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The Harold W. Andersen Visitor’s Center at Fort Atkinson was officially opened for guest viewing Saturday morning following a ribbon cutting ceremony during Living History weekend. As part … more
Editor’s note: This is part of the ongoing series “Mysteries at the Museum,” featuring different items found at the Washington County Museum. The Pikes Peak Gold Rush sent … more
The annual Relay for Life event hosted at Lions Park Friday evening features music, games and food as guests came together in support of cancer research. According to the American Cancer … more
The Blair Family YMCA is receiving an update to its aquatics area after 20 years, and received assistance to do so with a $100,000 donation from Cargill Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Palmer, CEO of … more
One of the most important principles in Kevin Willis' life is to serve others. "I really hope in the end that I made enough little difference that it's a big difference," he said. "You never … more
The Olson Retreat Center is officially open for campers and guests who visit Camp Fontanelle. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Friday morning, in front of Camp Fontanelle employees, … more
Fort Calhoun Secondary Principal Nick Wemhoff added another degree and new title to his name on May 13. After nine years of studies, Wemhoff earned his doctorate of education from Doane … more
For 150 years, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orum, situated at 19862 County Road 20. An open house to celebrate the 150th anniversary will take place June 11, starting with a 10 a.m. service. … more
For a little more than two years, Elizabeth Elliott told the stories of Washington County residents and shared her many years of writing experience with the county. Elliott, 46, died April 27 … more
Back on May 8, Scooter’s Coffee in Blair had a “Day of Giving,” with 100% of sales going to the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter. On Wednesday, the proceeds were officially … more
Members of the Native Planters of Blair and Blair Horticulture Society brought out their shovels and gloves and planted several native plants at Black Elk-Neihardt Park Monday morning. As part … more
Louise Mencke was surprised with cake and ice cream and a chorus of "Happy Birthday" Monday afternoon in celebration of her 102nd birthday. Mencke and her friends, who play cards together every … more
Below are the Washington County Memorial Day services, slated for May 29: Blair Blair's Memorial Day service will take place at the Blair Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. Arlington … more
Blair High School’s (BHS) 148th commencement ceremony recognized and honored 165 graduating seniors Sunday, May 21 in the BHS gymnasium. Landen Oppliger welcomed not only his fellow … more
The Arlington High School class of 2023 threw their caps in the air and cheered on as they finished their commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon in the Main Gym. The 53 senior Eagles received … more
To change things up this year, the Blair Police Department (BPD) and Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) celebrated National Peace Officers Memorial Week by starting with a Blue Light Vigil … more
Elijah E. Logan made his first court appearance Wednesday morning in Washington County Court. There, additional charges were named off by Judge Francis W. Barron to the courtroom, including … more
After the police-involved shooting death of his daughter on Feb. 28, 2021, Steve Rauch began writing. “I just felt my hands go to my computer, and I opened up a Word document and I just … more
Fort Calhoun students, faculty and staff applauded and cheered for about a minute straight as Paul Bentley made his way down the bleachers in the Main Gym to receive his surprise Walmart Teacher of … more
After a four-day manhunt, Elijah E. Logan, 22, was apprehended after turning himself into the Metro Fugitive Task on Monday at 2:39 p.m. following a shooting that resulted in the death of Jordan Ely … more
The theme for this year's Washington County Fair is "make the best better," which exemplifies the continued growth of the event every year. The Fair will be held July 28–Aug. 2. … more
A Council Bluffs, Iowa, man is wanted following an early morning shooting in Blair which left one person dead and one injured. Elijah E. Logan of Council Bluffs, 22, is at-large as of 11:20 a.m. … more
Following a weeklong search involving multiple agencies and volunteers, Ronald Harvey, who was missing since May 3, was found deceased on the south side of DeSoto Wildlife Refuge Thursday afternoon. … more
Seniors dawned their decorated caps and gowns as they made their way into the 130th Fort Calhoun High School commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. The class of 2023 were led by the Pioneer … more
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