Mid-Prairie sweeps first duals in program history

The Golden Hawks trailed West Liberty 33-24 as senior Mia Garvey took the mat with two matches left in Tuesday’s dual. The noise level in Tim Grady Gymnasium reached a new level...

SWAT training, demolition kick off new Student-Built house project

Back in October, the City of Kalona purchased a pair of properties located at 313 and 315 C Avenue. On Nov. 28, they were destroyed. A giant yellow Komatsu demolition excavator reached its …

Lone Tree Winter Fest

Children were more than happy to meet with Santa at Lone Tree Winter Fest on Nov. 26.

Cookies & Cocoa, Santa & Reindeer: Christmas in Kalona ushers in the holiday season on Dec. 3

Standing four feet high and 400 pounds, with another three or four feet of tined antlers, the reindeer is a sight to behold. This domesticated creature with a chocolate and white coat usually …

Smoking toaster raises false alarm

Around 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, local volunteer fire departments responded to a call for a structure fire on Orval Yoder Turnpike SW, northwest of Frytown. Siren song filled the air in …

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Lone Tree Elementary Thanksgiving Share

The Lone Tree Elementary invited parents and community members into the school to watch the annual Thanksgiving Share. Each class shares their thankfulness through a choral reading, song, or poem. …

Winter driving: are you ready?

November began unseasonably warm, with daytime temps in the 70’s that allowed us to think we might not have to store the shorts and tees quite yet. And then, in a single day, temperatures …

Wonky footballs need replacement, coach tells Highland

On Monday night at a scheduled work session, Highland football head coach Cory Quail gave the Highland school board an update on the football program. One of the main points he wanted to speak about …

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Photo Galleries

Photos: Ravens host Regina in scrimmage

Hillcrest Academy hosted Regina Catholic in the Achieve Challenge on Saturday. Grant Bender led the Ravens with 14 points.

Riverside's Demo Derby

Saturday, Oct. 29 was a gorgeous fall evening, and the turnout was good for Riverside’s Demo Derby. Sponsored by the Riverside Area Community Club (RACC) and the City of Riverside, …

Leaf Pick Up

Leaves were funneled into mulch after the first collection on Oct. 31. The City of Kalona contracted with Absolute Outdoor Services for this year’s fall leaf pick up. Curbside …

Candidates Meet at the Kalona Library

Kalona’s Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt a fun-filled first

The Jack O’ Lantern Jaunt at the Kalona Historical Village on October 28th was a fun-filled time for all who showed up.

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Huskies finish season with most wins since 2016

Once the dust settles and the sting wears off, Highland will realize it has a ton of reasons to be proud. Sure, the Huskies' prep volleyball season ended Wednesday, but under first-year Coach …

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Lone Tree wrestlers open season at West Branch

Clemens Swaink listed three goals for the boys' wrestling season. Win more matches. Wrestle better. Learn more moves. After the first dual of the season, the 126-pound Lone Tree sophomore has …

Plainsmen come back to beat Lions 51-44

The Lions got off to a fast start in the first game of the season, but were unable to protect a double-digit halftime lead in a 51-44 loss to Belle Plaine on Monday. Drew Gauley hit a pair …

Finally home, Lone Tree defeats Belle Plaine 50-31

After opening the season with three games on the road, the Lady Lions were happy to be home on Monday. Lone Tree eclipsed its previous season high by 19 points with a 50-31 victory over Belle Plaine …

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