulah is a young Pitbull mix who will need a home where she can be left alone long enough in order to come out of her shell. Since she is terrified of the leash, we think she may have been put on a …
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Christmas in Kalona, after a hiatus in 2020, returned last weekend in force, with hundreds of visitors from all over Iowa and the Midwest converging in Kalona to participate in the Christmas …
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Johnson County employees face mandated Covid vaccinations or weekly testing by January 3 under a policy that became effective this week.
The policy, which was narrowly approved by the Johnson …
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Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) will host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for children, ages 5-18, on Friday, December 3. The Pfizer Vaccination Clinic will be held in the Administrative …
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has moved toward a plan that will require county employees to be vaccinated against Covid or face weekly testing.
The board has not yet formally voted for a …
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The Kalona Rotary is hosting a toy drive from now until Dec. 13, with drop off boxes located at several businesses throughout town. The toys will be given to families in the community to help their …
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The 7th and 8th graders from Pathway Christian School recently toured the Lewelling Quaker Museum in Salem, IA as part of their studies on the Underground Railroad in Iowa.
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board for three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2024. …
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In just a few days last week, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors finalized a $29.357 million spending agreement.
The county was awarded the funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). …
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State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is giving away 99 College Savings Iowa contributions to spread the word about gifting education savings this holiday season. As part of the 2021 Year End …
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Thursday is decision day.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Thursday, Nov. 18 on the first round of proposed projects and funding tied to $29.3 million in American …
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