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KALONA Having heard no comments on the city’s plan to borrow money to upgrade sewer services, the Kalona City Council moved forward Monday night, approving a $400,000 sewer revenue loan and …
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WELLMAN Water system upgrades topped the agenda again Monday night for the Wellman City Council. Several water mains will be replaced in areas of the city, and to help fund the project, the City …
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WASHINGTON In a 17-minute meeting Tuesday, Washington County Supervisors approved two personnel matters, agreed to naming a Riverside creek and deducted $3,763 from the Orchard Hill remodeling …
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Photo Galleries

Photos: Lone Tree boys basketball vs Keota

The Lions (1-1) were defeated, 60-55, at home by Keota (3-0) on Dec. 5. Lone Tree's Emmett Burke led the Lions with 21 points,. 
In their season opener, the Ravens (1-0) scored a 78-39 road conference win over Highland (0-1) on Dec. 3. 
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The Huskies (4-0) picked up a 60-40 home conference win over Hillcrest (2-1) on Dec. 3. 
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The Mid-Prairie boys and girls wrestling teams competed in a Washington Quad on Dec. 3. 
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Huskies kick off conference play with first win over Lady Lions since 2022

RIVERSIDE A potential upset was brewing for the Huskies at home as they held a slim one-point lead after two quarters of play against conference foe, No. 10 Lone Tree, and in the second …
Sports

Ravens cruise past CVC for first home win of the year

KALONA After winning its season opener on the road it was time for Hillcrest to test their skills at home as they hosted Cedar Valley Christian in a non-conference matchup and from the opening …

Huskies test their skills at Fort Madison Girls Invitational

FORT MADISON Competing in their first tournament in the new month of December, the Highland girls went on the road to battle it out in the Fort Madison Invitational on Dec. 2. Highland was …

Lady Lions battle it out at Midland Girls Invitational

WYOMING Getting the chance to compete in a tournament that featured over 13 teams, the Lady Lions traveled north to put their grappling skills to the test   at the Midland Girls …
Obituaries
Pamela Redlinger
Pamela Redlinger was born Sept. 15, 1955, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan and Muriel Joan (Spears) Redlinger. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1974. She lived in the Wellman …
Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger
Ivan “Lindy” Redlinger was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Keota, Iowa, the son of Bernard and Lula (Baker) Redlinger. Ivan graduated from Wellman High School. He joined the Navy following …
James A Kauffman
James A. Kauffman, 50, of Iowa City, passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at his home following a sudden illness. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 4 p.m., at …
Karen Kay White
Karen Kay White was born June 29, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn and Catherine (Williams) Adams. Karen grew up in Solon and moved to Lisbon. She was united to Dale White in 1959 …
Lloyd Walter Weber
Lloyd Walter Weber died Nov. 24, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa, just a few weeks before his 90 th birthday.  A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s …
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