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Ordinance changes, speed signs in Wellman’s future

WELLMAN The City of Wellman looks to update three ordinances on the books pertaining to beekeeping, utility deposits, and to comply with new Iowa laws. The city council set public hearings for all … more

Wellman Garden Club members share variety of experiences and interests

Ten ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch together at Wellman’s Senior Center on a chilly but sunny Thursday afternoon. After savoring their cheeseburger soup, relishes, Jell-o, rolls, and cake, they … more

Washington County now tops 50 cases

Washington County has been ranking in the top five counties in Iowa with COVID-19 cases, but the county’s public health director says that is because the county has been more aggressive in … more

Food pantries ramp up to serve residents

Local food pantries are ramping up their efforts to assist residents during this time when many people have been forced to stay at home. On Saturday, the city of Kalona held its own pop-up food … more

Another heartbreaker for Hawks

Mid-Prairie senior quarterback Vinnie Bowlin had already worked some touchdown magic on the final play of the first half. So, with the Golden Hawks down by seven points Friday night and just 2.6 … more

Photos: Sledding at Mid-Prairie West

Third-grade and kindergarten students at Mid-Prairie West enjoy the snow during recess on Monday, January 3, 2022.  more

College Honors

Luther College announces the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. The list includes 625 students, including Micah Miller of Kalona and Skyler Schneider of Wellman. more

Mid-Prairie kicks off school year with all-district meeting

Mid-Prairie teachers, administrators, and staff made their official return to campus on Friday, August 18 at the all-district meeting at Mid-Prairie High School.   After playing a version of … more

Mid-Prairie Strong

Kristen Thomas stood with her children near the corner of 13th Street and Eighth Avenue in Wellman Wednesday evening holding a paper banner that read “We Miss You.” “It was our … more

Wellman council ok’s skate purchase, nixes rental changes at rink

At their regular meeting Monday, August 21, the Wellman City Council considered issues at the skating rink, finalized a setback ordinance and air conditioner purchase, and tabled splash pad and … more

Memorial Day Services

Wellman Garden Club explores mandala rock painting

The Wellman Garden Club met Nov. 16 at the Senior Center. President Powell opened the meeting by thanking attendees for coming. Marilyn read a beautiful Helen Steiner Rice Thanksgiving poem called … more

Wellman takes step forward on $1.3 million downtown upgrade

Downtown improvements were the focus of the agenda at the Wellman City Council’s regular meeting on Oct. 16, the most significant of which is a $1.3 million downtown streetscape plan that would see … more

Wellman Garden Club enjoys spring luncheon, garden in Riverside

  Ten Wellman Garden Club women drove to Riverside for their annual Spring luncheon, held this year at La Chiva Loka.  We enjoyed our Mexican food and visiting with each other.  While … more

Maxed out water supply threatens splash pad plans

During a work session following the regular meeting of the Wellman City Council Monday night, an unexpected situation regarding the city’s water supply turned into heated debate over whether to … more

Local Mennonites protest for peace in Cedar Rapids

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Mennonites staged peace service protests at the offices of elected officials across the United States and Canada, calling on the US government for action to prevent genocide in … more

New Roots Festival and Tornado Benefit

A crowd turned out Sunday evening for the New Roots Music Festival and Tornado Benefit at the Wellman Band Shell, where three acts performed, and several food trucks provided good eats.   The … more

Spring Deans List

Iowa State University announces spring semester 2023 Dean’s List.   From Kalona:  Benjamin Samuel Gardner, Electrical Engineering; Grace Catherine Mattes, Industrial Engineering; … more

The revival of American Legion Post 427 in Wellman

WELLMAN There are American Legion posts all over our area – Kalona, Keota, North English, Washington, Willliamsburg, Ainsworth, Iowa City, Coralville, Sigourney, Lone Tree – and if you have … more

Starbeck-Miller building transformation

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