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Seeing is believing

Stepping inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside, one can’t help but be awed by its beauty.   Robin-egg blue walls, trimmed in gilt, rise up to meet spectacular ceiling … more

State Fair Success

Highland begins year with Spirit of Education Award

“It’s the perfect size.   It’s not too big, it’s not too small.   It offers students all kinds of opportunities that even a little smaller school couldn’t, but … more

Allen Schneider to run for fifth term as Riverside mayor

RIVERSIDE Allen Schneider, who has been mayor of Riverside since 2016, is likely going after a fifth two-year term in November’s election. The city’s mayor position, along with … more

Integrity, hard work, dedication

At the Iowa State Fair Wednesday, August 16, Ron Stutsman of Riverside was recognized as the Iowan of the Day, a program created by the Blue Ribbon Foundation in 1997 to honor outstanding Iowans who … more

November ballot to include Highland's renewal request for state funds

RIVERSIDE The renewal of a state tax fund used, in part, for facility and technology improvements in Highland schools will appear on the November 7 ballot. The Highland School Board, during … more

Not your typical Florida vacation

On September 28, 2022, disaster struck Southwest Florida when Hurricane Ian came ashore in the Fort Myers area, causing tremendous damage and loss of life.   Gail and JoEllen Crowe of … more

Riverside’s ‘bag ladies’ find purpose in plastic

The ladies of Trinity United Methodist Church in Riverside have been meeting for about a month every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. to make waterproof sleeping mats for the homeless in Iowa … more

Riverside's wastewater plant improvements are near completion

RIVERSIDE Completion of an extensive renovation of Riverside’s wastewater treatment plant is expected to be done by the beginning of September, Blaine Dopier of Spectra Build told the … more

City Council awaits more bids on Kirk Birthplace project

RIVERSIDE The final mission of the James T. Kirk Birthplace in Riverside is on hold. So, please, no warp drive just yet. All American Concrete of West Liberty, which has done other … more

State Fair Volunteers Needed

The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to staff the city’s booth at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 10-20.   Morning and afternoon shifts available; free entry to … more

Riverside woman indicted

Abigail Knight, 35, of Riverside was arrested May 24, by the Washington County Sheriff’s office for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.  The arrest followed a tip from the Pearland Police … more

Pet of the Week

Copper is the oldest kitty currently at PAWS & More. Her adorable habit is to hide in a bed or under a blanket and then poking her head out for petting when someone approaches her. Copper is nine … more

Future Problem Solvers

Home schooled Future Problem Solving teams from the area earned recognition at the 2023 International Competition in Amherst, Massachusetts, June 7 - 11.  The topic of the competition was … more

Have you thanked your butcher lately?

Our communities are fortunate to have many long-lived businesses that add a sense of stability and continuity to our lives, even as the world around us shifts and one generation gives way to another. … more

Riverside City Council approves $2 on-call increase for firefighters

RIVERSIDE The Riverside City Council approved a $2 increase in firefighter calls at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, July 3. The approval, which is retroactive to July 1, 2022 so … more

Model show a highlight at Trek Fest

VFW Post 6414 hosted the Trek Fest 38 Model Show on Saturday morning, which was attended by over 100 people who viewed the entries and the display of models by Chris Ames. Ames lives in the … more

Trek Fest 38

There was no rain on Riverside’s parade this year, though high temps made sticking out a full day in head-to-toe polyester a challenge.   Star Trek aficionados found their kindred spirits … more

Steep talk: Final stage of Riverside project encounters obstacles

RIVERSIDE The final stage of work on Riverside’s $3.4 million water and sewer main project on Third Street has resulted in a number of complaints from residents who live along the street. … more

Welcome to Riverside: Leeta DS9

RIVERSIDE Chase Masterson, who is known as one of the sexiest aliens of outer space, will be in Riverside this weekend. Cough, cough (Trekkers know the reference). She appeared for … more
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