How does pork get from a farm to your plate? Knupp Farms in Washington transports millions of pigs each year from farms to processing facilities. more

Northside Diner in Washington combines Iowa-grown ingredients with global dishes, from Cuban sandwiches and poke to banh mi and falafel. more

Riverside With the election coming up soon, many voters will head to the polls on Nov. 3. Two seats on the Washington County Board of Supervisors are up for election: District 3 and District 5. District 3 covers Riverside, Ainsworth, Brighton, Crawfordsville and part of Coppock. The race includes incumbent Republican Marcus Fedler and Democratic challenger JoAnn Whitmore... more

Washington - In their regular session on Tuesday, the supervisors received and approved reports from the recorder, auditor, ambulance and veterans’ affairs departments. The reports indicated normal activity, with revenues increasing as expected for the first time this year. Recorder Teresa Mangold noted that the quarter as “pretty steady” and reported a department balance of $844,845... more

Washington - Roger Smith of Brighton pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Wednesday, October 14, after threatening Washington County Hospital and Clinics last month. Smith, 60, is scheduled to appear for a pretrial conference on Wednesday, December 16... more

The Kalona Historical Village offered visitors a glimpse into the lives of World War II soldiers during a presentation Saturday. Mid-Prairie senior Caedyn Huston, son of Washington County Military Museum founder Mike Huston, spoke to the crowd while dressed in a World War II uniform and displaying weapons and equipment from the era. Caedyn and his father share a deep passion for history, particularly the wars in which the United States has fought. During this year’s Fall Festival, Mike gave a Civil War presentation. He also spoke about soldiers’ lives in the 1860s during the Civil War Meal in August... more

Washington Want to know more about the candidates running for office in the Washington County area? Well, you'll have the opportunity to hear from them very soon. With the November election just a few weeks away, many residents may want to hear directly from the candidates before casting their ballots. That's exactly what they'll have the chance to do this Thursday... more

Wellman Highway 22 will remain open during roadwork in Wellman, although drivers should expect intermittent lane closures and flaggers directing traffic. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, work will begin on Monday, Oct. 19, and is expected to finish on Thursday, Nov. 19. .. more

Wellman In just a few weeks, voters will flock to the polls. Those who live within the Mid-Prairie Community School District, including Kalona, Wellman, West Chester and portions of Washington, Iowa and Johnson counties, will have a chance to vote on the district’s proposed $19 million bond. The district has been preparing for the bond for quite some time, beginning the planning process in 2023. The proposed project includes a new events entrance, additional classrooms for fine arts and special education, a 500-seat auditorium and more. more

Washington During the Washington County Board of Supervisors session on Tuesday, October 13, the board accepted a bid for $273,872.45 for the culvert replacement on Kiwi Avenue, below the estimated cost of $330,000. The board also approved a public highway easement for Kiwi Avenue in Cedar Township and tabled action on the second easement for Kiwi Avenue at the county engineer`s request... more

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.”.. more

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

A three-vehicle wreck occurred last week at the intersection of Spruce Avenue and Highway 92, between Washington and Ainsworth... more

Kalona Flooding across Kalona and much of Washington County a few weeks ago left residents facing extensive damage, lost belongings and weeks of cleanup. For several Kalona residents, sewage backed up into their basements, prompting concerns about drainage and calls for answers from the city. Sandy Marner, who has lived in her home for more than 30 years, said approximately 18 inches of sewage flooded her basement in the early hours of September 20. Marner was sleeping when she heard an unusual noise. She went downstairs and found brown, murky water filling the basement. When she reached the bathroom, she discovered sewage coming up through the toilet... 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

Washington During the Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 6, they proclaimed October as Domestic violence Awareness month, noting that in the last year, there have been 85 cases confirmed in the county. The continued involvement of county agencies in the prevention of domestic violence has been a collaborative effort for more than 47 years in the county... more

Roger Smith of Brighton, who allegedly threatened Washington County Hospital and Clinics on Thursday, Sept. 17, is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 14... 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

At their meeting on Tuesday, the Washington County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the county in a State of Emergency in response to the storms on September 19 and 20. The board also approved a subdivision plat and discussed using tax increment financing, or TIF, for county projects... more

On an overcast Thursday morning, I sat down with Kalona Blacksmith & Welding owner Bob Yoder at his shop. Between answering calls about his upcoming open house, he pulled up a chair and talked about his career as a welder, why he is considering selling the shop and its tools, and his work as a Washington County supervisor. All around us were the tools he has collected over the years. If you offered the right price, Yoder might sell you one... more