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Lone Tree secures an opening night win over Columbus

11/29/2023
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 …

Lone Tree Lady Lions fall to the Columbus Wildcats

11/29/2023
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 …

Wellman Lights the Night

11/29/2023
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 …

Lone Tree Enjoys Winter Fest

11/29/2023
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, …

Mid-Prairie wins season opener over Fairfield, 82-40

11/28/2023
WELLMAN The Mid-Prairie girls basketball team won their season opener 82-40 over the Fairfield Trojans. See The News, published on Thursday, Nov. 30, for more details on this game.

Basketball photos: Highland vs Belle Plaine

11/28/2023
Highland defeated Belle Plaine, 39-18, on Nov. 27.  This was a home game for the Huskies and senior Sarah Burton led the team with 13 points.  With this win Highland improved its …

Basketball photos: Lone Tree vs Winfield-Mt Union

11/22/2023
In their home opener the Lady Lions defeated Winfield-Mt Union, 67-26 on Nov. 21..  Sophomore Finley Jacque led Lone Tree with 26 points. Up next for Lone Tree (3-0) will be a home …

Basketball photos: Lone Tree at English Valleys …

11/22/2023
In preperation for the upcoming season, Lone Tree traveled to English Valleys to compete in a varsity Jamboree against multiple schools. The Lions will open their season with a home game against …

Highland girls basketball host scrimmages

11/15/2023
The Highland girls basketball team hosted a scrimmage on Nov. 11. The Huskies faced off against Tipton and the Washington.  Up next for Highland will be a home tournament taking  place from …

Veterans, student enlistees recognized at Mid-Prairie …

11/15/2023
Mid-Prairie honored area veterans at their annual Veterans Day Assembly and Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 10. Numerous veterans from the community gathered, each stating their name and what they …

Veterans Day ceremony at VA Medical Center

11/15/2023
The VA Medical Center had a robust turnout for their Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9. Although the scheduled flyover was cancelled, the choir from Faith Academy in Iowa City honored …

Preseason hoops

11/14/2023
Mid-Prairie's girls basketball team took to the court for preseason workouts the first week of November. The Golden Hawks open their preseason schedule Tuesday at Pekin and will host Waco in the …

Gorgeous day for Riverside’s Demo Derby

11/8/2023
The Riverside Area Community Club (RACC) held its annual Demo Derby on Saturday, Nov. 4, and everyone enjoyed the blue skies and balmy temperatures. Events kicked off at noon with three classes …

Jack o'Lantern Jaunt at the Kalona Historical Village

11/8/2023
Kids dressed up and had a great time participating in a range of activities at the Kalona Historical Village on Halloween night, including trick or treating at the historical buildings, which were …

Another Top 5 Finish

11/7/2023
Mid-Prairie's girls cross country team  extended an impressive streak with its fourth-place finish at the  Iowa High School Cross Country Championships Oct. 28 in Fort Dodge. The …

Lone Tree's 'Family Fright Night' a success

11/1/2023
LONE TREE Lone Tree celebrated it's fourth annual 'Family Fight Night' on Saturday, Oct. 28.  Here, cars lined up for a chance to win the best decorated. The cars served as a point of …