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IOWA CITY The GuideLink Center, which is based in Iowa City and offers urgent care in mental health and substance abuse cases, is sinking into survival mode. Johnson County Supervisors are …
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WASHINGTON With four bids ranging from $541,007.25 to $486,143.93, the Washington County supervisors Tuesday accepted the low bid from deLong Excavating of Washington for the street grading on …
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WASHINGTON In a half-hour meeting Tuesday, the Washington County Board of Supervisors received and approved two quarterly reports, okayed four tax exemption categories, and appointed a Veterans …
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Photos: Highland softball vs Iowa Valley, regional final

Highland (17-9) punched its ticket to state for the first time since 2014 with a 6-3 win over Iowa Valley (14-12) in a 1A Regional Final at home on July 14. 
In the second round of the 1A playoffs, Hillcrest (15-7) scores four runs in the seventh to earn a 8-4 road victory over Highland (12-10). The Ravens move on to a District 9 Championship game on the …
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The Ravens (12-14) celebrated senior night with a 13-5 victory over New London (3-20) on July 3. Hillcrest honred seniors Malia Yoder, Kylee Statler, Hailey Chalupa, Morgyn Nafziger, Delaney …
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Mid-Prairie went on the road to battle No. 9 Washington on July 2.  The Demons (24-8) held off a late rally to pick up a 5-3 victory over the Golden Hawks (6-19). 
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Golden Hawks win 100th for baseball coach Kyle Mullet

WASHINGTON When Mid-Prairie pitcher Gerry Bontrager danced off the pitching mound after throwing a 3-hitter last week in Washington, his Golden Hawk teammates ran up to celebrate the moment. …
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Golden Hawks close regular season with 10-8 win

WEST BURLINGTON A six-run inning Monday is sending Mid-Prairie into this week’s softball regional on a high note. The Golden Hawks scored six runs in the fourth inning of the second …

Highland drills North Linn, advances to softball regional semis

COGGON Highland is rolling into the semifinal round of the Iowa 1A softball regional tournament. The Huskies broke open a close game against North Linn by scoring five runs in two innings …

Huskies blank Bears to claim first round playoff victory

RIVERSIDE The Huskies ended the regular season on a strong surge with four straight wins and in the first round of the playoffs their winning ways did not diminish. With offense and defense …
Obituaries
Dana Warren Junkin
Dana Warren Junkin, 61, of Yellville, Arkansas, formerly from Riverside, Iowa and Raymore, Missouri, passed away on July 1, 2025. Dana (Pops) was born on October 9, 1963, in Washington, Iowa to Jim …
Rosemond Brenneman
Rosemond “Rose” R. Brenneman, 92, of rural Iowa City, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. A private family burial was held Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at …
Junell Ellen Burroughs
Junell Ellen Burroughs passed away peacefully July 11, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma who will be dearly missed by her family.  Junell was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Creston, …
Joann Maria Pomeroy
Joann Maria Pomeroy passed away April 25, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 90. She was born Aug. 26, 1934, in Lone Tree, Iowa. She is lovingly remembered by her children: John (Karen) Pomeroy …
James D Stransky
James D. Stransky, 66, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Windmill Manor in Coralville.  Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4-7 p.m.. at the St. Mary’s …
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Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean
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