Hershberger finishes strong, Hawks return to state

Chandler Hershberger was already having the best run of his life as he approached the final stretch of the state-qualifying race, when he realized he was gaining on fellow Mid-Prairie senior Thaddeus …

Wellman bids farewell to skating rink operator

Teresa Lampe, Wellman Recreation Director is retiring from the Wellman Skating Rink this October. Lampe has been a part of the Wellman community since 2007, helping kids and their families plan …

Kalona Council hears Pleasantview updates, approves low-income water assistance program agreement

The Kalona City Council heard an update about Pleasantview’s upcoming renovation and construction projects at their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 18. Director of Advancement for Pleasantview, …

Making fire prevention hands on for students at West Elementary

Fire safety is one of the most important, basic precautions a person should know. Most people are taught at a young age to “stop, drop, and roll” if you are caught in a fire. On Friday …

Golden Hawks cruise, finish second in district

After a quiet first quarter, the home crowd in Mustang Stadium came alive following a 22-yard touchdown connection between a pair of Davis County seniors, cutting the Mid-Prairie lead to 14-8 with …

News

Washington County Pork Producers promote everything pig

If you’ve had a pork burger at Kalona Days in the past, or eaten pork at Mid-Prairie Feed the Kids, there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed product from Washington County Pork …

Senior Dining Menus

Oct. 21 - 28 Goodwin Senior Dining Thursday – Popcorn shrimp, crispy cube potatoes, cole slaw, fruit cookie Friday – Cheeseburger, macaroni salad, potato chips, pudding Monday …

The Friends of Historic Sharon High School board of directors, left to right: Julie Miller, Gene Miller, Phil Winborn, Meg Nagel, Roger Stutsman, Stephanie Leonard, Scott Ritter and Cheryne Yoder. Not pictured: Cathie Stutsman, Myron Smalley and Ron Stutsman.

Group aims to save historic Sharon Center High School

A new group of local residents has formed to save the historic Sharon Center High School. The old two-story, wood framed high school was built in 1899 and has served as the center of community …

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Photo Galleries

Photos: River Valley Conference cross country

Mid-Prairie's girls team captured the team title at the River Valley Conference Cross Country Championships on October 12, and the Golden Hawks boys placed second. The meet was run at the Iowa City …

Photos: Highland Volleyball Senior Night

Highland High School's volleyball team celebrated Senior Night on September 30 with a sweep of Columbus. The Huskies honored seven seniors in a pre-match ceremony and all seven played in the …

Highland Booms for Homecoming Weekend

Highland showed its school pride on Boom Night on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Photos: Mid-Prairie cross country

The Mid-Prairie girls and boys cross country teams raced in the Clipper Classic hosted by Clear Creek Amana on September 27 at Iowa City Kickers Park. Golden Hawks sophomore Danielle Hostetler won …

Kalona Fall Festival

Kalona celebrated the 49th Annual Fall Festival on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25.

Photos: 2021 Lone Tree Homecoming Parade

Mid-Prairie Homecoming

Mid-Prairie Homecoming took place on Friday, September 17. Thaddeus Shetler was crowed Homecoming King and Olivia Caskey was crowned Homecoming Queen.

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Golden Hawks hold off Northeast in first-round victory

When Mid-Prairie senior running back Tyler Helmuth bulled his way into the end zone less than one minute into the second quarter of last Friday night’s Class 2A playoff game, the Golden Hawks …

Highland falls to Lynnville-Sully in first-round game

The Huskies were hoping to limit the Hawks’ big plays, maybe catch a few breaks, and stay within striking distance of Lynnville-Sully at halftime of their first-round playoff game. But it …

Season ends for Lone Tree at No. 1 Notre Dame

After dealing with mounting challenges over the past two years, it was fitting for the Lone Tree volleyball seniors to finish their final season with a substantial challenge in the 1A quarterfinals — a match with No. 1 Burlington Notre Dame.

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