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Good hair day: area barbers and salons open back up for business

Published by editor on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:09pm

“It’s good to be back in business,” said Tom Teeple, owner of Tom’s Barber Shop located at 244  3rd Street in Parkersburg.

 

For the last two months, he’s had his doors locked while the state mandated exercising caution for many businesses. However, with the recent trimming of restrictions on May 15, barber shops and hair salons like Tom’s can once again practice their craft.

 

PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2020 in Aplington, Parkersburg

Published by editor on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 7:43am

Aplington and Parkersburg held Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 25, 2020.

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Avenue of Flags Committee seeks volunteers

Published by editor on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 9:59am

The Avenue of Flags display that lines Parkersburg every Memorial Day and Fourth of July Weekend will run as scheduled this year, but help is needed for set up.

The Avenue of Flags Committee asks helpers to meet at the Vets Building, 110 Colfax Street, on May 21 at 6 p.m. for setup.

Parkersburg's Avenue of Flags started in 1982, with the large flags assembled a few days before Memorial Day and The Fourth of July, and volunteer help is often requested to help put up and bring down the flags.

Parkersburg council looks at plans to reopen city

Published by editor on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 9:45am

The Parkersburg City Council discussed several aspects of planning and preparation for the Governor's proclamation to begin opening Iowa to normal business during last Monday's regular meeting, conducted via teleconference.

Other than a few complaints about residents not following social distancing guidelines, the city police have seen no uptick in issues throughout Parkersburg.

Windy Ridge Home Base to open in Parkersburg

Published by editor on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 9:41am

A nest has been picked up by the wind.

Angela Scanlan of Parkersburg recently finalized her purchase of the former Falcon's Nest, 223 3rd Street in Parkersburg, which will be converted into Windy Ridge Home Base, where Scanlan will finally be able to combine all of the features of her Windy Ridge Handcrafted business in one convenient location.

RAGBRAI postponed to 2021; Iowa's Ride canceled

Published by admin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 2:27pm

Organizers for the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) announced that the 2020 running of the event would be postponed to 2021 due to concerns with the coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

The host towns and route planned for the 48th running of RAGBRAI will not change for 2021. The route included overnight stops in Iowa Falls and Waterloo; Parkersburg is considered a lunch-time stop along the route.

A new way to play: Pickleball courts under construction at Miracle Park

Published by admin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 11:32am

Construction is underway on installation of new recreational courts at Miracle Park in Parkersburg.

Contractors from Sport Construction Midwest will create five courts, with foursquare, volleyball and basketball courts installed in addition to the pickleball courts.

A wind-controlling fence will also be constructed, with some repurposing of fencing from an old baseball field, joining the outdoor swimming pool and playgrounds in the area.

Happy H(Our): Holub prepared to take over at Todd's

Published by admin on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 9:41am

PARKERSBURG – The dust has finally settled on the purchase of the former Todd’s Neighborhood Grill in Parkersburg.

Todd and Linda Merryweather purchased the restaurant in May 2015, and it has continued to be a staple of eating in Parkersburg ever since.

The Merryweathers recently passed the keys to the popular eatery to Ashley Holub of Parkersburg, and with the change of ownership comes a new name: Our Neighborhood Grill.

Holub, who until recently was only an employee of the establishment, moved to the area two years ago because she wanted her six-year-old daughter to be able to attend a good school. But she had no idea she’d grow so close to residents and fellow staff.  Holub knew that the owners had expressed interest in selling the restaurant, and had even shopped other potential buyers for several months, before one of their own threw her hat in the ring.

“I work here every day,” Holub said, “I know the business, and how busy we can get, and basically, once I saw the financial records, it was a no-brainer for me.”

“I love the community, and the customers, and of course Todd and Linda are like parents to me,” she continued, “it all made perfect sense.”

Local emergency services show strength

Published by admin on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 8:57am

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Cherries and berries were blazing as the Parkersburg Fire Department’s crew were positioned in a stoic display of solidarity on Wednesday evening.

Grassley and Sweeney hold town hall meetings in area

Published by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 1:30pm

Speaker of the Iowa House Representative Pat Grassley and State Senator Annette Sweeney met with local officials and constituents at town hall meetings in Aplington, Parkersburg, New Hartford and Shell Rock on Friday, Feb. 28. Turnout varied from four attendees to just under a dozen people at the various locations.

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