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A rare and historic "Name Quilt" has been donated to the English Valleys History Center after nearly a century of possession in the Thomas Family. Over the years the quilt had traveled through Iowa, …
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2/14/24 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON
Given the chance to bend Mike Naig’s ear, the Farm Bill, free trade, African Swine Fever, and the struggling pork industry were all topics of concern brought up by corn growers and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
2/14/24 08:00 AM
Longtime public school professional and community advocate Ed Chabal announced his campaign for State Senate in Senate District 46, representing Iowa, Washington and rural Johnson counties. Senator …
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2/14/24 08:00 AM
The staff of The News was delighted and proud to be awarded in six categories of the 2024 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday. Three first place plaques now grace their office: Best Sports …
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2/14/24 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON
Following a brief special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, the Washington County Board of Health unanimously approved advertising for a new administrator replacing Emily Tokheim who resigned …
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By Mary Zielinski |
2/14/24 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON
In its half-hour meeting Tuesday, the Washington County Board of Supervisors reviewed the proposed job description for an Assistant IT Director to maintain and operate the complex …
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By Mary Zielinski |
2/14/24 08:00 AM
One hundred thirty couples enjoyed in the special Me & My VIP Sweetheart Dance held Saturday night, Feb. 17, hosted by the 4-H County Council at the KC Hall in Washington.
The event was open to …
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2/8/24 08:00 AM
KALONA
Keegan Gingerich, 21, of Kalona was arrested Thursday, Feb. 1 on five charges, including Class B, C, and D felonies. Bail has been set for $100,000 cash only.
Complaints were filed with …
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By Cheryl Allen |
2/7/24 08:00 AM
KALONA
Life is like a box of chocolates, Forrest Gump’s mama said, and this Saturday in Kalona offers the opportunity to try a whole bunch of sweet treats. But unlike those mass-produced …
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By Cheryl Allen |
2/7/24 08:00 AM
The 4-H mission statement says, “4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.” 4-H in Washington County cannot be what it is …
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2/7/24 08:00 AM
Parker and Mason Shalla showed their steers and took home ribbons last month at the National Western Stock Show, held Jan. 11-26 in Denver, Colorado. The sons of Nic and Jayna Shalla of Riverside, …
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2/7/24 08:00 AM
KALONA
A new radio station is set to fill the airwaves this February, broadcasting from Kalona: KMHV 89.5 FM, Mary’s Holy Voice, talk radio for Catholic Living.
Boasting 5500 watts of …
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By Cheryl Allen |
2/7/24 08:00 AM
KALONA
“I started as a clerk when I was 15; it’s about time!” Olivia Kahler laughed when Ryan Schlabaugh recommended the city council approve her as the Kalona Public Library’s new …
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By Cheryl Allen |
2/7/24 08:00 AM
KALONA
67,585 miles of Iowa’s public roads are gravel, making up 60% of the state’s road system. And cyclists love them.
Caleb Wilson is one of those cyclists. And because he lives in …
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By Cheryl Allen |
2/7/24 08:00 AM
KALONA
With warmer temperatures and snow-free backroads, now is a great time to check out the new Amish grocery store, Golden Valley Ranch, in rural Kalona. The spacious new retailer celebrated …
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By Cheryl Allen |
2/7/24 08:00 AM
WASHINGTON
Although much of the proposed county ordinance to govern Wind Energy Conversion contains much of the original 2021 draft, supervisors Tuesday continued discussing the possible impact …
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By Mary Zielinski |
2/7/24 08:00 AM
DES MOINES
This year’s annual Iowa Pork Congress, held Jan. 24-25, brought together pork producers, related businesses, and industry experts in Des Moines for two days of educational seminars, …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/31/24 08:00 AM
United Animal Health
Trent Torrance and Bob Altman traveled from Indianapolis to Des Moines to staff United Animal Health’s booth at the Iowa Pork Congress on Jan. 24-25. The Sheridan, …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/31/24 08:00 AM
Iowa’s Master Pork Producers for 2023 were announced Wednesday night at the Iowa Pork Congress banquet in Des Moines. A Master Pork Producer award denotes an individual’s or family’s excellence …
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1/31/24 08:00 AM
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to …
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1/31/24 08:00 AM