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Soon Kalona will be home to a destination space to see and experience the best in appliance and sleep products. The Appliance Barn by Grand Appliance will convert the former CIVCO building into …
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The heat was on for TrekFest Saturday; temps reached 97° with high humidity, but Trekkies suited up and enjoyed the day’s events regardless.
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WASHINGTON Much of the Washington County Board of Health meeting June 19 concerned plans and preparations to move to new facilities at Orchard Hill on Lexicon Blvd., starting the following week …
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Photos: Hillcrest baseball at Highland, postseason

In the second round of the 1A playoffs, Hillcrest (15-7) scores four runs in the seventh to earn a 8-4 road victory over Highland (12-10). The Ravens move on to a District 9 Championship game on the …
The Ravens (12-14) celebrated senior night with a 13-5 victory over New London (3-20) on July 3. Hillcrest honred seniors Malia Yoder, Kylee Statler, Hailey Chalupa, Morgyn Nafziger, Delaney …
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Mid-Prairie went on the road to battle No. 9 Washington on July 2.  The Demons (24-8) held off a late rally to pick up a 5-3 victory over the Golden Hawks (6-19). 
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Lone Tree (15-6) completed the season sweep over Hillcrest (10-13) with a 11-1 home conference victory in four innings on June 27. 
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Regina shuts out Golden Hawks in River Valley South battle

IOWA CITY Iowa City Regina Catholic struck for a 4-0 win over Mid-Prairie in the teams’ first River Valley South meeting of the season Monday. The Regals, defeating the Golden Hawks …
Sports

Lone Tree’s seventh-inning grand slam secures season sweep over Highland

LONE TREE It was shaping up to be an exciting finish between conference rivals as the visiting Huskies took the upper hand in a rematch against the Lady Lions by breaking a 3-3 tie with two runs …

Lions handle Huskies at home to avenge earlier season matchup

LONE TREE Keeping the momentum going by extending their win streak to four in a row, the Lions (7-8) handled business at home with a 14-3 conference victory over Highland (8-6) on June 24.  …

Ravens sweep Lions with shutout win, lock up conference title for third consecutive season

LONE TREE Breaking out the brooms for the season sweep and clinching the conference crown for the third straight year, the Ravens (11-7) went on the road and put together another impressive …
Obituaries
Joann Maria Pomeroy
Joann Maria Pomeroy passed away April 25, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 90. She was born Aug. 26, 1934, in Lone Tree, Iowa. She is lovingly remembered by her children: John (Karen) Pomeroy …
James D Stransky
James D. Stransky, 66, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Windmill Manor in Coralville.  Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4-7 p.m.. at the St. Mary’s …
Joseph J Galoway
Joseph J. Galloway, 46, of Hills, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home in Hills. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & …
Lillian (Holderness) Embree
Lillian (Holderness) Embree, 83, of Apache Jct, Arizona (formerly of Oxford, Iowa) passed away June 7, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 2:30-5 p.m. at 609 …
Thomas Stephan Slockett
Thomas Stephan Slockett, 78, longtime Johnson County Auditor, died suddenly Sunday, June 29, 2025. Tom was born in Iowa City Dec. 24, 1946, the son of Fred and Charlotte (Bidwell) Slockett. Tom grew …
Web Extras
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3 basic ingredients, a million possibilities: How small pizzerias succeed with uniqueness in an age of chain restaurants
While economic forces have streamlined many global dishes into uniform, predictable formats, pizza continues to thrive in all its messy and delicious variety.
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Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate
An expert in American dialects explains how a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawned so many names and variations.
Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions.
With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.
Beyond the beach: 7 exciting experiences in the Mexican Caribbean
(BPT) - The Mexican Caribbean is known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, and there are even more experiences within its 12 regions that are just as memorable as its shores. If …