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New Washington County Medical Examiner Investigator Appointed

A new Medical Examiner Investigator was appointed by the Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. Joshua Laws of Washington was appointed to the role, and will join Washington County Medical Examiner Dr. Paul Towner on staff in a medical examiner investigator role. Laws also currently serves on the Washington County Ambulance, Fire Department, and EMS and Rescue Unit.

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Fairfield Pizza Ranch Closes After Nearly Eight Years Under Current Ownership

The Pizza Ranch in Fairfield has closed, the restaurant announced on social media this week. The owners said the closure happened last month due to unexpected circumstances that left the restaurant with only one manager. Pizza Ranch has operated in Fairfield for more than eight years, with the current ownership group having run the location for approximately eight of those years since 2019.

Fairfield, IA · 1d
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Williamsburg High School junior starts videography business

WILLIAMSBURG — Wes Stoner is ahead of the curve. The Williamsburg High School junior started making videos while still in elementary school and started his own videography limited liability company as a high school student in 2025. As a local business owner, he’s a member of the Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Stoner, who lives near Parnell, said he started taking videos in sixth grade, recording games for a new wiffle ball league. The summer of his seventh-grade year, Stoner began recording Williamsburg High School football games. The Raiders went to state that year. Stoner also shot video for Williamsburg wrestling, basketball and some baseball games, he said. He posted them on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. “I was just doing it because I wanted to,” said Stoner. Williamsburg football coach, Curt Ritchie, who is now head football coach for Cornell College, gave Stoner access to the field so he could record the games. Today, Stoner Productions has its own website, stonerprodz.com/ and Stoner sells his services to local businesses. He also works for Crush I.T., helping clients with marketing. Stoner shoots with a mirrorless Sony A 73 and edits with Premiere Pro. He’s self taught. He’s watched a lot of

Williamsburg, IA · 13h

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Construction to Begin on Dogwood Avenue at McKain’s Access Bridge

A long-needed construction project is set to begin Monday in Washington County. On November 16th, Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, will begin construction on the replacement of McKain’s Bridge over the Skunk River on Dogwood Avenue (W21) in southwest Washington County. The existing bridge will remain open to traffic during this initial phase of construction, although traffic may be reduced to one lane as work progresses.

Washington County, IA · 21h
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4 Southern Iowa Hospitals Selected for Opioid Prevention Funding

Four hospitals in southern and southwest Iowa are among eight facilities selected for opioid prevention funding through a $775,550 grant announced by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

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Fairfield to Hold Public Meeting on Burlington Avenue and Main Street Intersection Project

The City of Fairfield is inviting residents, business owners, and community members to an informational meeting next week on a planned reconstruction of the Burlington Avenue and Main Street intersection in downtown Fairfield. The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 17th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall,...

Fairfield, IA · 17h

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Libertyville Little Pantry Moves Indoors for Winter, Asks Donors to Switch to Dry Goods

With freezing temperatures arriving, the City of Libertyville has moved the canned goods and glass jars from the Libertyville Little Pantry into City Hall, where they will be available during regular office hours. All other donated items will remain outside. The city is asking donors to switch to dry, packaged,...

Libertyville, IA · 1d

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Solar Panel Installation on County Property Discussed by Washington County Supervisors

Potential sites for solar panels on county property were presented and discussed by the Washington County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Eagle Point Solar gave a presentation on multiple county sites that solar panels could be added. The sites include the Orchard Hill facilities and Emergency Operations Center on Lexington Boulevard, the secondary roads shop at 821 East 7th Street, and Washington County Courthouse grounds in downtown Washington. These would be freestanding solar arrays.

Washington County, IA · 1d

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Plenty of Ways to Shop Small this Holiday Season

As the holiday season comes back around once again, be sure to keep in mind that shopping locally is a great way to support small businesses and your community. When shopping locally, taxes go right back into the community, supporting local resources and bringing the money back to the shopper.

Kalona, IA · 21h

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Deadline to File Candidacy for Brighton City Council Special Election Today

Due to a recent resignation on city council, the City of Brighton will be holding a special election to fill the vacant seat. The deadline to file for candidacy is this evening. Councilmember Dick Green turned in his resignation at the September 21st Brighton City Council meeting. Green was elected...

Brighton, IA · 21h

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Henry County Supervisors Discuss Board Vacancies and Possible IT Department Relocation

The Henry County Board of Supervisors met in a work session Thursday afternoon to review upcoming vacancies on county boards and commissions, along with a proposal to relocate the county’s Information Technology Department. Several county board appointments are set to expire at the end of 2026, including positions on...

Henry County, IA · 18h

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Louisa County Solar Project Raises Questions Around County Commercial Solar and Battery StorageMoratoriums

A proposed solar farm near Letts is headed to a public meeting with state regulators after Louisa County turned down a permit for the project. The Louisa County Board of Adjustment voted 4 to 1 in September to deny a special-use permit for Southpaw Solar. The company has since asked the Iowa Utilities Commission to hold an informational meeting about a state certificate for the project.

Louisa County, IA · 1d