Amy Shulte, YMCA of Washington County

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 …

Colette Yoder, community volunteer

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 …

Tim Rouse, Supervisor, Kalona's Student-Built Homes

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 …

Janet Ferry and Marilyn Yoder, Wahl Museum

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 …

Karen Christener, Kalona's City Clerk

“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, …

News

Lone Tree school board member retires after 18 years

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 …

Washington County supervisors accept road work bids well below estimates

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 occupy Mid-Prairie school board

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 …

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Photo Galleries

Mid-Prairie volleyball senior night

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 …

Volleyball: Lone Tree hosts varsity quad

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, …

Football: Mid-Prairie vs Davis County

Mid-Prairie defeated the Davis County Mustangs, 42-7, on September 22. This was a road game for the Golden Hawks.

Lone Tree hosts Homecoming Parade, crowns King and Queen

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 …

Highland celebrates homecoming with "Boom Night" at Riverside

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 …

Cross-Country: Mid-Prairie at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational

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 …

Cross-Country: Lone Tree at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational

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 …

Sports

Mid-Prairie's Dakota Mitchell verbals to North Texas

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 …

Highland tops Pekin in SEISC Tournament

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 …

Mid-Prairie shuts down Mustangs in 42-7 road win

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 …

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Obituaries

Lloyd Arthur Epley

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

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

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

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

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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