Lone Tree Winter Fest

Children were more than happy to meet with Santa at Lone Tree Winter Fest on Nov. 26.

Cookies & Cocoa, Santa & Reindeer: Christmas in Kalona ushers in the holiday season on Dec. 3

Standing four feet high and 400 pounds, with another three or four feet of tined antlers, the reindeer is a sight to behold. This domesticated creature with a chocolate and white coat usually …

Smoking toaster raises false alarm

Around 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, local volunteer fire departments responded to a call for a structure fire on Orval Yoder Turnpike SW, northwest of Frytown. Siren song filled the air in …

Highland Elementary’s new playground completed

Sometimes you get what you ask for. Back in September, the superintendent of the Highland Community School District hoped that the new playgrounds being installed at the elementary school …

“Welcoming” Kalona Public Library sets records in 2022

The 2021-2022 Library Annual Report, presented by Library Director Trevor Sherping and Director of Youth Services Olivia Kahler, ended the regular meeting of the Kalona City Council on a high note …

News

Wellman residents, get out your lights!

Back in 1989, when Clark W. Griswold blanketed his two-story house in 250 strands of Christmas lights – 25,000 bulbs – we thought that was a lot. (Google “National Lampoon’s …

Hinson Consulting hired for Riverside's city administrator search

RIVERSIDE Hinson Consulting, of Washington, has been hired by the Riverside City Council to direct the search for a new city administrator. Christine Yancey, who has been city administrator …

Lone Tree planning among priorities for ICAD program

OWA CITY Lone Tree has emerged as one of the planning priorities for Sarah Thompson, Director of Rural Development, Iowa City Area Development (ICAD). Thompson, who provided an update on …

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Photo Galleries

Photos: Ravens host Regina in scrimmage

Hillcrest Academy hosted Regina Catholic in the Achieve Challenge on Saturday. Grant Bender led the Ravens with 14 points.

Riverside's Demo Derby

Saturday, Oct. 29 was a gorgeous fall evening, and the turnout was good for Riverside’s Demo Derby. Sponsored by the Riverside Area Community Club (RACC) and the City of Riverside, …

Leaf Pick Up

Leaves were funneled into mulch after the first collection on Oct. 31. The City of Kalona contracted with Absolute Outdoor Services for this year’s fall leaf pick up. Curbside …

Candidates Meet at the Kalona Library

Kalona’s Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt a fun-filled first

The Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt at the Kalona Historical Village on October 28th was a fun-filled time for all who showed up.

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Huskies finish season with most wins since 2016

Once the dust settles and the sting wears off, Highland will realize it has a ton of reasons to be proud. Sure, the Huskies' prep volleyball season ended Wednesday, but under first-year Coach …

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Sports

Butters and undefeated Knights reach NCAA quarterfinals

The Wartburg football team never trailed in its second-round playoff game at Saint Johns on Saturday. The Knights scored on the game’s first possession and took advantage of five turnovers to …

Golden Hawks earn All-State accolades

Three Golden Hawk athletes have received all-state recognition for individual and team success over the fall sports season. Mid-Prairie seniors Braden Hartley and Cain Brown were named to the all-state football second team by the IPAWA while sophomore Dakota Mitchell received third-team all-state volleyball recognition from the IGCA.

Golden Hawks find answers in season opener at Fairfield

After two weeks of practice, Mid-Prairie coach Danny Hershberger had questions about how his team would react to pressure of an actual game and whether they would find chemistry on the …

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