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The Mid-Prairie Community School District is one step closer to seeing its $37.6 million facility plan become a reality. On Monday, …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/12/22 03:07 PM
Kalona Historical Village managing director Nancy Roth gave those attending the Monday, January 10, Kalona Chamber brunch hosted by the Historical Village Visitors Center a preview of the plans for …
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By Ron Slechta |
1/11/22 03:22 PM
On Thursday, Jan. 6, the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Stitch ‘N Sew Cottage for succeeding in 40 years of business. While Stitch ‘N Sew is technically in its 41st year of …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/11/22 02:00 PM
As we have seen our first snowfall of the year, and dipping temperatures, we want to remind Kalona residents of the Senior Meal delivery program being offered.
Residents can sign up for meal …
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By Ryan Schlabaugh |
1/4/22 01:38 PM
I’m positive that if you’ve followed a non-profit, school, fire department, emergency management, law enforcement group, or municipality in Washington County over the past 15 years there …
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By Ryan Schlabaugh |
1/4/22 01:36 PM
The News is proud to have brought our community local news coverage through the year of Kalona, Lone Tree, Riverside, Wellman and the surrounding areas. Here are some of our favorite things we …
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By Molly Roberts |
12/29/21 10:24 AM
In 2020, the Kalona Rotary collected 150 toys for area children as part of their Christmas toy drive and were hoping to beat that number this year. In 2021, the Rotary collected over 350 gifts, which …
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By Molly Roberts |
12/28/21 11:26 AM
Wellman residents enjoyed the birth of a new tradition on Friday, Dec. 17 when they gathered downtown for Light the Night, the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.
“Thank you …
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By Molly Roberts |
12/21/21 01:20 PM
This weekend, December 10 through 12, the Mid-Prairie High School Choir held their annual Madrigal Dinner. A night of singing, dancing, and acting all topped off with a five-course meal. The …
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By Emily Marner |
12/14/21 03:01 PM
St. Francis of Assisi is credited with staging the first nativity scene in 1223, when he set up a manger in Grecio in northern Italy and acted out the Christmas story for the illiterate locals. He …
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By Molly Roberts |
12/14/21 01:58 PM
Lisa Miller Allen and Teresa Brenneman are coordinating the Mitten Tree at the Wellman Telephone Office. They are accepting mittens, coats, scarfs, and other winter clothing items for children. Items …
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By Ron Slechta |
12/8/21 02:03 PM
Saturday night, Dec. 4, during the department’s annual Christmas party, Trever Owens and Rex Peck were recognized as co-firemen of the year by the Wellman Volunteer Fire …
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By Ron Slechta |
12/7/21 03:38 PM
Starting in February, Freedom 423 will start hosting regular praise and worship concerts for the community, with the first concert geared specifically toward youth. The concert will be held in the …
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By Molly Roberts |
12/7/21 03:33 PM
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
Michael Lynch’s workshop is not silent — dozens of clocks tick in a pleasant chorus that almost sounds like trickling water. Occasionally they chime, their deep tones ringing out through …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/30/21 02:46 PM
Joyce Mattes, left, and Cathy Latta prepare Thanksgiving dinner at Holy Trinity Church in Richmond on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Holy Trinity served about 200 people a free Thanksgiving dinner thsi year.
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By Molly Roberts |
11/30/21 02:40 PM
The Kalona Rotary is hosting a toy drive from now until Dec. 13, with drop off boxes located at several businesses throughout town. The toys will be given to families in the community to help their …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/30/21 02:13 PM
Since November 2020, the City of Kalona has delivered over 2,233 hot meals to seniors in the community as part of the senior meals program. The program was started last year and was such a success …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/30/21 02:01 PM
Local author Frank Yoder visited the Kalona Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 20 to talk about his life and work as a writer. “Toby’s Journey,” Yoder’s latest book, will be …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/22/21 04:10 PM
Brenda Reasor took over the operation of the Wellman Skating Rink on the first of November following the retirement of Teresa Lampe, who had run the rink since the city took ownership of it in …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/22/21 04:01 PM
