Lone Tree hosts Homecoming Parade, crowns King and Queen

At the end of their school day on Friday, Sept. 22, Lone Tree held a pep rally, crowning their Homecoming King as Ethan Bockelman and Homecoming Queen as Lila Bell. Other homecoming court …

Highland celebrates homecoming with "Boom Night" at Riverside

As part of their homecoming festivities Highland held "Boom Night" at Riverside on Sept. 20. The event began with a parade that ended at Hall Park where the rest of the planned activites …

Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks homecoming heroics

It may have taken a month, but that first win feeling overflows any thoughts of anguish or doubt from the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks sideline. The Hawks did more than win in this 40-18 triumph of …

From Frytown to Pie Town: a cyclist takes on the Tour Divide

He started out a runner, but then he discovered the bike. He found joy in 200-mile adventures, and then he wanted to ride longer. 880 miles from his home in Frytown to Winnipeg, Manitoba. 1100 …

Pivot and swing: golf clinic inspires hope in disabled vets

Richard was a seasoned golfer, but surgeries to repair his hand resulted in it being stuck open, with only his thumb being mobile. Suddenly he was unable to grip a club in both hands, even with …

News

Riverside Mayor, 3 City Council members seek re-election

RIVERSIDE Riverside Mayor Allen Schneider and three City Council members will seek re-election in November’s election. Schneider is going after his fifth two-year term as mayor and is …

All American Concrete wins bid for Kirk birthplace ADA project in Riverside

RIVERSIDE The planned ADA ramp for the James T. Kirk birthplace monument in downtown Riverside is likely to be completed next spring. The Riverside City Council accepted a $35,022 …

Lost Wellman Communications Tower concerns supervisors

Noting “we are on the horns of a dilemma” with “lots to think about,” Supervisor Jack Seward, Jr. Tuesday asked the Washington County Supervisors to consider options for replacing/rebuilding …

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Cross-Country: Mid-Prairie at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational

The Mid-Prairie boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Mt. Pleasant cross-country invitational on September 19. Both teams won the small school division titles. The boys won …

Cross-Country: Lone Tree at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational

The Lone Tree boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Mt. Pleasant cross-country invitational on September 19. Junior Vivian Zaruba led the girls team, finishing in 12th place with a …

Pathway Christian School Volleyball Invitational

Pathway Christian School hosted their annual Volleyball Invitational last Friday and Saturday. Pathway made it to the championship game, where they faced off against the Omaha Lightning. Omaha …

Mid-Prairie celebrates homecoming with coronation, parade and more

Mid-Prairie held their homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 13. After the parade finished, festivities transferred to the high school football field where the school held a powderpuff football …

Volleyball: Mid-Prairie vs Wilton

Mid-Prairie defeated the Wilton Beavers, 3-1, with final scores of 25-20, 25-23, 25-21, and 25-14 on September 14. This was a road game for the Golden Hawks.

Volleyball: Hillcrest vs Winfield-Mt Union

Hillcrest was defeated by the Winfield-Mt Union Lady Wolves, 3-1, with final scores of 25-23, 25-23, 25-4, and 25-19 on September 12. This was a home game for the Ravens.

Football: Highland vs Van Buren

Highland was defeated by the Van Buren County Warriors, 28-22, on September 8th. This was a home game for the Huskies.

Sports

Title chases heat up in high school football

The race for the playoffs has begun in high school football. After losing its first three non-district games, Mid-Prairie began play in the 2A-5 district with an impressive 40-18 victory last …

Hawks conquer No. 12 Wilton in four sets

The surging Golden Hawks, ranked No. 10 in Class 3A, paid a visit to fellow River Valley Conference member, the Wilton Beavers, ranked No. 12 in Class 2A, on September 14. A conference …

Hillcrest’s Yoder a top finisher among area teams at Knoll Ridge

The Hillcrest, Lone Tree, and Highland cross country teams took a trip to North English to compete in the English Valleys Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 12. This cross-country meet took …

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Obituaries

Jerry E Schlapkohl

Jerry E. Schlapkohl, 68, of Nichols, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Pioneer Park in Lone Tree. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, from 4-7 p.m., at the Snyder …

Marvin J Rempel

Marvin J. Rempel, 82, of Frytown, passed away Sunday, Sept.17, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 …

Carolyn Cozette (Wirtz) Millice

Carolyn Cozette (Wirtz) Millice was born March 9, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. R.W. and Pauline (Parry) Wirtz. Carolyn graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1958. …

Alan Lee Weimer

Alan Lee Weimer, 69, of Waynesville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. He was born to Dr. Harold and Laura Weimer in Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1953. He was the eldest of …

William "Bill" Schlapkohl

William “Bill” Schlapkohl, 92, of Lone Tree, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Pioneer Park in Lone Tree. Visitation will be held Friday, Sept.15, 2023, from 4-7 …

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Lone Tree hosts Homecoming Parade, crowns King and Queen

Highland celebrates homecoming with "Boom Night" at Riverside

Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks homecoming heroics

From Frytown to Pie Town: a cyclist takes on the Tour Divide

Pivot and swing: golf clinic inspires hope in disabled vets

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Cross-Country: Mid-Prairie at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational

Title chases heat up in high school football

Hawks conquer No. 12 Wilton in four sets

Hillcrest’s Yoder a top finisher among area teams at Knoll Ridge

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Alan Lee Weimer

William "Bill" Schlapkohl