Riverside Last Saturday’s Hero Hunt in Riverside brought together many current and former police officers, along with sponsors who helped make the event possible. Among those sponsors was Sniff Industries. Owner and founder Paul Curtis attended wearing his Tennessee Volunteers hat. A native and current resident of Loudon, Tennessee, Curtis traveled to Riverside and arrived Thursday night. Coming to Iowa on the first Saturday of October has become a tradition for him... more

RIVERSIDE The long-awaited visible signs of a wellness center in Riverside may appear in two weeks. Garling Construction, a Cedar Rapids construction firm that won a $10 million bid to … more

The Riverside Fire Department had a busy 2025, responding to 311 fire and EMS incidents, according to Fire Chief Chad Smothers. One of the department’s biggest developments in 2026 is its long-awaited new fire engine... more

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... more

Heavy rains last week caused flooding throughout the area, impacting communities including Kalona, Riverside, Wellman, Lone Tree, Washington and surrounding areas. Kalona and many of its residents experienced flooding, with most of it caused by rainwater. According to Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh, about 26 residents reported flooding in their homes. Although most Kalona residents who experienced flooding dealt with rainwater, some reported sewage issues. One resident reported having about 18 inches of water in their basement... more

With the November election approaching, the Washington Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The forum will be held on the second floor of the Washington Library in the Nicola Stoufer Room and the Washington State Bank Room... more

RIVERSIDE Garling Construction, a Cedar Rapids construction firm that built the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center in Mount Vernon among other facilities, won a bidding process to be … more

Over the weekend, heavy rain caused flooding in many areas, including Kalona, Wellman, Washington and Lone Tree. According to reports, Kalona and surrounding communities such as Wellman, Riverside and Washington received about 2 to 5 inches of rain. Other parts of the county were affected as well. The National Weather Service reported approximately 4.91 inches of rain in Ainsworth... more

You have probably heard of trapshooting, a sport offered in many communities across Iowa. One of the area teams is the Golden Hawks Shooting Club. The club began in 2021 and has competed for about five years. Coach Clint Whetstine recently explained more about the team and how the sport works. Although the participants attend Mid-Prairie and compete under the Golden Hawks name, the club is not officially associated with or sponsored by the school district. Instead, it operates as an independent team... more

Washington   With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, voters will soon have the option to cast their ballots early. In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 14. County auditors began … more

If you own a house or mobile home, you may have already paid the first installment of your real estate or mobile home taxes. The taxes became due Tuesday, September 1, and must be paid by Wednesday, September 30, to avoid a penalty... more

RIVERSIDE Travis Riggan, President of Riverside Area Community Club, won a seat on the Riverside City Council in a special election held Tuesday. Riggan received 96 of the 159 votes tallied … more

With Election Day approaching, the Washington County Republicans held their second Lincoln Dinner of the year over the weekend at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. Those attending included Johnson County supervisor candidate Jennie Wunderlich, District 92 state Rep. Heather Hora, state Sen. Dawn Driscoll, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Americans for Prosperity Director of Grassroots Operations Dustin Rush, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn. U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson was scheduled to attend but was unable to be there. Each candidate and elected official had an opportunity to address the crowd... more

RIVERSIDE A Special Election to fill one Riverside City Council seat has drawn three candidates. And almost a fourth. Travis Riggan, Levi Schnoebelen and Nickie Nguyen are running for … more

Highland's Boom Night Homecoming celebration was held Sept. 2 at Highland High School. Click through the photos ... more

RIVERSIDE Highland Community Schools now know the financer, and designer, for its upcoming facilities project. The School Board, during a Special Meeting held Monday, approved a bid by … more

RIVERSIDE Edgar McGuire, a two-time Riverside City Councilman who was temporarily appointed to the board just months ago, has pulled out of the Sept. 8 special election. McGuire’s … more

On a sunny and humid Thursday afternoon, officials broke ground on the much-anticipated $35 million Blackjack Beach RV & Water Resort in Riverside. The project was first publicly discussed by the Riverside city council during a meeting in July... more

Road construction is scheduled to begin near Ainsworth on Friday, August 28. During the project, 175th Street will be closed between Underwood Ave and Hwy 218 while crews install new pipelines across the roadway... more

RIVERSIDE Plans for a $35 million water park and camping resort near the Riverside Casino are moving quickly. The Riverside City Council, during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, … more