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RIVERSIDE When Highland High School’s softball team takes to the field next May, the Huskies may be playing under new lights. A lighting project, which would include LED lights on …
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We are entering the final phase of construction on the trailhead for the Southtown Recreational Area. Upon completion, this area will include public amenities for our community on 119+ acres of …
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The new playground equipment has been installed.
WELLMAN If you’ve ever struggled to enter the manual doors at Parkside Community Center in Wellman, your experience is about to get easier. The Wellman City Council approved the installation of …
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Photo Galleries

Photos: Highland volleyball senior night vs Louisa-Muscatine

It was a thrilling comeback victory for Highland on senior night, defeating Louisa-Muscaitne, 3-2 (19-25, 17-25, 25-15, 25-13, 15-8) on Sept. 12.  The stat leaders for Highland were Hailey Brun in …
Hillcrest, Lone Tree, and Highland went on the road to compete in the Farifield Invitational Cross Country meet on Sept. 12.  Girls Results  1. Marie Yoder, Hillcrest, 20:21 …
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The Huskies went on the road to battle the Lady Lions in an early season Southeast Iowa Super Conference matchup on Sept. 10 Highland defeated Lone Tree, 3-2 (19-25, 25-13, 25-11, 22-25, 15-6) …
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The Lady Lions hosted the Huskies for a Southeast Iowa Super Conference matchtup on Sept. 10. Lone Tree fell to Highland, 3-2 (25-19, 13-25, 11-25, 25-22, 6-15). 
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Swartzentruber, Stutzman deliver double wins in cross country opener

Emmett Swartzentruber of Mid-Prairie cruises toward the finish line for a season-opening win in the Williamsburg Raider Invitational on September 3.
WILLIAMSBURG Emmett Swartzentruber ended the 2023 cross country season with a powerful run to a state championship in Fort Dodge. Last week, he began a new season precisely the same way. …
Sports

Sixth-ranked Golden Hawks sweep Washington, face West Liberty in Thursday showdown

WASHINGTON Mid-Prairie’s Golden Hawks had just finished off yet another sweeping victory Monday night when talk turned to Thursday’s River Valley showdown match. The Golden …

Huskies fall to Danville in football home opener

RIVERSIDE When Highland’s Sage Hartley-Norman ran around the right side of his offensive line for a touchdown in the opening quarter last Friday night, the Huskies had hit perfection. …

Lions steamroll Meskwaki Warriors in home opener

LONE TREE A home game after a lopsided loss in the season opener was just what the doctor ordered for the Lions.   Giving its home faithful plenty to cheer about, Lone Tree put 50 …
Obituaries
Lizzie (Yoder) Miller
Lizzie (Yoder) Miller 98, of Walnut Creek, Ohio, passed away at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was born May 11, 1926, to the late …
John Michael Wieland
John Michael Wieland, 64, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Snyder & …
Andrew Ray Spicher
Andrew Ray Spicher, 58, passed away at his home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, July 5, 2024, after a courageous, 8-year battle with cancer. Andy was born Nov. 2, 1965, to Raymond and Diane (Stumpf) …
Mary Miller
Mary Miller, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Kalona, died Aug. 21, 2024. Services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona, with Jr. Miller and Kenneth Yoder …
Vivian K. Ropp martin
Vivian K. (Ropp) Martin, 70, of Washington, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Arbor Court Nursing Facility in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral will be held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the …
Web Extras
Classroom to dorm room: The best laptops for every student
(BPT) - Are you ready for your next semester? There are plenty of school supplies you’ll need to get this summer, but there’s one that you shouldn’t overlook: Your laptop.A laptop …
5 recipes to ease into the back-to-school season
(BPT) - Fall is here and so is the back-to-school season. This is a busy time of year for families, and breakfast can often be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings.To help you make …
Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream
(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …
It's pumpkin spice season: 17 fall coffee drinks ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Hers ranks 17 fall coffee drinks from top chains in the U.S. to determine the healthiest and unhealthiest seasonal indulgences.
Four Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(BPT) - Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15 and ends on October 15, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the vibrant culture and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino …