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Child care professional meeting

Washington County Extension and Outreach along with several other partners held a series of Child Care Professional Meetings over the summer.  In the last 3 months over 65 people have … more

New creek signs bring conservation awareness

Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is among 33 counties that received funds to sign priority waterbodies in Iowa. The signs were installed in partnership with the … more

Settlement accepted, formal action next week

Within an approximately 15-minute special session Monday, August 21, Washington County Supervisors approved a settlement and purchase agreement with L & L Acres LLC for nearly 16.5 acres of right … more

Board OKs deputies wage change for UI, off-duty events

Washington County Supervisors Tuesday approved an amendment to the county’s union contract for its deputies, setting a flat $65 hourly rate for working at the University of Iowa and other … more

Meisheid sentenced to five years

Matthew Meisheid, 41, of Kalona was sentenced August 11 in Washington County District Court.  He had been found guilty by a five-man, seven-woman jury June 28 on two counts of Assault on Persons … more

Board considers HBI request, OKs signing authority, personnel changes

Following a presentation from Jathan Chicoine, manager of Home Base Iowa, a “one of a kind” service providing resources for veterans, the Washington County Supervisors Tuesday agreed to … more

Riverside's wastewater plant improvements are near completion

RIVERSIDE Completion of an extensive renovation of Riverside’s wastewater treatment plant is expected to be done by the beginning of September, Blaine Dopier of Spectra Build told the … more

Public hearing set for wind ordinance

Following last week’s detailed work session, the Washington County Supervisors, August 1, set a public hearing regarding a provision for a possible countywide wind ordinance for 9:15 a.m. … more

Streetscape exhibit grand opening

The moment we’ve been anticipating since 2016 is finally here: the streetscape exhibit at the Wahl Museum, a part of the Kalona Historical Village, will officially be revealed next week. … more

Wind ordinance blows back into county

Following an approximately two-hour work session Tuesday July 25, the Washington County Supervisors made a review of the original countywide wind ordinance draft, a key agenda item for its August 1 … more

The Joy of Foam

Wrapping up the 2023 Summer Reading program, local children enjoyed a fun time with foam just outside the Kalona Library on July 28. more

The Storytellers

Furnace ductwork is a lot like a giant hamster Habitrail; it consists of lots of tunnels that wind around, down, and through.   In fact, if you had a five-year-old mind, you might pop the grill … more

Washington County 911 Residence Signs

Is your Washington County 911 rural residence sign faded, peeling, or hard to read? Is it missing or damaged and needs replaced? Public Safety responders rely on those signs to find your residence … more

Duane and Vicky Fisher selected to represent Washington County in 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame 

Duane and Vicky Fisher of West Chester were recognized July 20 at the Washington County Fair as Washington County’s 2023 4-H Hall of Fame recipient.  They will be inducted into the … more

Board gets reports; OKs personnel changes 

In their regular meeting, Washington County Supervisors Tuesday dealt with two main areas: three quarterly reports and eight personnel changes, before adjourning to meet 15 minutes later for a work … more

Kalona Chamber seeks 5 board nominations

The Kalona Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations to fill five 3-year terms on the board of directors, according to administrative director Tonia Poole.   Incumbent board members up for … more

Parade Trophy Handoff

The Ark School of Dance received the “Bulltown’s Best” traveling trophy for best Kalona Days parade float from 2022 winners BSA Scout Troop 234/Cub Scout Pack 234 on July 20.   … more

Sentencing set for Meisheid

Sentencing for Matthew James Meisheid, 41, of Kalona is set for 11:20 a.m. August 11 in Washington County District Court, where he was found guilty of two counts of assault on Persons in Certain … more

Kalona Public Library

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 3-4 p.m., the library will have a young adult (for ages 13 and up) inflatable Bubble Soccer event at the KCTC grass lot! THE LIBRARY WILL NOT HAVE PROGRAMING IN … more

Senior Dining Menus

Goodwin Senior Dining Thursday – Ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, strawberry fluff pie Friday – Sloppy joe/bun, cole slaw, potato salad, chocolate chip bar Monday … more
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