Representatives from Cargill’s Blair facility Cares Council visited the Little Sioux Scout Ranch on May 11 to celebrate the success of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s … 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

Grants received The district received a $2,000 grant from the Innovation in Learning Environments from the Nebraska/Western Iowa Associates for Learning Environments (A4LE) Chapter for the … more

On April 29, the Blair High School Future Business Leaders of America installed their 2023-2024 officer team at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria at the end of the school year banquet. As part … more

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series focusing on mental health and resources available in Washington County. May is Mental Health Awareness month. Nationally recognized, … 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

Everyone got in the act as Mrs. Andersen's South first grade students performed a Reader's Theater for family members and students Thursday afternoon. The students performed "Click Clack Moo … more

Four U.S. military veterans were thanked and honored for their service to our country as each one was wrapped with a Quilt of Valor. The Quilt of Valor Award Ceremony was held at the 75th … 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

Family members of almost 60 Fort Calhoun Troop 114 and Pack 114 scouts gathered at Fort Atkinson Saturday evening for a flag retirement ceremony.  Following the Scout Service Project … more