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RIVERSIDE A search for a new superintendent for Highland Community Schools has produced a candidate pool of 10. Shannon Bisgard, a consultant with Grundmeyer Leadership Services, discussed …
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WASHINGTON Following yet another discussion about an EMS Essential Services levy, ballots, and the amount, Washington County Supervisors Tuesday agreed to give the EMS Advisory Council time “to …
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The corner of 8th Avenue and Highway 22 in Wellman, where City, Rotary, and Fire/Ambulance groups plan to construct a memorial, is currently marked by an LED sign.
WELLMAN When the City of Wellman purchased the high-visibility lot on the corner of 8th Avenue and Highway 22 last March – vacant, but for an LED sign – they had an inkling of what they wanted …
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Photos: Hillcrest Boys/Girls basketball vs Columbus

The Ravens split a pair of conference games on the road against Columbus on Jan. 14, with the Hillcrest boys (12-1) crusing to a 70-33 victory and the Hillcrest girls (5-8) being defeated …
Highland hosted its annual Gary Curtis Invitational on Jan. 11.  Alburnett won the team title with a score of 322. Mid-Prairie placed 8th with a score of 61.5 and Highland placed 13th with …
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Highland girls wrestling hosted a tournament featuring over 20 teams on Jan. 10.  Iowa City Liberty won the team title with a score of 180. Seocnd place went to Mid-Prairie with a score of …
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The Huskies split a pair of home non-conference games against English Valleys on Jan. 9 with the Highland girls (8-4) earning a 38-37 win and the Highland boys (1-8) being defeated, 61-60.
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Mid-Prairie bounces back with win at Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG After losing its first game of the season last week at Alburnett, Mid-Prairie’s boys basketball team scored a bounce-back win Monday at Williamsburg. Bryce Miller scored …
Sports

Golden Hawks defense shuts down Alburnett

ALBURNETT Tied at 15-15 after the opening quarter in a girls basketball battle last Thursday at Alburnett, the Golden Hawks dialed up the defense. Alburnett was nearly held to 15 points for …

Hawks, Lady Lions, Huskies impress at competitive Highland Tourney

RIVERSIDE Grapples, take downs, and plenty of falls were in no short order this past Friday as Highland girls wrestling welcomed 20 teams for their annual home tournament. Claiming the team …

Ravens extend winning streak with home wins over Huskies, Eagles

KALONA Going on the road to face the Huskies in their season opener, it was now time for the Ravens to play host to their conference rival and similar to last time, Hillcrest proved too much for …
Obituaries
Shirley Schreiber
Shirley Schreiber, 75, of Riverside, passed away Jan. 12, 2025, surrounded by close family, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, …
Vivian Rose (Meka) Mougin
Vivian Rose (Meka) Mougin, 84, of Oxford, Iowa died peacefully Jan.10, 2025, at the Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County, surrounded by her family.  A Mass of christian burial will be …
Eugene (Geno) Lee Redlinger
Eugene Lee Redlinger (Geno) was born August 5, 1939, around Harper, Iowa, the son of Richard and Genevieve (Ruplinger) Redlinger. There will be a graveside service held at a later date. He died Dec. …
Bernard Lee Prybil
Bernie Prybil, 80, of Iowa City, passed away Jan. 7, 2025, at Atrium Village in Hills.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lone …
David F. Tornow
David F. Tornow, 57 of rural Washington, passed from this life unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the …
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