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IOWA CITY
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved the vacation of a portion of 530th Street SW during its formal voting session May 12.
The action, requested months ago by …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
5/20/22 01:56 AM
This week, May 15 to May 23 is the National EMS Week, where we celebrate and thank paramedics, EMTs, and the entire EMS workforce for their service to the community. It is a time to honor the …
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5/18/22 11:28 AM
May 19-26
Goodwin Senior Dining
Thursday – BBQ rib patty, oven browned potatoes, baked beans, pudding cup
Friday – Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, 3-bean salad, orange …
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5/17/22 02:43 PM
Team Breast Friends held their 10th annual plant sale and vendor market, “Plants for the Cure” at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on May 14. Plants are donated by local supporters, and all …
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By Emily Marner |
5/17/22 02:38 PM
Washington County Auditor Daniel Widmer Tuesday reminded voters that some polling places in Washington County have changed due to recent redistricting across the state. Individuals whose polling …
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5/17/22 02:11 PM
Washington County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Daniel L. Widmer is reminding eligible voters who want to vote in the June 7, 2022 Primary Election in Washington County and who are not yet …
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5/16/22 02:27 PM
The May 21 program of the Iowa City Genealogical Society will be presented by Joel and Cathy Helman. Cathy’s great-great grandfather was Joel Garretson, an Underground Railroad …
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5/11/22 01:18 PM
On Wednesday, April 27, Iowa State Education Agency President Mike Beranek visited the Lone Tree Community School District to meet with students and educators. He read to preschoolers, served on a …
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By Molly Roberts |
5/10/22 02:02 PM
In the pioneer era, there was a singular giant elm that grew near what is now the city of Lone Tree. It served as a prairie landmark on a slight hill south of where the town sits now. Local legend …
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By Molly Roberts |
5/4/22 03:54 PM
It started with a newspaper. In 1993, Sandy Schweitzer of Crystal Lake, Illinois, was reading columns by Bob Greene in the Chicago Tribune that talked about dozens of children being killed in …
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By Molly Roberts |
4/27/22 11:09 AM
Walking into a quilt shop without a lot of prior knowledge about sewing can be overwhelming. There are rows upon rows of fabrics, displays of tools and an abundance of patterns on offer. But for …
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By Molly Roberts |
4/27/22 11:01 AM
IOWA CITY
The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program, which benefits county residents affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, began this week.
The final step in the start-up of the …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
4/26/22 02:12 PM
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will hold three candidate forums before the June 2022 Primary Election.
The candidate forums will be held in person and will be Livestreamed via the …
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4/26/22 01:54 PM
Goodwin Senior Dining
Thursday – Popcorn shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, fruit
Friday – Sweet & sour meatballs, baked rice, hot vegetable, cookie
Monday – Chicken …
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4/26/22 01:51 PM
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Field Crop Scout School May 19, at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids.
The Field Crop Scout School is intended to be a foundational course, …
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4/20/22 02:16 PM
Iowa’s fertile soil and warm weather had become well-known for its production of vegetables, fruits and even flowers. From beginners to seasoned gardeners, it’s always a question when to …
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By Emily Marner |
4/20/22 01:58 PM
On Tuesday, April 5,the annual Iowa Chapter of APCO (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) Spring Conference and awards ceremony was held in Altoona. Two local 911 telecommunicators …
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4/20/22 01:50 PM
Thursday – Chicken strips, cheese potatoes, pea salad, hot cinnamon apples
Friday – Brat & sauerkraut, sweet potato puffs, fruit, cupcake
Monday – Chili soup/crackers, …
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4/20/22 10:20 AM
IOWA CITY
A planned expansion of two buildings located behind Stringtown Grocery in Kalona was approved by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at its formal session April 14.
Willis …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
4/20/22 01:22 AM
Silver Sneakers is a program run mostly through Medicare and Medicaid and some private insurances that will provide free YMCA memberships to people 65 and older, in order to help them live healthier …
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By Molly Roberts |
4/13/22 10:52 AM
