Williamsburg Journal Tribune

05/07/2023

Williamsburg's 4th of July parade. (Photos by Melinda Wichmann/The Journal Tribune)

24/05/2023

Are you or a friend riding in the 50th anniversary of RAGBRAI? The Hometown Current is looking for Iowa and Benton county riders for a series of profiles to run in the newspaper through late July. Fill out a form and submit a photo - we promise it's quick and painless. If interested, please email Melinda Wichmann at [email protected] for more information.

21/05/2023

Williamsburg High School Class of 2023 commencement, Sunday, May 21. (Photos by Melinda Wichmann/The Journal Tribune)

28/03/2023

This Friday!!🎣

01/03/2023

Williamsburg All-District Band Concert, Tuesday, Feb. 28 (Photos by Melinda Wichmann, The Journal Tribune)

25/01/2023

Join us next Friday! Our friends, the Williamsburg Ag Boosters, will be hosting a Chili Supper during the Boys Basketball Game! Come warm up with some delicious chili and support the building our the WAB Scholarship Fund!

16/01/2023

If you have photos of this afternoon's severe weather (Monday, Jan. 16), please feel free to share on the Williamsburg Journal Tribune's page!

06/12/2022

Kiwanis Christmas Trees🎄 are still available south of the Brothers Market parking lot! They have Scotch Pine, Balsa Fir and Frazier Fir trees to choose from🌟

21/11/2022

Night On The Square, Friday, Nov. 18 (Photos by Melinda Wichmann/The Journal Tribune)

21/11/2022

15/11/2022

🦃🍂 because it is almost that time!
Stock up before the Thanksgiving holiday as WPL will be observed Thursday, the 24th-Saturday the 26th. We are so thankful for our patrons-- Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃

14/11/2022

10/11/2022

The English Valleys High School Drama and Music Departments will present "The Little Mermaid" at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12 at the high school gym. (Photos by Melinda Wichmann/The Journal Tribune)

08/11/2022

TANNENBAUM FOREST OPENS NOV. 25; VOLUNTEER HELP SOUGHT

Volunteers are sought to help staff the Tannenbaum Forest in the Festhalle, Amana, as it opens the weekend after Thanksgiving. Organizers report there are many available times and dates available, especially during the first weekend, Nov. 25, 26 and 27. The Forest is open Friday through Sunday Nov. 25 to Dec. 18.

Individuals, businesses or community groups who would like to volunteer are asked to text Emilie Hoppe at (319) 350-0869. Please include your name/group name and the date and time you can volunteer.

For more information about the Tannenbaum Forest, including hours and special events, visit

02/11/2022

Williamsburg High School will present the fall musical "Little Shop of Horrors" Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. Enjoy a tale of botanical mayhem and relationships gone drastically wrong. The actors and musicians have hit this one out of the park! Tickets are available at www.williamsburg.ludus.com (Photos by Melinda Wichmann/The Journal Tribune)

01/11/2022

Trick-or-treat around the square, Monday, Oct. 31, in Williamsburg (Photos by Melinda Wichmann/Journal Tribune)

19/10/2022

Williamsburg High School student Nate Crow was welcomed home Tuesday afternoon after being hospitalized for over three months following a diving accident in a farm pond in early July. Students, parents and the high school band lined the Williamsburg town square to honor Nate, who has undergone two surgeries and months of physical therapy to regain physical skills as he recovered from a broken vertebrae. He plans to return to classes on Monday.

18/10/2022

Williamsburg High School's FCCLA group is participating in "Make a Difference Day" Nov. 8 by helping elderly or disabled community members with yard work. The group's sponsor notes they are looking for more residents to assist since they have a large group of student volunteers this year. (See contact info below)

17/10/2022

‼️ Update: 4pm Tuesday, October 18th‼️

Please help us welcome Nathaniel home!! Nathaniel is a Williamsburg HS Student. He suffered a terrible injury in a pond accident over the summer. He has made a remarkable recovery. After months in the hospital, he is scheduled to come home on Tuesday, October 18th. Time to be determined. Let’s give this young man and his family a warm Williamsburg welcome!!

12/10/2022

.... AND GOD MADE A FARMER.
IF YOU EAT TODAY, THANK A FARMER.
IN HONOR IF TODAY OCT. 12, NATIONAL FARMER DAY, IS YOU ARE A FARMER DRIVING BYTHE RAIDER, STOP AND GET A FREE ICE CREAM CONE ON US. JUST A TOKEN OF OUR APPRECIATION.
THANK YOU.
IOWA COUNTY, IOWA.
BREAD BASKET OF THE WORLD.

04/10/2022

Doc’s is excited to announce more live music coming soon to our Grand Opening! Also, If anybody knows local musicians that would like to play future dates at Doc’s Taproom then please send them our way. If anybody is interested in performing an open mic then let us know as well. We look forward to seeing you at Doc’s Grand Opening.

26/09/2022

The shuttle is back! It’s a wonderful way to get around Amana during Saturday (October 1st) of Oktoberfest. The shuttle runs 9am-11pm! Also take advantage of free shuttle parking outside the south RV Park fence!

19/09/2022

The Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Williamsburg Farmers Market hosted their final Third Friday of the season Friday, Sept. 16, on the city square park. The event included a farmers market, activities for kids, live music and the Iowa County Cattlemen serving hamburgers. (Photos by Melinda Wichmann/The Journal Tribune)