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Tour of homes promises sparkle, tradition and small-town cheer

Tour of homes promises sparkle, tradition and small-town cheer

AnnaMarie Kruse News Dec. 3, 2025 3:18 pm4d ago

Candlelit windows, vintage garlands and the glow of winter fires will set the scene as a select few Washington businesses and families welcome guests into their spaces for one of the town’s beloved holiday traditions this weekend: the Candlelight Tour of Homes.

Fairfield Beautification Commission honors top volunteers of 2025

Fairfield Beautification Commission honors top volunteers of 2025

News Dec. 3, 2025 6:25 pm4d ago

Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup offers Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner kits

Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup offers Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner kits

Marilyn Higgins

News Dec. 3, 2025 3:21 pm4d ago

Southeast Iowa Food Producers Co-op being launched in Jefferson County

Southeast Iowa Food Producers Co-op being launched in Jefferson County

News Dec. 3, 2025 5:17 pm4d ago

Fire crews battle large blaze at rural Wellman property; no injuries reported

Fire crews battle large blaze at rural Wellman property; no injuries reported

AnnaMarie Kruse

News Dec. 3, 2025 3:38 pm4d ago

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Photos: Rivalry Saturday XXI - Springville vs. Turkey Valley

Photos: Rivalry Saturday XXI - Springville vs. Turkey Valley

Nick Rohlman Dec. 6, 2025 2:55 pm1d ago

See photos from the 21st edition of Iowa girls’ basketball Rivalry Saturday.

Washington downs Albia

Washington downs Albia

Jack Knowlton Sports Dec. 3, 2025 4:55 pm4d ago

Demon boys and girls basketball pick up home wins

Keota triples up Belle Plaine

Keota triples up Belle Plaine

Keota triples up Belle Plaine

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Dec. 3, 2025 4:33 pm4d ago

Mid-Prairie basketball starts strong against Benton

Mid-Prairie basketball starts strong against Benton

Mid-Prairie basketball starts strong against Benton

Sports Dec. 3, 2025 4:40 pm4d ago

Huskies control the county

Huskies control the county

Huskies control the county

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Dec. 3, 2025 3:19 pm4d ago

Area North teams make statement

Area North teams make statement

Area North teams make statement

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Dec. 3, 2025 3:03 pm4d ago

Trojan hoops drops 2

Trojan hoops drops 2

Trojan hoops drops 2

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Dec. 3, 2025 2:37 pm4d ago

Panthers fall in Game 1

Panthers fall in Game 1

Panthers fall in Game 1

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Dec. 3, 2025 1:27 pm4d ago

Golden Hawks lead All-Union offense

Golden Hawks lead All-Union offense

Golden Hawks lead All-Union offense

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Dec. 1, 2025 4:59 pm6d ago

Area stars earn All-State honors from IGS

Area stars earn All-State honors from IGS

Area stars earn All-State honors from IGS

Sports Dec. 1, 2025 3:28 pm6d ago

School Menu Dec. 8-12

School Menu Dec. 8-12

School Menu Dec. 8-12

By Virginia Ekstrand Community Dec. 4, 2025 12:56 pm3d ago

Authentic Unlimited returning to Kalona

Authentic Unlimited returning to Kalona

Authentic Unlimited returning to Kalona

Submitted by Donna Yoder, Bad Angle Events Community Dec. 4, 2025 12:46 pm3d ago

Stay Connected to Your Library

Stay Connected to Your Library

Stay Connected to Your Library

By Alison Greiner, WPL

Community Dec. 4, 2025 12:35 pm3d ago

The Nelson Company first business to be featured in ‘Carnegie Industrial Series’

The Nelson Company first business to be featured in ‘Carnegie Industrial Series’

The Nelson Company first business to be featured in ‘Carnegie Industrial Series’

By John Godwin, Carnegie Historical Museum

Community Dec. 4, 2025 12:02 pm3d ago

Chamber Singers to present ‘Season of Light’ Dec. 13 and 14

Chamber Singers to present ‘Season of Light’ Dec. 13 and 14

Chamber Singers to present ‘Season of Light’ Dec. 13 and 14

By Elaine Reding

Community Dec. 4, 2025 10:20 am3d ago

Chef Spotlight Dinner benefits Latinos for Washington nonprofit group

Chef Spotlight Dinner benefits Latinos for Washington nonprofit group

Chef Spotlight Dinner benefits Latinos for Washington nonprofit group

By Millie Youngquist

Community Dec. 4, 2025 10:10 am3d ago

God’s presence with us through the birth of Jesus brings amazing things

God’s presence with us through the birth of Jesus brings amazing things

God’s presence with us through the birth of Jesus brings amazing things

Pastor Dave Watson, Washington First Assembly

Dec. 4, 2025 9:57 am3d ago

Beef Quality Assurance Certification to be Held in Sigourney Dec. 11

Beef Quality Assurance Certification to be Held in Sigourney Dec. 11

Beef Quality Assurance Certification to be Held in Sigourney Dec. 11

Community Dec. 4, 2025 9:31 am3d ago

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Authentic Unlimited returning to Kalona

Authentic Unlimited returning to Kalona

Authentic Unlimited returning to Kalona

Submitted by Donna Yoder, Bad Angle Events Community Dec. 4, 2025 12:46 pm3d ago

Stay Connected to Your Library

Stay Connected to Your Library

Stay Connected to Your Library

By Alison Greiner, WPL

Community Dec. 4, 2025 12:35 pm3d ago

Chef Spotlight Dinner benefits Latinos for Washington nonprofit group

Chef Spotlight Dinner benefits Latinos for Washington nonprofit group

Chef Spotlight Dinner benefits Latinos for Washington nonprofit group

By Millie Youngquist

Community Dec. 4, 2025 10:10 am3d ago

Beef Quality Assurance Certification to be Held in Sigourney Dec. 11

Beef Quality Assurance Certification to be Held in Sigourney Dec. 11

Beef Quality Assurance Certification to be Held in Sigourney Dec. 11

Community Dec. 4, 2025 9:31 am3d ago

Small Business Saturday extended another week

Small Business Saturday extended another week

Small Business Saturday extended another week

Marilyn Higgins News Dec. 3, 2025 3:32 pm4d ago

Mt. Pleasant Holiday Parade delayed

Mt. Pleasant Holiday Parade delayed

Mt. Pleasant Holiday Parade delayed

Marilyn Higgins

News Dec. 3, 2025 5:13 pm4d ago

Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup offers Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner kits

Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup offers Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner kits

Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup offers Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner kits

Marilyn Higgins

News Dec. 3, 2025 3:21 pm4d ago

Panthers fall in Game 1

Panthers fall in Game 1

Panthers fall in Game 1

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Dec. 3, 2025 1:27 pm4d ago

The Nelson Company first business to be featured in ‘Carnegie Industrial Series’

The Nelson Company first business to be featured in ‘Carnegie Industrial Series’

The Nelson Company first business to be featured in ‘Carnegie Industrial Series’

By John Godwin, Carnegie Historical Museum Community Dec. 4, 2025 12:02 pm3d ago

Chamber Singers to present ‘Season of Light’ Dec. 13 and 14

Chamber Singers to present ‘Season of Light’ Dec. 13 and 14

Chamber Singers to present ‘Season of Light’ Dec. 13 and 14

By Elaine Reding

Community Dec. 4, 2025 10:20 am3d ago

Fairfield Beautification Commission honors top volunteers of 2025

Fairfield Beautification Commission honors top volunteers of 2025

Fairfield Beautification Commission honors top volunteers of 2025

News Dec. 3, 2025 6:25 pm4d ago

Jackson Point Apartments seek new property manager

Jackson Point Apartments seek new property manager

Jackson Point Apartments seek new property manager

News Dec. 3, 2025 5:08 pm4d ago

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Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

By: Rita Hart - Chair, Iowa Democratic Party Opinion Nov. 13, 2025 10:49 am24d ago

PERSPECTIVES FROM PARTY LEADERSHIP

Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political leaders must call it…

Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political leaders must call it…

By: Jeff Kaufmann - Chairman, Republican Party of Iowa Opinion Nov. 13, 2025 10:47 am24d ago

PERSPECTIVES FROM PARTY LEADERSHIP

Meet Marilyn Higgins! A word from the new Mt. Pleasant reporter

Meet Marilyn Higgins! A word from the new Mt. Pleasant reporter

Meet Marilyn Higgins! A word from the new Mt. Pleasant reporter

Marilyn Higgins

Mt. Pleasant News Nov. 10, 2025 1:46 pm27d ago

A Public Comment from Henry County Auditor

A Public Comment from Henry County Auditor

A Public Comment from Henry County Auditor

Submitted by Henry County Auditor Robin Detrick

Mt. Pleasant News Oct. 22, 2025 4:24 pm46d ago

Keep making news, Washington

Keep making news, Washington

Keep making news, Washington

Washington News Oct. 1, 2025 12:49 pm67d ago

Iowa leads on higher education reform

Iowa leads on higher education reform

Iowa leads on higher education reform

Iowa Rep. Taylor Collins

Sep. 4, 2025 5:06 pm94d ago

Open letter to Washington City Council about JJ Bell

Open letter to Washington City Council about JJ Bell

Open letter to Washington City Council about JJ Bell

Aug. 5, 2025 11:55 am124d ago

To the People of House District 95

To the People of House District 95

To the People of House District 95

Submitted by Rep. Taylor Collins

Mt. Pleasant News Mar. 31, 2025 4:24 pm251d ago

Restoring Sanity

Restoring Sanity

Restoring Sanity

Submitted by Rep. Taylor Collins

Mar. 18, 2025 9:12 am264d ago

Opinion: Protect the future of MacBride Nature Recreation Area

Opinion: Protect the future of MacBride Nature Recreation Area

Opinion: Protect the future of MacBride Nature Recreation Area

Deb Gallagher and Deb Schoelerman

Mar. 6, 2025 8:33 am276d ago

LeRoy Dean Hilligas

Friday, December 5, 2025

LeRoy Dean Hilligas

Age: 64

City: Brooklyn

Craig “Lou” Lewis

Friday, December 5, 2025

Craig “Lou” Lewis

Age: 77

City: Mount Pleasant

Sandra Marie (Hotle) Hoguet

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Sandra Marie (Hotle) Hoguet

Age: 79

City: Fairfield

Vernon James Blomme

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Vernon James Blomme

City: Belle Plaine

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