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Everything from seeking a grant to update road signs to longevity and step increase for employees to increases in county funds were key issues for the Washington County Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/25/22 02:31 PM
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Gretchen, an adult female Domestic Short Hair cat. Gretchen has a black and white coat with bright green eyes. She is described as a “secret …
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1/25/22 02:26 PM
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging civic-minded Iowans to assist voters in the 2022 elections by becoming poll workers. Tuesday, January 25 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Iowa …
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1/25/22 02:23 PM
The three regular quarterly reports presented to the Washington County Supervisors last week offered some good news in 2021,
The county ambulance service, which completed its first year of …
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1/25/22 02:21 PM
Mid-Prairie vocal music teacher Collette McClellen gave an impassioned presentation to the school board on Monday, Jan. 24 about the district’s need for new fine arts facilities. A 600-seat …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/25/22 01:58 PM
Members of the Kalona Chamber of Commerce will be accepting food from the general public for the Kalona Food Pantry during the month of February, according to Chamber director Tonia Poole. Items …
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1/25/22 01:57 PM
With 2021 a record year for the Washington County Fair and its 4-H affiliate, the association wants to maintain its momentum in 2022 especially with a $120,000 entertainment budget. Even more, the …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/18/22 03:13 PM
To help meet the increasing demand for cremation and add value to the community and families they serve, Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Services of Kalona, Washington and …
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By Ron Slechta |
1/18/22 02:55 PM
For seniors who live in the Washington County area, the YMCA offers a variety of activities and equipment to maintain your health. From water aerobics to cardio training, the YMCA provides a …
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By Emily Marner |
1/18/22 02:53 PM
There was a tremendous turnout of blood donors at the Kalona Optimist Club annual winter Blood Drive at the Kalona Mennonite Church.
Donor Day Chair Donna Merck for the Kalona Optimists reports …
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1/18/22 02:11 PM
City Council members approved a resolution allowing City Manager Kelly Litwiller to apply for an annual grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation at Monday’s meeting.
Litwiller …
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By John Butters |
1/18/22 01:49 PM
It’s a night-and-day difference, the difference between old home of Hospice of Washington County and their new facility.
The old facility, which was previously the county DOT building, …
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By Molly Roberts |
1/18/22 01:45 PM
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
This week’s PAWS & More pet of the week is Josie, a young female Pit Bull Terrier mix. Josie is described as a goofball who is fun-loving and happy all the time. For more information on …
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1/12/22 01:51 PM
@ Your Library…
Storytime Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Books, crafting, singing time and coloring pages
Murder Mystery Club Mondays at 5:00pm
Solve puzzle games and discuss true crime with …
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1/11/22 04:05 PM
Investigation continues into a reported shooting that occurred at 8:10 p.m. January 7 when Washington County Communications dispatch received a 911 call from a male saying he had been …
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1/11/22 03:18 PM
Goodwin Senior Dining
Thursday – Pork loin, macaroni and cheese, hot vegetable, apple crisp
Friday – Enchilada bake with black beans, rice, fruit, strawberry ice cream
Monday …
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1/6/22 01:32 PM
After a years-long, hard fought effort spearheaded by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), last week their bipartisan legislation to build a memorial on the National Mall honoring …
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1/4/22 02:17 PM
On Dec. 14, 2020, University of Iowa Health Care employees made history, becoming the first in Iowa and among the first in the nation to receive COVID-19 vaccines. This was a day of hope for many and …
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1/4/22 02:07 PM
Despite cautions and procedures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the three county libraries continued providing services, both in person and online, to its more than16,000 card-holding patrons …
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By Mary Zielinski |
1/4/22 02:06 PM
