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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 · 16h

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Division I signees Hocker, Sanchez back for Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG — Two NCAA Division I signees will start for the Williamsburg girls basketball team this season. In late October, track and field standout Ava Hocker committed to continue her career at Iowa State University in Ames next year. It was a decision that Hocker wanted to get out of the way before the season gets into full swing. Official practices began Monday, Nov. 9. “I wanted to have it done by signing day," Hocker said. Signing day was Wednesday, and joining Hocker in signing was teammate Taylor Sanchez, who has committed to continue her softball career at Creighton University since last November. Although it was a hard decision, Hocker chose the Cyclones after narrowing down her list to three instate schools. “It was lots of weekends being gone and missing some school,” Hocker said on the recruiting process. “All my visits were great, which made it even more difficult, but I knew I wanted to stay in state.” Academics, a close-knit team and the campus were all important factors in Hocker choosing Iowa State over Iowa and Northern Iowa. With Hocker and Sanchez both officially college signees now, they now set their sights on getting back to the state

Williamsburg, IA · 19h

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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.

Washington County, IA · 2d
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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 · 23h
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Wapello County Recorder encouraging property owners to sign up for the new Iowa Land Records Notification System

OTTUMWA, Iowa - Iowa recently rolled out a new system that notifies owners about transactions involving their properties — especially the ones they didn’t know they had authorized in the first place. Wapello County Recorder Lisa Kent has been advocating for a program like the new statewide Iowa...

Wapello County, IA · 1d

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Wapello County Names Russell Goering Veteran of the Year

Organizers have awarded the Wapello County Veteran of the Year honor to Russell Goering, recognizing his decades of military service and years of dedication to helping others in the community. Goering’s widow, Kim Goering, accepted the award on his behalf. Organizers noted this marks the first time the Veteran of...

Wapello County, IA · 17h

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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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Eddyville council hires maintenance worker, holds sanitation contract decision until December

The Eddyville City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 2, 2026 with all council members present. Following discussion no action was taken on extending the contract with Midwest Sanitation until the December meeting. A few months ago a company in Ottumwa contacted the city regarding garbage pick up and the city clerk will contact them regarding their interest.

Eddyville, 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 · 23h

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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 · 23h