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Ambulance report outlines need for third shift

WASHINGTON Although they were not able to take any action, the Washington County Supervisors Tuesday considered adding a third shift to the Washington County Ambulance services. They plan to take … more

Canvass sees no change

WASHINGTON Washington County Supervisors Nov. 21 completed their canvass of the Nov. 7 city/school board elections that produced no changes in either the city elections or the school board ones. … more

Board offers support for Riverside project

WASHINGTON Following a brief presentation from Riverside’s City Administrator, Cole Smith, on the city’s plan for an English River seven-mile Water Trail Project, the supervisors Tuesday … more

Culvert replacement closing 190th Street west of Louisa Washington Road

On Monday, November 13, 2023, weather dependent, Washington County will begin the replacement of a corrugated multi-plate culvert on 190th Street. This structure is located approximately four hundred … more

Two named to health board; supervisors discuss IT needs

WASHINGTON Following a discussion about procedures to fill Health Board vacancies, the Washington County supervisors Tuesday approved board appointments for Jason Taylor, the county’s … more

4-H’ers honored with “I Dare You” Leadership Award

Washington County 4-H’ers Taylor Bartholomew and Zoey Dennler were awarded the national I Dare You Leadership Award in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for … more

Brinning family named 4-H Family of the Year

The 4-H Family of the Year helps continue the strong tradition and history of Washington County 4-H. They have helped make our 4-H program one to be proud of. Receiving the 2023 4-H Family of the … more

4-H Special Awards

Washington County Special Awards were distributed at the 4-H Awards Celebration on Nov. 5. Intermediate and senior 4-H’ers had the opportunity to apply and interview for these prestigious awards. … more

4-H Award Celebration distributes 250 awards

The Washington County 4-H & Youth Committee along with the Washington County 4-H County Council held the annual 4-H Awards Celebration November 5. This event celebrated the 2022-2023 4-H year and … more

Amy Green awarded by Iowa 4-H

Eleven Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored in October at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference. Award recipients were recognized for their … more

KCTC, STC and WCTA awarded state broadband grants

The Iowa Department of Management Division of Information Technology announced Oct. 30 that it awarded $148,960,000 as part of the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant program. Thirty-nine broadband … more

Live music to accompany ‘Hunchback’ at Ainworth Opera House

A rare experience awaits you on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Ainsworth Opera House. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a meal of 1920’s comfort food. Although organizer Mike Zahs says the menu has … more

Supervisors OK fence payment update, clarifications about county waste, recycling service

In his report Tuesday to the Washington County Supervisors, Lynn Whaley of WEMIGA, the county’s contracted waste management service, said recycling is up with 63.78 tons (up from 60.31 last year) … more

River City Church bids $10k for downtown Riverside property

RIVERSIDE A Riverside church wants to turn a downtown property into a building that would be home to a café, a daycare center, a seniors dining and community center, and a place of … more

Keeping time

When Seattle native Glen Mayeno arrived in Wellman in 2011, his new lifestyle took a little getting used to.  Back home he didn’t stand out.  Here, he did. “Am I going to … more

A piece of history reborn

When the old Swift house at 191 Highway 22 in Riverside was put up for auction by sealed bids in 2021 after it went back to the bank, it was in a sad state of disrepair.  Originally, the … more

Showstopping mums to raise funds for MPHSAP picnic shelter

There are mums, and there are Mums.  The Roots & Shoots initiative, a part of Mid-Prairie’s Home School Assistance Program (HSAP), is growing the later for their fall mum fundraiser … more

Our Holiday Celebration Guide needs you

Last year at this time, we at The News kicked around the idea of a new special section for the holidays.  We imagined it as something you could pull out of the newspaper and save for future … more

Community Block Grant offers opportunity for downtown Riverside

Downtown property owners were all ears during the Community Development Block Grant-Downtown Revitalization (CDBG-DTR) kick-off meeting at Riverside’s City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 31. … more
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