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LL Pelling wins contract for road work in Frytown, Hills

IOWA CITY LL Pelling, an asphalt and highway construction company located in North Liberty, has been selected for crack sealing projects that include 500th Street SW, west of Frytown, and 520th … more

The News appoints online and social media editor

The News is expanding its online staff with the naming of Paul Bowker as editor of online content and social media. Bowker began with The News as Sports Editor in July 2020, and is currently … more

Development underway at Southtown Recreational Area

Chamber recognizes volunteers, committees at annual banquet

The Kalona Chamber of Commerce recognized all the volunteers, including committee members, at the annual banquet at the Wooden Wheel Vineyards and Winery, rural Keota, on Oct. 17. Due to other … more

Pleasantview Benefit: A Community Event

A spirit of giving, good food, meeting friends, live music, sweets, and a great collection of hand-made and donated items: that is the Pleasantview Benefit! We say it is where you experience the … more

L.L. Pelling is selected for Stringtown road resurfacing project

IOWA CITY L.L. Pelling, a highway construction company based in North Liberty, was selected by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for an upcoming project on 540th Street SW in the … more

Keeping time

When Seattle native Glen Mayeno arrived in Wellman in 2011, his new lifestyle took a little getting used to.  Back home he didn’t stand out.  Here, he did. “Am I going to … more

A piece of history reborn

When the old Swift house at 191 Highway 22 in Riverside was put up for auction by sealed bids in 2021 after it went back to the bank, it was in a sad state of disrepair.  Originally, the … more

Showstopping mums to raise funds for MPHSAP picnic shelter

There are mums, and there are Mums.  The Roots & Shoots initiative, a part of Mid-Prairie’s Home School Assistance Program (HSAP), is growing the later for their fall mum fundraiser … more

Our Holiday Celebration Guide needs you

Last year at this time, we at The News kicked around the idea of a new special section for the holidays.  We imagined it as something you could pull out of the newspaper and save for future … more

Community Block Grant offers opportunity for downtown Riverside

Downtown property owners were all ears during the Community Development Block Grant-Downtown Revitalization (CDBG-DTR) kick-off meeting at Riverside’s City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 31. … more

Addressing Iowa’s doctor shortage

Growing up in rural Montgomery County, Iowa, I’m all too familiar with the challenges of accessing medical care, especially if you or a family member needs to see a specialist.  … more

Local State Fair winners

Ladies Nail Driving Contest 3 rd place: Tina Montz, Washington   Horseshoe Pitching Doubles Pro-Am, Class A 1 st place: Steve Miller, Wayland and Justin Zaugg, Washington … more

2023 Community Award nominations

Since 2011 the City of Kalona has annually recognized those individuals and or organizations that have had a positive impact in making Kalona great.   This year we will again be awarding the … more

Kalona resident arrested

Zachary Lee Miller, 20, of 1191 E Place, Apt. B, Kalona, already in custody at the Washington County Jail, was arrested August 24 on a county warrant for sexual exploitation of a minor … more

Lone Tree Fall Festival

Gospel Sing

VICKY AND DUANE FISHER INDUCTED INTO IOWA 4-H HALL OF FAME

Vicky and Duane Fisher of West Chester were inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 20.   Here, Emily … more

Johnson County set to open bidding for planned work on 540th St. SW

IOWA CITY Big changes are coming to portions of 540th Street SW in southwest Johnson County over the next two years. Bidding is expected to be held in September for resurfacing the road … more

Midnight gunfire wakes Lone Tree neighborhood

Property damage in excess of $10,000 was incurred by a Lone Tree neighborhood around midnight Monday, August 15, when shots were fired, hitting residences, garages, and vehicles.   Johnson … more
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