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In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Washington County Supervisors approved a resolution to seek adding a portion of Kiwi Avenue from 170th Street north to 155th Street, a total of 1.75 miles, to the …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/3/23 03:53 PM
With the official resignation of John Gish as Washington County Attorney at Tuesday’s Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board set 10 a.m. Friday, January 6 for a work session …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/3/23 03:52 PM
Governor Kim Reynolds gave notice of a new District Associate Judge position created in Judicial Sub-District 8A. The application deadline closed at 4:00 p.m. on December 29, 2022.
The …
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1/3/23 03:48 PM
Stop by the library this week to sign up for the Family Winter Reading Program!
New Adult Fiction: “A Dangerous Business” by Jane Smiley; “Bliss Montage” by Ling Ma; …
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1/3/23 03:43 PM
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to help us find our purpose in life. For Kalona resident Mike Shapovalov, two events, one private and one public, illuminated his path.
The first event occurred …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/3/23 02:41 PM
Years ago, Frank and Ada Yoder watched a literal dog and pony show at the Farmers Savings Bank parking lot in Kalona. Afterwards, they met George the animal trainer and invited him over for …
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By Cheryl Allen |
1/3/23 12:02 PM
On Dec. 27, the Washington County Riverboat Foundation announced 4th quarter 2022 city grant awards totaling $276,329.15 through its Municipal Grant program.
The WCRF Municipal Grant program …
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1/2/23 03:20 PM
Friday, December 30, 2022, Iowa Attorney General-elect Brenna Bird announced the Washington County Attorney John Gish was hired as Assistant Attorney General for Victim Services. He will lead …
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1/2/23 11:28 AM
In their last meeting for 2022, the Washington County Supervisors Tuesday approved four-year terms for officials in 13 townships; set public hearings involving a land sale, a building …
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By Mary Zielinski |
12/27/22 02:28 PM
Complaints about a biting dog, food problems at a restaurant, and a non code-compliant waste system for a camper were key environmental health issues for the Washington County Board of Health at its …
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By Mary Zielinski |
12/27/22 02:05 PM
Looking back on 2022 and ahead to 2023, the City of Kalona has accomplished much and anticipates more exciting projects to come.
Over the past year, the city has worked to improve the …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/27/22 01:43 PM
On July 17th, 2022, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to La Chiva Loka restaurant for a commercial burglary at 70 West 1st St., Riverside. Considerable damage was …
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12/27/22 01:11 PM
For its approximate $30,000 annual investment in the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Washington County gets a $3 million return, supervisors were told Tuesday by Executive Director Mary …
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12/20/22 04:47 PM
Bad Angle Events will present Girl Named Tom at Celebration Hall on March 9, 2023, featuring the winner of Season 21 of NBC’s The Voice.
Girl Named Tom is an American folk trio. They …
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12/20/22 04:42 PM
In its meeting Tuesday, December 13, the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a change of places sought by two Washington Township trustees. Tom Marie was appointed the township …
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By Mary Zielinski |
12/20/22 04:41 PM
While drug possession remains number one for the top 10 common crimes in Washington County this year, four of the remaining nine all involve motor vehicles with drunk driving (officially operating a …
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By Mary Zielinski |
12/20/22 04:39 PM
An improved revenue stream coupled with significant updates to the Wellman skating rink has encouraged the Wellman City Council to approve an advertising contract with a regional television …
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By John Butters |
12/20/22 04:38 PM
17,000 pounds of deboned chicken meat arrived at the City of Kalona’s maintenance building on Wednesday, Dec. 7, followed by 50 volunteers ready to work the first shift on Thursday …
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By Cheryl Allen |
12/20/22 03:52 PM
Godiva came to us recently with a rear leg injury. X-rays revealed a fractured tibia and an amputation was performed by our vet. Godiva is ten years old. She came through her surgery with flying …
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12/20/22 12:12 PM
The library will be closed for the holidays from December 23 to 26, reopening on Tuesday the 27th.
New Adult Fiction: “Young Mungo” by Douglas Stuart; “Hidden Pictures” by …
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12/20/22 11:50 AM
