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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 …
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KALONA Auto insurance should be a straightforward game: drive safely, pay low premiums. But things have gotten complicated lately. “Right now, we’re entering a hard market. Basically, what …
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KALONA When Brett Arends bought a package of car washes in Tipton, Blue Grass, Wilton, and Kalona from the previous owner in October 2023, he planned to update them all. What he didn’t plan on …
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Highland at Indoor Track and Field meet in Pella

The Highland track and field teams traveled to the Central College Kuyper Athletic Complex in Pella to compete in an Indoor meet on March 14. 
The Mid-Prairie boys track & field team took part in their first compeition of the season, participating in the IATC Indoor Championships in Ames on March 7. 
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The Hillcrest Ravens lost to the Maquoketa Valley Wildcats 59-46 on Thursday, Feb. 15, ending their playoff run. See The News, dated Thursday, Feb. 22, for the complete story.
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LONE TREE The Lone Tree Lady Lions beat Winfield-Mt. Union 73-14 on Thursday, Feb. 8, advancing to round two. They then lost 71-36 to the Danville Bears on Tuesday, Feb. 13, ending their …
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For Dwight Gingerich, a story of Fame and so many others

Hillcrest Academy's Dwight and Mo Gingerich
DES MOINES When the Hall of Fame moment arrived for Hillcrest Academy boys basketball coach Dwight Gingerich, he was not alone. His wife, Mo, joined hands with Dwight as they walked out to …
Sports

Hillcrest/IMS alums react to Dwight Gingerich's Hall of Fame induction

What they’re saying about Dwight …   Hillcrest Academy/IMS alums react to Dwight Gingerich’s selection to the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame.   …

Golden Hawk gals capture Indoor Track Title, boys place top 15

AMES Staying inside to get a taste of spring competition before heading outside later this month, the Mid-Prairie boys and girls track and field teams took the trek to Ames to participate in …

Hillcrest track teams travel to ISU to kick off their season

AMES March is here and marching ahead to compete indoors before the outdoor meets begin in earnest, the Ravens flew west to participate in the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Indoor State …
Obituaries
Carolyn Hochstetler
Carolyn Hochstetler, 89, of Wellman died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. Carolyn was born Oct. 14, 1934, in rural Parnell, the daughter of Orval and Lavanda …
Terry Fisher
Terry Fisher, 61, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home in Wellman. Terry was born Nov. 3, 1962, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Carroll and Nancy (Durst) Fisher. He has lived in the …
Lloyd S Mast
Lloyd S. Mast was born Jan. 22, 1936, in Kalona, son of Sam D. and Katie (Gingerich) Mast. Lloyd accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church to which he …
Kenton Wayne Miller
Kenton Wayne Miller, Iowa City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 10, 2024, of complications from his 16-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born Oct. 17, 1948, in …
Margaret A. "Peggy" Doyle
Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret A. “Peggy” Doyle, 87, of Wellman, Iowa, formerly of Davenport, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. John Vianney …
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