Kalona News

3 days ago | thenews-ia.com | Paul D. Bowker

IOWA CITYSue Dvorsky of Coralville, a former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, and Nathan Mueller, a Solon resident who is Assistant Director of the Johnson County Department of Planning, Development and Sustainability, were selected by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors as members of a temporary redistricting commission. State legislation is moving Johnson County’s Board of Supervisors from five at-large seats to five seats based on geographic districts.

5 days ago | thenews-ia.com | Paul D. Bowker

When Mid-Prairie alum Jenny Hobbs was a freshman at Iowa State University, she became a student manager for the Cyclones’ women’s basketball team. That’s $100 for the season. Three years later, when she was a senior, Hobbs had earned a scholarship, was named a team captain and started two games. An incredible walk-on story. Next winter, Hobbs returns home to Mid-Prairie as head coach in girls basketball at a time when Iowa Class 3A has become highly competitive.

6 days ago | thenews-ia.com | Paul D. Bowker

KALONATwo days before heading to Muscatine for the River Valley Conference championship tournament, Mid-Prairie’s girls golf team shined on a brilliant day Monday at Kalona Golf Course. Lilly Miller, a senior, posted a personal best score of 44 and tied West Liberty’s Addi Beaver for medalist honors in a 22-stroke win by the Golden Hawks. Paiton Chittick, who had a 49, and Delani Blum, who posted a 50, also set personal bests for 9 holes.

6 days ago | thenews-ia.com | Paul D. Bowker

RIVERSIDEA campground for recreational vehicles is likely coming soon to Commercial Drive in Riverside. The Riverside City Council, during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, approved the site plan for a campground being planned by Mike Lombard. The site plan had previously been approved by the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission. The campground will be located on the east side of Commercial Drive, just south of Copper Creek Ridge, an event center. There will be room for more than 30 RV spots.

1 week ago | thenews-ia.com | Cheryl Allen

WELLMANThere’s a lot of good things happening in Wellman. Replacement of the 9th Avenue bridge is on schedule and the City is optimistic it may be completed by the end of June. Rural water will run through the city’s pipes for the first time this week, reducing pressure on municipal wells. Goodwin Dining Center will once again host a Memorial Day brunch. But some residents are vexed by their neighbors’ behavior, and that’s not something the City can do much about.