Scott Powers of Lone Tree has a new trail date set for July of 2027.

Man accused of killing his father in Lone Tree has new trial date set for July 2027

Lone Tree Scott Powers, 52, of Lone Tree, who was arrested back in July in connection with the death of his 76-year-old father, Richard Powers, is now scheduled to stand trial on Tuesday, July 27, 2027...
During election day on November 3, the Kalona YMCA had around 700 that came and voted before 5 p.m.

2026 Mid-term elections

Washington County Board of Supervisors (District 3) (1 seat) Marcus Fedler (R, incumbent) – 1,122 votes (54.9%)  JoAnn Whitmore (D) – 920 votes (45.1%) (District 5) (1 seat) Brendan DeLong (R) - 1,004 votes (60.9%)  Lynette Isles (D) – 644 votes (39.1%) County Attorney  Nathan Repp (R) – 7,420 votes (100%)   County Recorder  Teresa Mangold (R) – 7,557 votes (100%) County Treasurer Lindsay Greiner Adam – 7,539 votes (100%) Iowa House District 92 (1 seat)  Heather Hora (R, incumbent) 7,307 votes (55.2%)  Brittany Erikson (D) 5,933 votes (44.8%)  Mid-Prairie CSD Bond: 19,000,000 (60% to pass) (YES) 1,977 votes - (67.3%)  (No)  961 votes - (32.7%) Federal U.S. House Iowa District 1 (1 seat) Christina Bohannan (D) - 172,833 votes (53.6%)  Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, Incumbent) 138,105 votes (42.8%)  Michael Bridgford (N) 11,805 votes (3.7%) U.S. Senate Josh Turek (D) - 670,543 votes (50.5%)  Ashley Hinson (R) - 615,770 votes (46.4%) Thomas Laehn (L) - 41,177 votes (3.1%) State Governor  Rob Sand (D) - 725,671 votes (56.1%)  Zach Lahn (R) - 568,776 votes (43.9%)

JoCo Board shuts down request to jump into Iowa City schools crisis

IOWA CITY A request by Johnson County Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz to look into helping the Iowa City School District through a financial crisis was not supported by the rest of the board in a work …
Tuscan Moon Grill on Fifth owners Paula and Warren Miller explain why they are looking to sell the business after more than 20 years of running it.

It’s time to move on

After more than 20 years of running Tuscan Moon Grill on Fifth, Warren and Paula Miller are looking to move on. The couple, who own the restaurant, recently announced that they are looking to sell. Warren, 79, said it is time to transition out of the business, which he has operated since 2005. “There's a time to say, ‘You got to do something different.”..
The new bridge on 110th Street, northwest of Kalona, is now complete.

110th Street northwest of Kalona is open after bridge replacement

Kalona After months of construction, the new bridge on 110th Street, northwest of Kalona, is complete, and both the road and bridge are open to traffic...
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Mid-Prairie senior cross country runners Brooklyn Stutzman and Kendal Landstrum celebrate their state-qualifying runs at a 2A district meet in Iowa City.

Another state run for Golden Hawk besties

IOWA CITY To fully understand the close bond between Mid-Prairie cross country teammates Brooklyn Stutzman and Kendal Landstrum, you have to go back three years. Or four. In 2023, …

District championship sends Golden Hawks running toward state meet

IOWA CITY The Kickers Soccer Complex on the south side of Iowa City is turning almost into a home course for Mid-Prairie’s cross country team. The Golden Hawks won the River Valley …

Fiery first half fuels Golden Hawk win

An explosive start lifted the Golden Hawks to a first-round playoff victory on Friday, as Mid-Prairie claimed a 52-27 victory after fending off a third-quarter comeback attempt by Chariton. …

Hillcrest sends 3 to state cross country

Marie Yoder qualified for the state cross country meet in each of her first three seasons for Hillcrest Academy. On Thursday, she made it four straight trips to state with a 5th place finish at the …

PHOTOS: Golden Hawks fall at Roland-Story in volleyball regional final

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Golden Hawks fall to No. 10 Roland-Story in volleyball regional final

STORY CITY Mid-Prairie’s volleyball dream ended Tuesday night inside a packed high school gym 150 miles away from home. A 25-14, 25-17, 26-28, 25-12 win gave 3A 10 th -ranked Roland-Story …

Three years unbeaten, friends forever

WELLMAN For eight years now, these Golden Hawks have fought together, lifted together, screamed together, played together. Eight years. And in three varsity football seasons, they …

Golden Hawks runners capture 3-peat River Valley title

IOWA CITY One after another, the girls in golden Golden Hawk jerseys blended together brilliantly in the reflection of a fall afternoon sun at the Kickers Complex. Mid-Prairie senior Kendal …
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Kalona

Washington County Voter guide

Certain races in Washington County will be taking place such as District 3 (Riverside, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville, Brighton and Coppock), District 5 (Ward 2 and 3 in Washington), and the state representative for District 92 (Washington and parts of Johnson County)...

Lone Tree

Johnson County Voter Guide: Meet the Candidates

IOWA CITY One of the biggest Johnson County elections in years is happening Tuesday. In addition to a $94.5 million bond referendum on a new jail and sheriff’s office, the election will …

Hills
Atrium Village celebrated 45 years!

Atrium Village celebrates major milestone of 45 years!

Hills - Can you believe it? Atrium Village is now 45 years old. On Monday, Atrium Village celebrated a major milestone as the nursing home facility marked its 45th anniversary. During the celebration, residents and staff gathered in the dining room, where they viewed photos highlighting moments from the facility's 45-year history...

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ELECTIONS 2026
Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel speaks during a October 6 public forum at Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park in North Liberty. He hopes for a passage of a $94.5 million bond referendum for a new county jail and sheriff's office in the November 3 elections.

Johnson County voters to consider $94.5M bond for new jail

IOWA CITY As the November election draws closer, 10 Johnson County supervisors and another three county elected officials are stumping for votes. Sheriff Brad Kunkel is instead stumping for …

Obituaries
Dr. Barbara jean Kirkpatrick Lips
Dr. Barbara Jean Kirkpatrick Lips, 79, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at The Views of Marion. Barbara was born in 1947, the daughter of John Lowry Kirkpatrick and Dorothy …
Angela "Angie" Kallaus Hofer
Angela M. “Angie” (Kallaus) Hofer, 86, of Joetown, passed from this life Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Birdhouse Hospice Home of Johnson County, in Iowa City. Per her wishes, she will be …
Betty Jeanine Engel
Betty Jeanine Engel was born September 26, 1943, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Robert and Oretha (Rasmussen) Westlund. She was raised in Kewanee, Illinois, where she graduated from Kewanee High …
Virginia Ann "Ginny" Yoder Wenger
Virginia Ann “Ginny” (Yoder) Wenger, 83, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Born October 18, 1943, in …
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