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Volunteers from a number of local churches serve up Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church.
'Break bread together'
Hundreds of hungry residents made their way to St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair on Thanksgiving to celebrate food and fellowship. Nov. 24 marked the first time since 2019 the church … more
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A Frosty’s Pines helper and Cory Carter secure the tree to car roof on Frosty's Pines opening day, Nov. 25.
Area tree farms making do amidst national market uncertainties
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, many families that haven’t already will be on the lookout for the most iconic Christmas decoration of them all. Despite problems with supply in … more
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An hourly drawing was held at Edward Jones during the middle of the day for Washington County Gives last year. Pictured from left, Craig Heuton, Kyle Acre, Ryan Palmer, Don Sorensen and Jordan Rishel. Washington County Gives returns on Nov. 29.
Washington County Gives kicks off Nov. 29
“Nervous and excited.” That's how Dr. Ryan Palmer, Washington County Gives committee member, sums up the emotions just days ahead of this year's Washington County Gives. The annual … more
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No serious injuries were reported as a result of a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on 13th and South streets in Blair.
No serious injuries reported in 13th and South accident
The Blair Police Department and Blair Fire and Rescue Department responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on 13th and South streets in Blair. Officer Aaron Wattenbach said one … more
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Families have their pictures taken in front of the Christmas tree outside of Blair City Hall following the tree lighting at the Tannenbaum event on Nov. 17.
Blair lights up for the holidays
The colorful lights on the large tree outside Blair City Hall are on, which means the holidays have arrived in the city. Blair Mayor Rich Hansen flipped the switch to the lights on Nov. 17 as … more
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Dickinson set to retire after 42 years with BCS
Mark Dickinson has been with Blair Community Schools since his freshman year at Dana College. Looking for a job to make a little money, he found a part-time gig driving a school bus for the … more
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Blair natives Lisa Gustin and Lorene Larsen have decorated a tree displayed at the Beresheim House in Council Bluffs to reflect the Danish American heritage of Blair. The tree is on display as part of the annual Christmas at the Hisotric Dodge House.
Tree tells Blair tales
Nods to Blair's Danish American heritage meet a Council Bluffs holiday favorite this season. Last Tuesday marked the beginning of the annual Christmas at the Historic General Dodge House, where … more
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Angels Share, the nonprofit repurposing the former Dana College campus, will soon renovate the former Mickelsen and Blair halls.
Funding complete for $17.4 million project on former Dana College Campus
The Angels Share Inc. Board of Directors is excited to announce that funding for a major project on the former Dana College campus is finally complete, with construction to begin immediately. … more
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The Blair Police Department and Blair Fire and Rescue squad responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident Monday morning at 13th and Grant streets, which involved a truck and SUV.
One transported following personal injury accident
One person was transported to the hospital due to injuries following a two-vehicle accident at 13th and Grant streets Monday morning. The Blair Fire and Rescue squad and Blair Police Department … more
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The layout of the proposed kindergarten through fifth grade configuration at Arbor Park.
Reconfiguration plan of K-5 at Blair Schools presented
With a steady increase of enrollment expected to continue, the Blair Community School District is looking to potentially reconfigure grades kindergarten through five. The plan will be the subject of … more
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Darlene Cooper (left) and Arlene Fischbach (right), who grew up with the maiden name Lorey, have reunited at Carter Place in Blair after several years apart.
'We were always together'
Arlene Fischbach and Darlene Cooper (who share the maiden name Lorey) will be 92 in January, but their birthday present came a bit early. With Darlene coming to Carter Place in Blair just a few … more
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Hugh and Jane Hunt recently awarded a $1 million gift to the Washington County Community Foundation. In addition to their $1 million gift, Hugh and Jane have pledged to mach another million dollars if the Foundation can raise that amount for the endowment by the end of the year.
Washington County Community Foundation receives million dollar gift
The Washington County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that it will receive a $1 million gift from Hugh and Jane Hunt. It is the largest single gift to the Foundation in its … more
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