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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 …
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6/28/23 10:39 AM
Wellman has always excelled at providing a full day of family fun on Independence Day, and expectations are this year will not disappoint. Among the improvements for 2023 are more food vendors …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/28/23 10:20 AM
Dr. Ninja, a veterinarian, reads to a group of eager children at the Kalona Public Library on June 22 as part of the summer reading program. His novel is titled, “Riding With My …
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6/28/23 09:57 AM
Kids from Sunrise Child Care in Wellman enjoyed ice cream sundaes at Federation Bank on Friday, June 23 as part of the bank’s Dairy Days customer appreciation event. The bank typically …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/28/23 09:55 AM
Julia Boller of Kalona, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester.
Central College recognized 351 …
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6/22/23 09:57 AM
On Saturday morning, June 17, judging took place for two Kalona Days baking contests: the pie baking contest, and new this year, the kids’ cookie baking contest. Elis Vizcarrondo took …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/21/23 09:10 AM
The Kalona Public Library kicked off its summer reading program June 13 with a reptile open house brought to the library by Mr. Josh of Tribal Exoticz. The family-friendly evening event marks …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/21/23 09:08 AM
It’s hard to miss the Little Free Libraries that have popped up around communities since 2009. A painted wood box with a shelf or two behind a windowed front door, these little dwellings …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/21/23 09:08 AM
Summer is off to a good start in the City of Kalona, according to the City Administrator’s report. At their regular meeting June 19, Ryan Schlabaugh listed for the City Council many …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/21/23 09:07 AM
Wellman council members agreed Monday to continue the planning and construction of a splashpad in the community’s North Park.
Earlier this month, questions arose concerning the …
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By John Butters |
6/21/23 09:07 AM
What sort of person makes the effort to buy and maintain a Little Free Library? For Kalona resident and city council member Craig Spitzer, the motivation comes from a love of reading and a …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/21/23 09:07 AM
Daniel Peterson wasn’t actually looking for a new full-time job. He had been happily serving up fare such as elk, bison, and trout at lodges and resorts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/21/23 09:06 AM
On Thursday, June 15, the Wellman Library’s summer reading program brought young readers to PAWS & More animal shelter in Washington where dogs and cats awaiting forever homes enjoyed …
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TJ Rhodes |
6/21/23 09:06 AM
Unanimous approval by the Washington County Supervisors Tuesday of the Washington East Commercial Renewal Area will provide Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to aid with construction of a new …
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By Mary Zielinski |
6/21/23 09:06 AM
Pie Winners
Grand Champion: Mary Hershberger with her Apple Pie
1st Runner-Up: Amy Allen with Grandma Opal’s Apple Pie
2nd Runner-Up: Ellis Vizcarrando with his Strawberry Mango …
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6/21/23 09:05 AM
Members of the Iowa City Genealogical Society will meet June 24. Kathryn Whalen, Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Supervisor at the Davenport Public Library, will discuss the genealogical …
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6/21/23 09:05 AM
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that a successful Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Southeast Iowa is progressing toward its next phase, with a specific focus on the …
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6/20/23 03:52 PM
Mid-Prairie has proudly announced Alumni Awards for 2023.
The awards will be presented on June 17 at 1 p.m. at Kalona Days, and recipients will ride in the Kalona Days parade at 4 p.m.
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6/14/23 11:30 AM
Washington County Public Health, in partnership with Washington County Hospitals and Clinics is asking community members to provide input about the health needs and concerns in Washington County. …
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6/14/23 10:13 AM
