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Highland hosts triangular wrestling meet

12/8/2023
RIVERSIDE The Highland Huskies hosted a Thursday night triangular against the Burlington-Notre Dame Nikes and the Columbus Wildcats.  Highland and Burlington-Notre Dame began the event …

Photos: Santa at Stutsmans

12/6/2023
HILLS Early on Saturday, Dec. 2, Stutsmans hosted an event with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Children got an oppurtunity to sit with the happy couple while telling them what they'd like for …

Photos: Hills Festival of Trees

12/6/2023
HILLS Hills hosted their Festival of Trees  event on Saturday, Dec. 2.  The event was held at the Hills Community Center. Here, folks could gather in to view the various trees and …

Photos: Christmas in Kalona

12/6/2023
KALONA Christmas returned to Kalona on Saturday, Dec. 2. This festive day gave a pleothra of oppurtunity for all to enjoy. There were local vendors, live music, live nativity, movies, bonfires, …

Boys Basketball: Lone Tree vs Highland

12/5/2023
In a game between two teams in the SEISC, Lone Tree defeated Highland, 62-30, on Dec. 1.  This game served as Highland's home opener.  Junior Logan McFarland led the Huskies in points …

Girls wrestling: Highland at Columbus

12/1/2023
Highland competed in a girls varsity scamble at Columbus on Nov. 30. 

Girls Basketball: Highland vs Hillcrest

11/30/2023
An early sesaon SEISC matchup tuned into an overtime thriller when Highland hit the road to battle Hillcrest on Nov. 28.  Needing an extra quarter to decide a winnner the Huskies defeated …

Lone Tree secures an opening night win over Columbus

11/29/2023
LONE TREE The Lone Tree boys basketball team played the Columbus Wildcats for their opening matchup of the season. The Lions won 65-59. Columbus jumped to an early 17-10 lead before …

Lone Tree Lady Lions fall to the Columbus Wildcats

11/29/2023
The Lone Tree Lady Lions faced the Columbus Wildcats on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Lady Lions lost 64-58.  After the loss, Lone Tree dropped to 3-1 on the young season.  Lone Tree made …

Wellman Lights the Night

11/29/2023
Families turned out in Wellman Saturday night, Nov. 25, for Light the Night downtown. Hot Cocoa, Christmas tree decorating, and train rides provided lots to do while folks awaited Santa’s arrival …

Lone Tree Enjoys Winter Fest

11/29/2023
A festive spirit infused Lone Tree on Saturday, Nov. 25 as visitors and residents enjoyed a full day of downtown activities for Winter Fest. After shopping market vendors and eating delicious food, …

Mid-Prairie wins season opener over Fairfield, 82-40

11/28/2023
WELLMAN The Mid-Prairie girls basketball team won their season opener 82-40 over the Fairfield Trojans. See The News, published on Thursday, Nov. 30, for more details on this game.

Basketball photos: Highland vs Belle Plaine

11/28/2023
Highland defeated Belle Plaine, 39-18, on Nov. 27.  This was a home game for the Huskies and senior Sarah Burton led the team with 13 points.  With this win Highland improved its …

Basketball photos: Lone Tree vs Winfield-Mt Union

11/22/2023
In their home opener the Lady Lions defeated Winfield-Mt Union, 67-26 on Nov. 21..  Sophomore Finley Jacque led Lone Tree with 26 points. Up next for Lone Tree (3-0) will be a home …

Basketball photos: Lone Tree at English Valleys …

11/22/2023
In preperation for the upcoming season, Lone Tree traveled to English Valleys to compete in a varsity Jamboree against multiple schools. The Lions will open their season with a home game against …

Highland girls basketball host scrimmages

11/15/2023
The Highland girls basketball team hosted a scrimmage on Nov. 11. The Huskies faced off against Tipton and the Washington.  Up next for Highland will be a home tournament taking  place from …

Veterans, student enlistees recognized at Mid-Prairie …

11/15/2023
Mid-Prairie honored area veterans at their annual Veterans Day Assembly and Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 10. Numerous veterans from the community gathered, each stating their name and what they …

Veterans Day ceremony at VA Medical Center

11/15/2023
The VA Medical Center had a robust turnout for their Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9. Although the scheduled flyover was cancelled, the choir from Faith Academy in Iowa City honored …