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Winds exceeding 100 miles per hour tore through Iowa early Monday afternoon, in a so-called derecho, a severe weather phenomenon involving hurricane-strength winds moving in a straight line.
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By Kalen McCain and Paul D. Bowker |
8/11/20 04:16 PM
After not having been able to gather in school since before spring break, the Mid-Prairie High School class of 2020 were together one last time on Sunday to receive their diplomas.
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Five members of the Pathway Christian School Class of 2020 received their diplomas during a ceremony held at Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church Saturday.
Administrator Lawrence Schlabach urged the …
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The emerald ash borer has devastated the ash tree population across the country.
Wellman is no exception. At last count, 110 trees will need to be removed around the city as the disease destroys …
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The crowds were smaller at Memorial Day events, but area residents still honored those who have died in wars.
The only formal ceremony was at Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona, where the …
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The cities of Kalona, Riverside and Wellman teamed up for a third pop-up food pantry, distributing 186 boxes of food – more than 5,000 pounds – to area residents. The cities are planning a fourth pop-up food pantry on May 30.
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The three cities joined forces to host pop-up food pantries in each community on Saturday morning. In all, nearly 200 boxes of food were handed out in the three cities Saturday, representing more …
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The Rev. Melissa Warren had an idea for “taking Christ to the streets,” going to where the people are.
The pastor had been looking at the empty pews in her two churches – Wellman’s Asbury …
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Kristen Thomas stood with her children near the corner of 13th Street and Eighth Avenue in Wellman Wednesday evening holding a paper banner that read “We Miss You.”
“It was our …
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Local food pantries are ramping up their efforts to assist residents during this time when many people have been forced to stay at home.
On Saturday, the city of Kalona held its own pop-up food …
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Washington County has been ranking in the top five counties in Iowa with COVID-19 cases, but the county’s public health director says that is because the county has been more aggressive in …
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More than 50 local supporters got the opportunity to test their wheelchair basketball skills at the Parkside Activities Center in Wellman on Saturday.
The center hosted a three-on-three wheelchair …
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Mid-Prairie Middle School presented a choral concert at Mid-Prairie High School on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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11/13/19 10:45 AM
