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KALONA
Rep. Heather Hora and Sen. Dawn Driscoll held their last legislative briefing of the season on Friday, April 12, at the Kalona Historical Village, where they described myriad bills they …
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By TJ Rhodes |
4/19/24 08:00 AM
On the afternoon of March 31 last year, a Friday, early spring winds howled across Iowa.
Severe storms were in the forecast.
Another typical late March day, right?
The skies grew dark …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
3/30/24 12:12 AM
WELLMAN
At 4:22 p.m. Friday, Kari Honsey snapped one last photo of the massive funnel cloud on the southwest horizon and then headed down to the cellar. She grabbed her bicycle helmet, a granola …
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By Cheryl Allen |
3/29/24 12:00 PM
RIVERSIDE
Spring has come early to Iowa this year, and one outdoor project is taking advantage of the good weather to cruise forward. The Riverside boat ramp is undergoing a major facelift and …
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By Christine Kirkwood |
3/22/24 12:00 PM
KALONA
When folks drive by Ramsey Creek Woodworks on Hwy 1 just north of Kalona, they don’t always know what exactly the business does. Is it a furniture store or something?
“We mainly do …
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By Cheryl Allen |
3/22/24 12:00 PM
RIVERSIDE
It is truly the end of an era.
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Murphy’s Bar & Grill updated their patrons via Facebook that a ceiling pipe burst, “showering” the …
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By TJ Rhodes |
2/7/24 12:00 PM
RIVERSIDE
Highland Community Schools are rolling toward a decision on adopting a four-day school week for the 2024-25 school year.
After delivering a presentation that lasted nearly two …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
1/27/24 11:59 PM
As part of their homecoming festivities Highland held "Boom Night" at Riverside on Sept. 20.
The event began with a parade that ended at Hall Park where the rest of the planned activites …
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By Giovanni Coronel |
9/21/23 12:29 PM
There was no rain on Riverside’s parade this year, though high temps made sticking out a full day in head-to-toe polyester a challenge. Star Trek aficionados found their kindred spirits …
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6/28/23 10:39 AM
Denise Roth |
5/24/23 10:10 AM
The Easter Bunny Visits Hall Park
Postponing the Easter Bunny’s visit to Riverside until April 8 turned out to be a good idea. It was much warmer than the previous weekend and …
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4/12/23 12:55 PM
Mid-Prairie Students and Staff Help Following Tornado
On Thursday, April 6, 211 Mid-Prairie High School students and 52 staff members helped with recovery efforts following the EF-4 tornado that …
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4/12/23 12:33 PM
A worrisome weather forecast gave way to sirens and alarms as local residents sought shelter late afternoon on Friday, March 31. Dark skies, rain, hail, and funnel clouds were observed and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
4/5/23 09:41 AM
Old Saint Nick made his way to Riverside on December 10, and there was a slew of parents who brought their children to meet with him at the local fire station.
Santa arrived at the Riverside Fire …
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By Giovanni Coronel |
12/14/22 04:52 PM
On Monday, May 30, Memorial Day Services were held at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Public Cemetery.
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By Jeff Yoder |
6/1/22 02:54 PM
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
Christmas in Kalona, after a hiatus in 2020, returned last weekend in force, with hundreds of visitors from all over Iowa and the Midwest converging in Kalona to participate in the Christmas …
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By Molly Roberts |
12/7/21 03:17 PM
The 36th TrekFest was a success in Riverside in spite of the rain. The community and visitors from all over gathered to celebrate all things Trek on Friday and Saturday, June 25-26.
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By Molly Roberts |
6/29/21 02:27 PM
Communities across the state observed Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, with remembrance ceremonies, the presentation of arms, the playing of taps. Dozens or hundreds of citizens gathered in local …
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By Molly Roberts |
6/2/21 12:56 PM
