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Morgan Leichty of Wayland began her reign as Washington County’s 31st Fair Queen Sunday night, after being crowded at the pageant that took place at Washington Community Theatre. Emma Cole of …
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Photos by Giovanni Coronel |
7/18/25 08:00 AM
The Washington County Fair is quickly approaching, and one of the longest standing traditions is the crowning of the Washington County Fair Queen. This year marks the 31st year celebration of the …
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7/11/25 08:00 AM
The heat was on for TrekFest Saturday; temps reached 97° with high humidity, but Trekkies suited up and enjoyed the day’s events regardless.
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Photos by Roger Weber |
7/4/25 08:00 AM
RIVERSIDE
Forty years later, Riverside’s phaser-like connection with Star Trek powers on strongly.
A monument honoring Captain (and former Admiral, as “Wrath of Khan” …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/27/25 08:52 PM
RIVERSIDE
Warp drive, Mr. Sulu?
Even that won’t help you navigate Highway 22 Saturday morning as Trekkies take over Riverside’s downtown for their annual Trek Fest parade.
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/27/25 08:43 PM
CEDAR RAPIDS
A judge denied the lawsuit filed by the Riverside Casino and Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) challenging the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s decision to grant a …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/27/25 08:00 AM
RIVERSIDE
On a night that Ken Crawford, Superintendent of Highland Schools, participated in his final School Board formal session, June 9, the Board approved pay increases for substitute …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/22/25 07:24 PM
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Kalona residents used to their “noon whistle” may have gotten a jolt earlier this month when the city’s new tornado sirens were tested on a Wednesday morning. But this is …
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By Cheryl Allen |
6/20/25 08:00 AM
RIVERSIDE
Lakeshore Recycling Systems has been awarded a five-year contract for trash removal and recycling collection in Riverside.
The Riverside City Council approved the contract at its …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
6/5/25 05:49 PM
Photos by The News staff |
5/30/25 08:00 AM
RIVERSIDE
The Riverside City Council agreed to an increase of about 10% for police protection for Fiscal Year 2026.
The Council, during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, approved a …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
5/25/25 11:07 PM
Terry Yoder of BR’s Dobermans in Riverside has once again landed on the Humane World for Animals’ Horrible Hundred report. The nonprofit formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States …
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5/23/25 08:00 AM
A historic cross-country pilgrimage is coming to eastern Iowa, offering a rare and moving opportunity to reflect on faith, community, and the presence of Christ. The 2025 National Eucharistic …
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5/23/25 08:00 AM
KALONA
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation gave away over $4.3 million dollars Wednesday night, making dreams come true for area organizations. Not least of those awarded spring grants were …
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By Cheryl Allen |
5/22/25 01:58 PM
RIVERSIDE
The Highland School Board approved 2025-26 contracts for teachers, administrators and classified workers at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday.
The contract agreement with …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
5/19/25 12:53 AM
RIVERSIDE
A campground for recreational vehicles is likely coming soon to Commercial Drive in Riverside.
The Riverside City Council, during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, approved …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
5/10/25 12:39 AM
RIVERSIDE
The Riverside City Council approved its Fiscal Year 2026 budget Monday night which calls for $3.6 million in expenditures in the year beginning July 1, and $5.1 million all …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
4/27/25 01:40 AM
RIVERSIDE
A second year of four-day school weeks was approved by the Highland School Board at its regularly scheduled meeting April 14.
The 2025-26 Highland Community Schools calendar …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
4/27/25 12:42 AM
Photos by Roger Weber |
4/18/25 08:00 AM
Photos by Roger Weber |
4/18/25 08:00 AM
