Photo by Bridget WeishaarWeston LaBonte, PLMS, was the winner of the county spelling bee. June Klenk, JWMS, was the runner-up. by Bridget WeishaarThirteen rounds was all it took to crown a county…
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CoCo’s Coffee and Cafe set to open March 1
Cory Sullivan stands behind the counter at CoCo’s Coffee and Cafe opening March 1. by Bridget Weishaar Cory Sullivan of McLouth has spent the last 21 years of her life serving hundreds…
Neuenswander uniquely
qualified to lead USD 340
Photo by Holly Allen – Interim Superintendent Brad Neuenswander will take over the role full-time at Jefferson West beginning July 1. by Holly AllenWhen Brad Neuenswander took on the role of interim…
Greenhouse brings couple back to Jefferson County roots
Brandon and Amanda Woestman, along with son Arlo, stand among the plant starts inside one of the greenhouses at Stonehouse Gardens. The couple purchased the property in October 2023.
ATLAS Education: Artie & Co.
make the move to Meriden
Photo by Holly Allen – ATLAS Education co-owners Chaylin Haggett and Seth Butner pose with Baby, a Bearded Dragon, and Artie, the Reticulated Python, during the grand opening for their new location…
Bloom Beauty & Co. to open at Meriden’s Countryside Square
Photo by Holly Allen – Emmy Goldberg has renovated a long-vacant spot in Countryside Square for her esthetics business, Bloom Beauty & Co. by Holly Allen Meriden is soon to gain a…
Councilman Doughramaji resigns;
cites Mayor Shipley’s “narcissism”
by Holly Allen Valley Falls lost yet another advocate at City Hall last week with the resignation of council member Salih Doughramaji. According to his resignation letter, dated Dec. 26 and addressed…
Valley Falls City Administrator resigns
alleging unlawful harassment, hostility
2021 file photo by Holly AllenOutgoing City Administrator stands outside city hall in September 2021 during her first week on the job at Valley Falls. by Holly Allen As expected, Valley Falls…
A note on the Christmas edition:
Our favorite edition of the year drops today! First grade letters to Santa from all six county schools can be found in the Christmas editions of The Vindicator and The Oskaloosa Independent,…
VF city clerk tenders resignation
amidst tensions with Mayor Shipley
by Holly Allen Valley Falls City Hall was dark Dec. 13 following the immediate resignation of city clerk Christine Weishaar. With current city administrator Audree Guzman on a preplanned vacation, a sign…