Scott Powers of Lone Tree has a new trail date set for July of 2027.

Man accused of killing his father in Lone Tree has new trial date set for July 2027

Lone Tree Scott Powers, 52, of Lone Tree, who was arrested back in July in connection with the death of his 76-year-old father, Richard Powers, is now scheduled to stand trial on Tuesday, July 27, 2027...
Tuscan Moon Grill on Fifth owners Paula and Warren Miller explain why they are looking to sell the business after more than 20 years of running it.

It’s time to move on

After more than 20 years of running Tuscan Moon Grill on Fifth, Warren and Paula Miller are looking to move on. The couple, who own the restaurant, recently announced that they are looking to sell. Warren, 79, said it is time to transition out of the business, which he has operated since 2005. “There's a time to say, ‘You got to do something different.”..
The new bridge on 110th Street, northwest of Kalona, is now complete.

110th Street northwest of Kalona is open after bridge replacement

Kalona After months of construction, the new bridge on 110th Street, northwest of Kalona, is complete, and both the road and bridge are open to traffic...
Trojans Youth Baseball board president Grant Pippert presents to the council about upgrades to the baseball fields.

Possible improvements to Hills baseball complex discussed at recent council meeting

Hills During the Hills City Council meeting on Monday, October 26, Trojans Youth Baseball board president Grant Pippert discussed possible upgrades to the Hills baseball complex. Currently, the club pays $3,200 annually to use the baseball diamonds and also makes improvements to the fields...

Johnson County Voter Guide: Meet the Candidates

IOWA CITY One of the biggest Johnson County elections in years is happening Tuesday. In addition to a $94.5 million bond referendum on a new jail and sheriff’s office, the election will …
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Mid-Prairie senior cross country runners Brooklyn Stutzman and Kendal Landstrum celebrate their state-qualifying runs at a 2A district meet in Iowa City.

Another state run for Golden Hawk besties

IOWA CITY To fully understand the close bond between Mid-Prairie cross country teammates Brooklyn Stutzman and Kendal Landstrum, you have to go back three years. Or four. In 2023, …

District championship sends Golden Hawks running toward state meet

IOWA CITY The Kickers Soccer Complex on the south side of Iowa City is turning almost into a home course for Mid-Prairie’s cross country team. The Golden Hawks won the River Valley …

Fiery first half fuels Golden Hawk win

An explosive start lifted the Golden Hawks to a first-round playoff victory on Friday, as Mid-Prairie claimed a 52-27 victory after fending off a third-quarter comeback attempt by Chariton. …

Hillcrest sends 3 to state cross country

Marie Yoder qualified for the state cross country meet in each of her first three seasons for Hillcrest Academy. On Thursday, she made it four straight trips to state with a 5th place finish at the …

PHOTOS: Golden Hawks fall at Roland-Story in volleyball regional final

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Golden Hawks fall to No. 10 Roland-Story in volleyball regional final

STORY CITY Mid-Prairie’s volleyball dream ended Tuesday night inside a packed high school gym 150 miles away from home. A 25-14, 25-17, 26-28, 25-12 win gave 3A 10 th -ranked Roland-Story …

Three years unbeaten, friends forever

WELLMAN For eight years now, these Golden Hawks have fought together, lifted together, screamed together, played together. Eight years. And in three varsity football seasons, they …

Golden Hawks runners capture 3-peat River Valley title

IOWA CITY One after another, the girls in golden Golden Hawk jerseys blended together brilliantly in the reflection of a fall afternoon sun at the Kickers Complex. Mid-Prairie senior Kendal …
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Zach Lahn makes campaign stop in Kalona on Wednesday

Zach Lahn discusses residency, education and affordability at Kalona rally

Kalona Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn spoke to a packed house at Dutch Country Table in Kalona on Wednesday during a Washington County campaign rally. Joining Lahn were Attorney General Brenna Bird, District 92 State Rep. Heather Hora, former gubernatorial candidate and State Rep. Brad Sherman, and Washington County Board of Supervisors Chair Jack Seward. Bird opened the rally by introducing herself and discussing her support for law enforcement, voter identification requirements and Second Amendment rights. She also discussed her lawsuit against OpenAI, which she described as an effort to protect children from suicide...

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Early voting produces big numbers in Johnson County

IOWA CITY When early voting for this fall’s mid-term elections began Oct. 14, more than 1,600 showed up in one day to vote at Johnson County’s campus in Iowa City. “We were very …

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Atrium Village celebrated 45 years!

Atrium Village celebrates major milestone of 45 years!

Hills - Can you believe it? Atrium Village is now 45 years old. On Monday, Atrium Village celebrated a major milestone as the nursing home facility marked its 45th anniversary. During the celebration, residents and staff gathered in the dining room, where they viewed photos highlighting moments from the facility's 45-year history...

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Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel speaks during a October 6 public forum at Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park in North Liberty. He hopes for a passage of a $94.5 million bond referendum for a new county jail and sheriff's office in the November 3 elections.

Johnson County voters to consider $94.5M bond for new jail

IOWA CITY As the November election draws closer, 10 Johnson County supervisors and another three county elected officials are stumping for votes. Sheriff Brad Kunkel is instead stumping for …

Obituaries
Marvin L Hotz
Marvin L. Hotz, 87, of Iowa City, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the Lone …
James "Jim" Spielbauer
James “Jim” Spielbauer, 84, of Iowa City, formerly of Riverside, passed away October 13, 2026. James Leonard Spielbauer was born on July 15, 1942, in Guttenberg, Iowa, to George and Frances …
Larry Grout
Larry James Grout was born December 16, 1943, the son of Clair (Buck) and Vyrle (Moomey) Grout. He passed away October 7, 2026 at Hallmark Care Center, Mount Vernon, at the age of 82. Larry graduated …
Linda Wiles
Linda Wiles was born July 17, 1943, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of John and Marguerite (Kron) Knotek.  She worked at Reif’s Family Center for many years. On October 28, 1967, Linda was …
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