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Mid-Prairie school administrators are working on plans to offer distance learning opportunities for students while district buildings are closed.
Superintendent Mark Schneider told the school …
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With state officials restricting gatherings to fewer than 10 people, many area churches have canceled in-person services. Some, however, are offering online alternatives.
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3/20/20 01:18 PM
The United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties has a number of suggestions for anyone wanting to help during the COVID-19 crisis.
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3/20/20 11:41 AM
This week’s PAWS & More animal shelter pet of the week is Nashville, an adult male treeing walker coonhound/vizsla mix who is described as a “free spirit.” Intelligent, …
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3/19/20 12:16 PM
On any given morning, you can walk through the doors of Mid-Prairie High School and hear some upbeat jazz music drifting down the hallways.
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Mid-Prairie Superintendent Mark Schneider sent an email to district parents Wednesday announcing details of a school lunch pick-up program offered to students while schools are closed.
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3/18/20 02:59 PM
The city of Wellman is taking some precautionary measures in response to heightened awareness of the spread of the coronavirus.
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As the week progressed, more and more places announced they were closing or modifying their operations.
On Monday, what started as a trickle of announcements became a flood.
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3/18/20 02:15 PM
Following the governor’s recommendation, area schools are closing for the foreseeable future.
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By JAMES JENNINGS and JIM JOHNSON |
3/18/20 02:05 PM
More than 50 local supporters got the opportunity to test their wheelchair basketball skills at the Parkside Activities Center in Wellman on Saturday.
The center hosted a three-on-three wheelchair …
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Mid-Prairie Middle School presented a choral concert at Mid-Prairie High School on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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On Feb. 24, the Mid-Prairie school board approved a 2020-21 school calendar that includes a spring break.
However, Superintendent Mark Schneider said he plans to conduct a survey after this …
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At the behest of the school board two weeks ago, Mid-Prairie administrators met to discuss their facilities’ needs.
What they came back with Monday night was a list of projects totaling …
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Callers who ask you to pay in a few hours or have power disconnected are not legitimate. But scammers are getting more sophisticated.
Alliant Energy has received reports from customers in …
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2/19/20 02:34 PM
Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain?
Kid Captain is a partnership that began in 2009 between University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes to …
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2/18/20 02:13 PM
Activities/events
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. – Toddler time with Megan.
Feb. 17 – Library closed for Presidents’ Day
Feb. 29 – Trivia Night. Call for details.
New adult …
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2/12/20 05:03 PM
Like any other district, the Mid-Prairie school district has a list of facilities wants and needs that far exceed its budget.
At the Jan. 27 school board meeting, board members heard an hour-long …
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Elsa Schmidt did not know what to expect when she and her FFA students were called to gather in the Mid-Prairie High School library Thursday morning.
What she got was a $500 check and a plaque …
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Kalona
Kalona came back in usual style last Friday night by whipping the Wellman Wildcats 44 to 17.
Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Yoder entertained at a family dinner Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Mose …
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1/30/20 12:00 AM
NASA’s new Mars rover needs a name, and one submitted by a Mid-Prairie High School sophomore is in the running to be selected.
Last week, Lilou Beachy received word that she is one of 155 …
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