After challenging start, Best of Iowa celebrates four-year anniversary

“Every year is like a victory. But I think this year feels a little different,” Lori Witthoft said. “[With the Pandemic] kind of subsided, I feel like [I’m] getting a little …

Emotional sendoff for retiring custodians

Combined, they had more than 50 years of custodial experience. On Monday night, members of the Mid-Prairie community expressed their gratitude for retiring staffers Mike TeBockhorst, Lead Custodian …

CIVCO outgrows Kalona

The medical accessories company that began with a downtown Kalona storefront more than 40 years ago plans to vacate its current facility at 102 1st Street and list it for sale in the next couple of …

She’s the one

Jessica Howard knew someone would receive the award; she just didn’t believe it would be her. “I checked the website compulsively [so I could] congratulate whoever won because I …

Purple martin seminar makes triumphant return after hiatus

The clothing center in Kalona was absolutely packed to the brim with locals and travelers from far and wide who came to participate in the Purple Martin Workshop and Seminar on March 25. After …

News

Jamie Greiner, MD to join WCHC Family Medicine Clinic

Washington County Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce Dr. Jamie Greiner has joined the medical team at WCHC Family Medicine Clinic. Dr. Greiner will begin to …

Companies seek $1 million for leverage aid to extend rural broadband service

Faced with a March 31 application deadline for funds, Liberty Communications and Kalona Cooperative Technology Company Tuesday asked Washington County Supervisors for a $1 million pledge to provide …

Supervisors want to keep General Assistance program going in Johnson County

IOWA CITY Johnson County’s General Assistance program has granted more than $1 million to needy residents over the last nine months and county supervisors want to see that assistance …

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Photo Galleries

Lone Tree Boys compete in Columbus Invitational

The Lone Tree boys track and field team traveled to Columbus Junction to partipate in its first outdoor meet of the season on March 20.

Golden Hawks Tourney Time

The Mid-Prairie girls and boys basketball teams played in postseason tournaments, the girls in the Class 3A regionals and the boys in the Class 2A districts. Click through the photos for a look at …

Huskie Tourney Time

The Highland girls basketball team faced Springville and English Valleys in a Class 1A Regional tournament. Click through the photos for a look at the action.

Huskie Cheers!

The Highland Huskie junior cheerleader squad joined in with the high school cheerleaders during a halftime performance at Highland High School on January 13.

Santa Visits Riverside

Old Saint Nick made his way to Riverside on December 10, and there was a slew of parents who brought their children to meet with him at the local fire station. Santa arrived at the Riverside Fire …

Wellman's Light the Night

Kids enjoyed meeting Santa inside a shelter provided by Premier Portable Buildings, and every kid received a book from the Wellman-Scofield Public Library. The library’s Carrie Geno …

Christmas in Kalona

Frosty temps didn’t stop hundreds of visitors from celebrating Christmas in Kalona on Dec. 3. The YMCA was filled with 38 vendors; 500 walking stockings were passed out; and nearly 800 …

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Sports

Mid-Prairie golf teams find success in first competition of the season

With Spring finally descending upon Iowa, the time was ripe for a new spring sports season to finally come to fruition. One of the many lively sports spring has to offer is golf. Kicking off …

Lone Tree boys compete at the Ruritan Relays

It is an hour bus ride from Lone Tree to Packwood, Iowa, the home of the Pekin Panthers and where the Ruritan Relays were held. With events starting at 4 P.M., Lone Tree needed to be sharp. …

Lone Tree Esports Dominate in Mario Kart, Smite

The Lone Tree Esports team had their first meet of the season to face off against Woodbury Central Community School, dominating in a 123-93 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe showdown. Every Tuesday, the …

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