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While not an action item for the Washington County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Nov. 23, the COVID-19 federal vaccination mandate, which could affect the county’s more than 100 employees, …
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By Mary Zielinski |
11/30/21 02:38 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
Nearly 200 delegates from the Iowa Association of School Board’s (IASB) member school boards and area education agency (AEA) boards gathered at Delegate Assembly on Nov. 17 to conduct the …
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11/22/21 03:53 PM
Policy revisions, mileage reimbursements, potential wage increases for staff and updating a phone system occupied the Washington County Board of Health at its Thursday, November 18 regular …
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By Mary Zielinski |
11/22/21 03:51 PM
The 7th and 8th graders from Pathway Christian School recently toured the Lewelling Quaker Museum in Salem, IA as part of their studies on the Underground Railroad in Iowa.
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11/22/21 03:49 PM
A variety of activities for Christmas in Kalona are in need of volunteers, carolers and businesses or individuals to decorate Christmas trees for the celebration on Dec. 4.
“It’s way …
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By Ron Slechta |
11/22/21 03:44 PM
The Iowa State Dance Team Championship is back and bigger than ever, once again securing its title at the largest high school dance competition in the country.
“We’re thrilled to …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/22/21 03:34 PM
New Books added this week:
Adult Fiction: Game On by Janet Evanovivch; Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber; The light in Hidden places by Sharon Cameron; The dark hours by Michael Connelly; The …
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11/22/21 02:24 PM
• Happy Thanksgiving to you all, we are very thankful for our community and patrons!
• Toddler Time will change to 10 a.m. beginning Friday, December 10. Mark your calendars for the new …
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11/22/21 02:23 PM
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is giving away 99 College Savings Iowa contributions to spread the word about gifting education savings this holiday season. As part of the 2021 Year End …
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11/22/21 02:20 PM
After a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, Christmas in Kalona will return to the community this year, featuring many different events and activities for families and all sorts of …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/16/21 04:25 PM
New adult fiction: “Never” by Ken Follett; “The Butler” by Danielle Steel.
New young adult fiction: “In the Wild Light” by Jeff Zentner.
New junior fiction: …
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11/16/21 04:15 PM
Nov. 18 - 25
Goodwin Senior Dining
Thursday – BBQ rib patty, oven browned potato, corn fruit
Friday – Fish patty, potato tots, cole slaw, jello with fruit
Monday – …
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11/16/21 04:14 PM
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Washington County EMS and Ambulance Department Director Jeremy Peck explained to the Board of Supervisors that last week’s discussion about the Basic Life Support (BLS) …
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By Mary Zielinski |
11/16/21 04:11 PM
During their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, the Kalona City Council passed a resolution approving the transfer of the garbage and recycling contract from Johnson County Refuse to LRS Recycling. …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/16/21 04:10 PM
A strange twist, courtesy of election rules, left Riverside City Councilperson Kevin Mills sitting in the audience at the City Council’s regular meeting Monday night.
Make that former …
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By Paul D. Bowker |
11/16/21 04:04 PM
On Thursday, Nov. 11, the Mid-Prairie High School community paid tribute to the community’s veterans during their Veterans Day assembly. The students were joined by many veterans from the area …
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By Molly Roberts |
11/16/21 02:30 PM
