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HILLS The Hills City Council gathered for their regular meeting on Monday, July 22. The meeting was held at the Hills Fire Department, as the community center is currently being painted. The …
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WASHINGTON Washington County Supervisors Tuesday deferred a vote to next week on the future of the county Compensation Committee that consists of unpaid volunteers who recommend salary levels for …
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Loving the Fair!

The Johnson County Fair is in session this week, and that means adventurous rides and games on the midway, bale-tossing contests and plenty of 4-H. The last day of the fair is Wednesday, July …
Highland was defeated by the hosting Sigourney Savages, 2-1, in a 1A Region 8 semifinal game on July 12.  The Huskies end their season with a 19-9 record and they say goodbye to  …
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Highland went on the road and defeated the Calamus-Wheatland Warriors, 4-2, in a Class 1A Region 8 quarterfinal matchup on July 10.  The Huskies scored twice in the second and held …
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In the first round of the Class 1A playoffs, Hillcrest defeated the HLV Warriors, 5-4, on July 6.  Trailing by three, the Ravens scored four runs in the fifth to take the lead and this …
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Player of the year Tatem Telfer headlines Mid-Prairie’s all-conference selections

Player of the year/first-team all-conference pitcher: Tatem Telfer.
WELLMAN It was another productive and exciting season on the baseball diamond for Mid-Prairie and after wrapping up their year with 19 wins and taking the conference crown for the second …
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First team all-conference catcher: Sophie Miller.

Trio of Golden Hawk gals chosen for all-conference

WELLMAN As the curtain closes on another productive softball season, the curtain rises on postseason accolades and among the talented players on Mid-Prairie’s roster, there were three …

Golden Hawks fall to Mediapolis in tight district battle

ANAMOSA Mediapolis interrupted the plans for a River Valley Conference showdown between Mid-Prairie and Anamosa in a Class 2A district championship game July 9. Lance Luden pitched a …

Chariton tops Golden Hawks in softball regional

CHARITON Mid-Prairie ended its softball season two hours from home. And without a run. Chariton junior Lucy Stratton pitched a 5-hitter in a Class 3A regional quarterfinal July 11 in …
Obituaries
Joni Kay (Adams) Currier
Joni Kay (Adams) Currier, 61, of Iowa City passed away from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  She has been cremated and a celebration of …
William "Bill" E. Hartsock
William “Bill” E. Hartsock, 84, passed from this life Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a month-long illness. A celebration of his life will be held …
Willis James Roth
Willis James Roth, 93, of Grand Island, Nebraska, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 19, 2024. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Wood River Mennonite Church with …
Martha Lois Becker Yoder
Martha Lois Becker was born Oct. 12, 1945, in American Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Edwin D. and Elma E. (Wenger) Becker. She grew up on a potato and dairy farm in the desert near Aberdeen, Idaho. …
Charles E. Hartman
Charles E. Hartman, 75, of Lone Tree, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.  Visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at …
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Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home
(BPT) - Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major …
Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
BestColleges highlights several of the standout student-athletes who qualified to compete for Team USA at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …
The 5 most popular international summer travel destinations in 2024
Airalo compiled a ranking of the five most popular international summer travel destinations using information from Google Flights.
Give Your Grilling Game a Flavor Boost: 3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable
(Family Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you serve your favorite foods.