In her 10 years as CEO of the YMCA of Washington County, Amy Shulte has shown a commitment to the communities of Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, and Washington through her efforts to expand the …
A past president and member of the Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce board (chairing the Kalona Days celebration and working on the committee for several years), president-elect of the Kalona …
In spearheading the Student-Built home project, Tim Rouse showed a commitment to the community by helping kids engage in the trades, and by helping the City of Kalona rehab an existing home in 2022 …
After the ribbon was cut on the Streetscape exhibit inside the Wahl Museum at the Kalona Historical Village on Aug. 6, 2023, those who went to see it were in awe. The streets of early Kalona were …
“When I became City Clerk, there was only one person in the office besides the Public Works director. The Public Works director handled everything on the outside, and I did all the financials, …
The Lone Tree school board met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in the school’s library.
Before the meeting, board member Joel Yedlik announced via email that he would …
With low bids for two county road projects well under estimate, Washington County Supervisors Tuesday noted that the “significant savings” likely will make it possible for the county to do …
Finances were a central concern for the Mid-Prairie Board of Education at their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 25. The first public hearing was held for the Continuation of the Instructional Support …
Mid-Prairie honored three seniors during senior night on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The three seniors being Paige Safly, Reese Good and Ava Pence.
The ceremony began before the game with the …
Lone Tree hosted an Invitational Quad and faced off against Cedar Valley Christian, Keota, and WACO on Sept. 26.
The Lady Lions defeated Keota, 2-1, with final scores of 18-21, 21-19, …
At the end of their school day on Friday, Sept. 22, Lone Tree held a pep rally, crowning their Homecoming King as Ethan Bockelman and Homecoming Queen as Lila Bell.
Other homecoming court …
As part of their homecoming festivities Highland held "Boom Night" at Riverside on Sept. 20.
The event began with a parade that ended at Hall Park where the rest of the planned activites …
The Mid-Prairie boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Mt. Pleasant cross-country invitational on September 19. Both teams won the small school division titles. The boys won …
The Lone Tree boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Mt. Pleasant cross-country invitational on September 19. Junior Vivian Zaruba led the girls team, finishing in 12th place with a …
Dakota Mitchell, a junior libero for Mid-Prairie's volleyball team, has verbaled her commitment to North Texas University.
Mitchell, a 2022 All-State selection, is ranked fifth in defensive digs …
RIVERSIDE
Even while hosting the opening rounds of the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Volleyball Tournament, Highland faced a challenging road toward the tourney finals.
Among the three …
Nearly pitching a shutout, the Golden Hawks put on a defensive clinic en route to their first road win of the season, 42-7, over the Davis County Mustangs on Sept. 22.
During a night …
Lloyd Arthur Epley, 97, died peacefully in Coralville at Lantern Park Specialty Care on Sept. 21, 2023. He was a servant leader and leaves a legacy of wisdom, kindness, and caring to …
Jerry E. Schlapkohl, 68, of Nichols, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Pioneer Park in Lone Tree. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, from 4-7 p.m., at the Snyder …
Marvin J. Rempel, 82, of Frytown, passed away Sunday, Sept.17, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 …
Carolyn Cozette (Wirtz) Millice was born March 9, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. R.W. and Pauline (Parry) Wirtz. Carolyn graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1958. …
Alan Lee Weimer, 69, of Waynesville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. He was born to Dr. Harold and Laura Weimer in Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1953. He was the eldest of …
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