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 …

An enjoyable season winds down for Hillcrest boys

The Hillcrest boys might not have earned many medals or claimed any trophies this year, but that doesn’t mean that they didn’t take anything valuable from the cross country meets over the …

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

Supervisors get Recorder, Auditor reports

Washington County Recorder Jo Greiner gave her quarterly report to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Oct. 12 and noted that “love is in the air” with 55 marriage licenses issued …

Kalona Public Library News

• There will be a Reptile Open House on Tuesday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. for all ages to enjoy! Come and meet one of Kalona’s experts and his reptile friends! • Storytime is held …

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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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Mid-Prairie comes back, moves on

It didn’t come easy. The Golden Hawks’ regional quarterfinal match with Tipton had its ups and downs. But this Mid-Prairie senior class is used to that. And after three …

Lions play spoiler at Iowa Valley

After winning the last three games, Iowa Valley was playing to reach the postseason on Friday, while Lone Tree was simply playing for pride. The Lions left Marengo with a 42-40 win and …

Highland senior quarterback Connor Grinstead breaks a tackle on his way to the end zone for the first of his three touchdowns against Pekin on October 15.

Huskies roll in home finale win against Pekin, 49-14

RIVERSIDE Highland quarterback Connor Grinstead raised his index finger into the air as he reached the end zone for one of his three touchdowns this past Friday night. Senior teammate Trevor …

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