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HILLS The Hills City Council met for a regular meeting at the Hills Community Center on Monday, Nov. 27. The council decided to wave a $500 fee for the resident at 204 Oak St. This is …
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A festive spirit infused Lone Tree on Saturday, Nov. 25 as visitors and residents enjoyed a full day of downtown activities for Winter Fest. After shopping market vendors and eating delicious food, …
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Families turned out in Wellman Saturday night, Nov. 25, for Light the Night downtown. Hot Cocoa, Christmas tree decorating, and train rides provided lots to do while folks awaited Santa’s arrival …
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Photo Galleries

Girls wrestling: Highland at Columbus

Highland competed in a girls varsity scamble at Columbus on Nov. 30. 
An early sesaon SEISC matchup tuned into an overtime thriller when Highland hit the road to battle Hillcrest on Nov. 28.  Needing an extra quarter to decide a winnner the Huskies defeated …
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LONE TREE The Lone Tree boys basketball team played the Columbus Wildcats for their opening matchup of the season. The Lions won 65-59. Columbus jumped to an early 17-10 lead before …
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The Lone Tree Lady Lions faced the Columbus Wildcats on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Lady Lions lost 64-58.  After the loss, Lone Tree dropped to 3-1 on the young season.  Lone Tree made …
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Withrow, Shaw deliver strong combination for Ravens

Delaney Shaw of Hillcrest Academy goes up for a shot against Columbus.
KALONA Claire Withrow and Delaney Shaw, who turned into a dynamic combination for the Hillcrest Academy girls basketball team in their first season playing together on the varsity last year, are …
Sports

Lone Tree defeats WMU in a SEISC showdown

LONE TREE Last season, the Winfield-Mt Union Lady Wolves went undefeated in conference play, but the Lady Lions made sure this year told a different story. In their home opener Lone Tree …

Mid-Prairie opens season with blowout win over Fairfield

Wellman Last year the Mid-Prairie girls began their basketball season with a win against the Fairfield Trojans and this year began the same way.   Staying at home the Golden Hawks …

Huskies topple Belle Plaine in a non-conference matchup

RIVERSIDE Continuing to find success on their home court, the Huskies built up a lead in the first frame and held firm the rest of the way, defeating Belle Plaine, 39-18, on Nov. 27. While …
Obituaries
Kathy West
Kathy West was born Aug. 21, 1954, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of James and Virginia (Miller) Ehrenfelt. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1972. Kathy was united in marriage to Alan …
Joyce Ann Bender
Joyce Ann Bender was born Dec. 8, 1946, in rural Johnson County, the daughter of Dale M. and Iva Idella (Schlabaugh) Brenneman. She went to Prairie Dale rural school then attended Iowa Mennonite …
Lowell "Fred" Wagner
Lowell “Fred” Wagner, 85, of Wellman, passed away Nov. 20, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a brief illness. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at …
Gerald Rayner
Gerald Rayner, 87, of Lone Tree, passed away Nov. 15, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Iowa City.   Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Lensing …
Robert Gerald "Gerry" McDowell
Robert Gerald “Gerry” McDowell, 61, of Iowa City, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Iowa City. Gerry was born Jan. 4, 1962, in Iowa City, to Robert and Elnora (Miner) McDowell.  He …
Web Extras
Los mejores regalos electrónicos para seguir conectado en estas Fiestas y todo el año
(BPT) - Las Fiestas son sinónimo de reuniones con familiares y amigos. Pero si no podemos estar juntos físicamente, lo más importante es seguir conectados, sin importar …
How Christmas is celebrated around the world
Stacker dove into some of the ways people celebrate Christmas across the globe. Read on to learn more and gain inspiration for new family traditions.
20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas
Stacker compiled a list of fall and winter holidays celebrated all over the world, including religious festivals, ceremonies honoring the change of seasons, and secular events.
The science of procrastination and how to beat it
Wysa researched the psychology behind procrastination, what makes people do it, and how they can work to overcome it.
Beautiful photos of Christmas markets around the world
Stacker compiled a collection of 25 images showcasing some of the most beautiful Christmas markets out there.