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IOWA CITY The Johnson County Board of Supervisors intends on addressing issues at mobile home parks in the unincorporated areas of the county as soon as this week. A number of residents …
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The Flintstones premiers on TV. A gallon of gas is 25 cents. In a campaign that features the first televised debate, John F. Kennedy wins the U.S. Presidential Election after defeating Richard Nixon. …
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RIVERSIDE Riverside’s City Council is stepping up again to help finance the operations of the Kalona Public Library. The City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2026 contract with the …
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Photo Galleries

Photos: Lone Tree boys basketball vs Highland

Lone Tree went on the road to battle conference rival Highland on Feb. 11. Powered by a 33-point performance from Emmett Burke, Lone Tree (7-13) ended the regular season with a 53-51 victory …
The Lady Lions (18-3) defeated Danville (13-7), 50-26, at Southeastern Community College as part of the Southeast Iowa Super Conference shootout on Feb. 8. Senior Cate Sexton led  Lone Tree …
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Gabby Gingerich.
Mid-Prairie results from day one of the 2025 Iowa Girls High School State Wrestling Championships, a 2-day event taking place at Xtream Arena in Coraville from Feb. 6-7.  1A-130: Senior …
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Hillcrest (18-2) secured a 77-27 home conference win over Lone Tree (6-12) on Feb. 4. 
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Mid-Prairie's Farrier, Gingerich, Lee advance to state girls wrestling

SOLON The drama happened quickly last Friday night at Solon High School. First, Gabby Gingerich, a Mid-Prairie senior attempting to qualify for the state tournament in just her second year …
Sports

Huskies halt Warrior rally, dispatch Panthers on the road

WAYLAND Victory was in sight for Highland as they entered the fourth with a near 20-point lead and despite WACO’s best efforts to rally, the Huskies (13-6) held firm in the fourth to take …

Huskies and Lady Lions strive for state at Regionals, Singbeil captures third place

WILLIAMSBURG A slew of strong competition at the 1A Regionals in Williamsburg this past Friday stood in the way of Highalnd’s Maiya Singbeil and her chance to qualify for the state …

Huskies and Lions clash with conference foes in SEISC tourney

PEKIN Keeping it in the conference, the Huskies tested their skill in the annual Southeast Iowa Super Conference Tournament that took place this past weekend with Pekin serving as the host. …
Obituaries
Randy G. Swartzendruber
Randy G. Swartzendruber, 77, of Kalona, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at his home in Kalona surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at 11 …
Carol J. Bean
Carol J. (Conklin) Bean, 89, of Ainsworth, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at Sunrise Terrace Care Facility in Winfield. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Oregon …
Joy Schrock
Joy Schrock, 59, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at her home.   Celebration of life service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Snyder & …
Ronald L. Kennel
Ronald L. Kennel, 81, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Indiana. He was born March 5, 1943 to Lester and Lola (Stauffer) Kennel on their farm near Strang, Nebraska. They …
Elizabeth Anna (Corbett) Vinton
Elizabeth Anna (Corbett) Vinton, 82, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.  Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, from 10-2 …
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The rapper has mastered the delicate balance between commercial success and politically charged music. How far will he push the envelope on one of the world’s biggest stages?