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Last week Senator Grassley held a much publicized news conference about rising crime where he repeated a falsehood pushed by Republicans; that crime is much higher in the so- called soft on crime …
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5/17/22 02:51 PM
This week’s issue of The News features a special salute to the volunteer emergency medical services and the Washington County Ambulance Service with photos of those servies. Thanks to all …
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By Ron Slechta |
5/17/22 02:49 PM
This summer the City of Kalona will be working with The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) which serves Johnson, Washington, Cedar, and Iowa counties on a student-led home remodel …
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By Ryan Schlabaugh |
5/17/22 02:46 PM
Another dark day at the Iowa Capitol for working Iowans. A majority of Republican legislators, with all Democrats in opposition, have passed legislation that will cut unemployment benefits for Iowans …
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5/3/22 04:06 PM
Johnson County is pursuing a study to assess broadband internet capabilities, needs and deficiencies in the county. The study is a result of Johnson County’s investment of funds received from …
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By Rod Sullivan |
4/20/22 10:32 AM
During this important National Volunteer Week, I cannot help but stop and be so thankful for the countless people who give to Washington County 4-H.
I would like to express my sincere thanks …
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By Amy Green |
4/20/22 10:30 AM
Just a week out from what is supposed to be the end of session, the most consistent thing I’ve heard from Iowans this year is that they are fed up with politics. They’ve seen the endless …
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By Jennifer Konfrst |
4/20/22 10:29 AM
I’m writing in concern with how the city of Washington has extended the city limits in a two-mile radius leaving anyone in that purgatory without representation.
I’ll give a good …
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4/20/22 10:27 AM
The only time I’ve ever been in a wheelchair is when I’ve left the hospital — and then, I didn’t even need to push myself. But this past weekend, I attended the Adaptive …
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By Molly Roberts |
3/29/22 03:55 PM
March 23 marked the one-year anniversary of the murders of correctional officer Robert McFarland and nurse Lorena Schulte at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. We mourn their loss and continue to fight …
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By Kevin Kinney |
3/29/22 03:53 PM
Last weekend, I led a group of ten senators, Republicans, Democrats, and even one Independent, on a bipartisan Senate delegation visit to Poland and Germany. We traveled together to demonstrate …
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By Joni Ernst |
3/29/22 03:52 PM
A woman hits a golf ball your direction, up the hill towards the green on #9. She jogs up the fairway to get a better look at the shot, jumping with excitement and throwing a fist in the air when the …
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By Dr. Christopher Grier |
3/16/22 11:56 AM
In this year’s State of the Union Address, the President shared his vision for an economy that grows from the bottom up and the middle out. The key pillars of this vision: making more products …
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By Kevin Kinney |
3/8/22 02:56 PM
President Biden’s first State of the Union Address came as nearly everything in our country is looking “up.” Consumer prices, violent crime, our national debt, illegal border …
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By Joni Ernst |
3/8/22 02:54 PM
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.thenews-ia.com:
first name: Jann
last name: Wann
address: 113 21st St SE
city: Mason …
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3/8/22 02:53 PM
I was nine years old when for Christmas 1940 I received my very last doll. A big ‘awkward’ thing I promptly named Susi. Why Susi? Maybe because my daddy always called me Susi, which I …
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By Lois Eckhardt |
3/8/22 02:50 PM
“Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a caring learning environment” is Mid-Prairie’s mission statement. On March 1 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, …
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By Mark Schneider |
2/23/22 04:58 PM
My wife Stephanie and I have lived in the Mid-Prairie school district for 25 years and raised – and are still raising- 5 children. One of the reasons we chose to live here was the …
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2/23/22 04:57 PM
Frequently Asked Questions About Mid-Prairie’s March 1st Bond Referendum
February 11, 2022
1) What construction projects will be funded by the bond issue?
A. Construct new …
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2/23/22 04:56 PM
School districts try to find as much data about their students as possible. Every year schools have students take a multitude of tests. They take tests for classes but also to monitor …
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2/16/22 10:18 AM
