Supt. evaluation, contract and compensation The Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved to extend the contract of Supt. Jerry Green for the 2024-25 school year … more

The annual First Lutheran Church Women's Craft Fair saw many excited shoppers and vendors selling unique and handmade items Saturday morning through afternoon. Many vendors selling knitted, … more

Motor graders approved The Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved financing of two John Deere motor graders with U.S. Bank during its regular meeting Nov. 14. … more

The Blair City Council made several changes to the city’s future land use map in the area near 10th Street and U.S. Highway 75 during its regular meeting Tuesday night in the council chambers. … more

The Blair Community Schools Board of Education will remain at eight members after a discussion to reduce it to seven seats.  The board at its regular meeting Nov. 13 moved to keep the board … more

The Blair City Council removed a barrier that could help the city’s housing shortage during its regular meeting Tuesday in the council chambers.  The council voted 5-0 to amend zoning … more

One teenager was sentenced to a lengthy probation term Thursday in Washington County Juvenile Court for his involvement in a sexual assault case. Cole Woods-Flynn, 14, pleaded guilty to … more

Washington County and Blair citizens have the opportunity to recycle working and non-working Christmas tree lights. Beginning now and lasting until and including Saturday, Jan. 6, the Washington … more

The annual Arlington Mom Prom was able to collect several thousand dollars to help two local animal care-related businesses. There were 150 ladies in attendance at the fifth annual Mom Prom two … more

The Washington County Museum and the Blair Historic Preservation Alliance have joined communities in the county on a historic sign project. The project highlights the history of each of the … more