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IOWA CITY The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will vote Thursday on adopting its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes $166.45 million in expenditures. A public hearing was held April …
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Photos: Hillcrest, Highland, Lone Tree golf triangular

Highland hosted a golf triangular at Blue Top Ridge  against Hillcrest and Lone Tree on April 22. On the boys side the Ravens placed first with 163, the Lions were the runner-up with 202, …
Lone Tree hosted its annual Mike Kautz Invitational on April 14. The Lady Lions also honored seniors Sami Branson, Alex Dautremont, Cate Sexton, Rylee Shield, Hayden Yoder, and Vivian Zaruba. …
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The Highland boys and girls track and field teams took part in the Mike Kautz Invitational at Lone Tree on April 14. Girls results 100m; 1, Kymila Bacon, Columbus, 14.16; 3, Kamryn …
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The Ravens battled WACO in a home conference dual on April 11.  Hillcrest defeated WACO, 166-249. The Ravens were led by Rowan Miller (shooting 37 to earn medalist honors) and Liam Schrock …
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Golden Hawk track teams sweep team titles at Tipton Relays

TIPTON A road trip to Tipton turned into twin team titles for both the Mid-Prairie boys and girls track and field teams as the Golden Hawks soared to the top in the Tiger/Tigerette Relays last …
Sports

Highland girls golf continues winning streak with road win

NEW LONDON Keeping the ball rolling and not looking to stop the momentum anytime soon, Highland girls golf continued its winning ways on the road in a triangular at New London on April 16. …

Hillcrest’s Kylee Statler signs with Central College for volleyball

KALONA A volleyball journey not stopping anytime soon, Hillcrest Academy hosted a signing day for senior Kylee Statler who made her post graduation plans official at the school’s library …

Mid-Prairie girls golf place third at Williamsburg Invitational

WILLIAMSBURG Taking the plunge into their first 18-hole competition of the season, the Golden Hawks hit the road to compete in the Williamsburg Girls Golf Invitational on April 16.  …
Obituaries
Dorothy D. Leichty
Dorothy D. Leichty, 89, of Washington, went to be with the Lord after a short illness on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the University of Iowa Downtown Campus. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, …
Alaina "Lainie" Hope McNurlen
 Alaina “Lainie” Hope McNurlen, affectionately known as "Lainie Lou" and "Lainie Bug," left this world far too soon at the age of 18 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. …
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Harley "Jim" Bloomquist
Harley “Jim” Bloomquist, 91, of Lone Tree, formerly of Conesville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.  Visitation will …
Charles "Chuck" LeRoy Herrold
Charles “Chuck” LeRoy Herrold, 83, of West Liberty, Iowa, passed away peacefully March 22, 2025. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Henderson-Barker …
Paul Douglas (Doug) Powell
Paul Douglas (Doug) Powell was born Jan. 16, 1945, in Goshen, Indiana, the son of Lewis and Rachel Byler Powell. When he was 18 months old, the family moved to South English, Iowa to work in the …
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