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Highland Schools begins signature drive toward new bond issue

RIVERSIDE The Highland School Board is on the lookout for 100 signatures. A petition, with those signatures, is the first step toward getting a bond referendum on the November 2024 ballot … more

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 … more

Pet of the Week

It’s been a rough road for Diesel. He spent the first years of his life forgotten in a dirty outdoor pen. Left behind when his owner moved away, he was discovered by the property’s new … more

Republicans praise Trump, tout accomplishments

On Friday night, members of the Washington County Republican Party gathered to raise money, discuss accomplishments and voice support for President Donald Trump. Keynote speaker Tana Goertz told … more

Celebrating World Autism Day

The Highland school district celebrated World Autism Day on April 2 with a window-decorating contest. Windows throughout Riverside and Ainsworth were decorated with symbols of support for autism … more

Oh, baby, Huskies win tourney match

Now here’s a baby story that’s likely to be remembered around Highland High School. Playing in the first round of the Iowa Class 1A regional tournament Monday night, the Huskies … more

Riverside's wastewater plant improvements are near completion

RIVERSIDE Completion of an extensive renovation of Riverside’s wastewater treatment plant is expected to be done by the beginning of September, Blaine Dopier of Spectra Build told the … more

Debating the Issue

The question was: Should cellphones be allowed at Highland schools? Two three-person teams were lined up on each side of the question. The status quo team – Ryan Vandenberg, Lucy Bell and … more

Smith's first day as Riverside city administrator includes Council meeting

RIVERSIDE Cole Smith, Riverside’s new city administrator, was on the job for the first time this past Monday and it also happened to be the night of the first City Council meeting of the … more

Highland Schools set property tax public hearing for March 25

RIVERSIDE A public hearing for the Highland Community Schools property tax levy covering Fiscal Year 2025 will be held March 25. The proposed tax rate is $13 per $1,000 of property, which … more

Beloved Hawkeyes swarm Riverside Casino

RIVERSIDE On Friday, April 26, 11 members of the Iowa Women’s Basketball team visited the Riverside Casino, welcoming over 1,500 fans which lined up through the event center halls and out … more

Highland begins year with Spirit of Education Award

“It’s the perfect size.   It’s not too big, it’s not too small.   It offers students all kinds of opportunities that even a little smaller school couldn’t, but … more

November ballot to include Highland's renewal request for state funds

RIVERSIDE The renewal of a state tax fund used, in part, for facility and technology improvements in Highland schools will appear on the November 7 ballot. The Highland School Board, during … more

Riverside's property tax rate to drop in FY25

RIVERSIDE The property tax rate in Riverside will drop more than 10 cents for the next fiscal year. The Riverside City Council, during its regularly scheduled session Monday, set a public … more

Highland Prom

Highland Prom 2021 was on Saturday, April 17. more

Deep Space Nine's Farrell to appear at Trek Fest in June

RIVERSIDE Terry Farrell, a native of Cedar Rapids who was a star on the Star Trek “Deep Space Nine” TV show, will be the featured celebrity for Trek Fest 39, which will take place … more

Future Problem Solvers

Home schooled Future Problem Solving teams from the area earned recognition at the 2023 International Competition in Amherst, Massachusetts, June 7 - 11.  The topic of the competition was … more

Christmas in Kalona returns

Christmas in Kalona, after a hiatus in 2020, returned last weekend in force, with hundreds of visitors from all over Iowa and the Midwest converging in Kalona to participate in the Christmas … more

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort hosts Toys for Tots drive

Riverside Casino Golf Resort General Manager Damon John invites guests to bring toys, games, and books for children aged newborn to 15-years old to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort to brighten the … more
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