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IOWA CITY The hourly rate paid by small cities to Johnson County for police protection is scheduled to rise $2 on July 1, from $47 to $49. Some county supervisors say that rate should go …
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“We really love the uniqueness of Kalona Realty.   It’s a great brokerage in the area, and a lot of rural places south of Iowa City look to us and come through us, which is really …
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  Ten Wellman Garden Club women drove to Riverside for their annual Spring luncheon, held this year at La Chiva Loka.  We enjoyed our Mexican food and visiting with each other.  While …
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Youth Baseball Night

Mid-Prairie hosted Youth Baseball Night during the Golden Hawks doubleheader against West Branch on Friday, June 2. Youth baseball players were honored in a ceremony between games.
Pleasantview Yard Sale
Pleasantview held its first yard sale on May 19-20 after doing a little spring cleaning. Mikayla Fisher, Marketing Director, said, “We’ve already decided to do it on an annual basis …
Kalona Mennonite and Historical Societies Golf Benefit
Eight teams played at the Kalona Mennonite and Historical Societies’ Golf Benefit Friday, May 19.   Sponsors for the event were Sharon Telephone Co, Iowa Collision & Paint, The …
The 2023 Mid-Prairie girls track and field team at State
At the 2023 State Track and Field championship meet in Des Moines the Mid-Prairie girls placed second in Class 2A with 49 points on May 20. 
Elementary students visit Voyage Home Museum
Highland 5th Graders, led by teachers Ryan Cortum and Jill Strubee, trekked from the Elementary School down to the museum on Thursday, May 11.   Although it was a warm day, energy, enthusiasm, …
Sports
SOLON Mid-Prairie’s top-ranked baseball team just didn’t want to let go of its historic winning streak. Trailing Solon, a Class 3A team, by four runs entering the final inning …
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WELLMAN A pair of two-hit games by Mid-Prairie senior Cain Brown helped lead the top-ranked Golden Hawks to a doubleheader sweep of West Branch on Friday, extending their win streak to seven …
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DES MOINES The final day of the Iowa High School Track & Field Championships delivered a window into the past for Mid-Prairie girls track head coach Mark Hostetler. The Golden Hawks had …
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(Family Features) Joining more than 25 million Americans who struggle with insomnia, esteemed actor and father Taye Diggs found the lack of adequate sleep left him tired during the day and took a toll on him on-stage as an actor and off-stage as a parent. He learned a lot about managing his insomnia and wants to help others who may be struggling with these tips.
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(BPT) - As another school year ends, families everywhere are shifting gears to start preparing for their summer schedules. Between daily activities and playdates, summer classes, camp and family …
Top 10 colleges with the most students enrolled in popular STEM programs
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(BPT) - As you approach the Medicare golden age of 65, the pressure to choose the right Medicare coverage is a real concern. So many things to keep in mind when choosing a plan. Will your doctors …