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Band Night

The Mid-Prairie band took the field for a terrific halftime performance on Senior Night, October 11. more

2024 Iowa State Fair

All eyes on the future

KALONA Hillcrest Academy experimented with a sixth grade program last school year, introducing a class of students who will end up being great ambassadors for the program. That is because next … more

At last! Baseball and softball return to Crawfordsville

CRAWFORDSVILLE There is a profound tie between America and baseball. Many small towns across the country feature some way for their residents to play the classic ball-and-stick game, … more

‘A deep sense of belonging’

KALONA When Hillcrest Academy set a course to open sixth grade classes for the 2023-24 school year, they published a middle school purpose statement which reads as follows: “The middle … more

Property damaged, cows spared in May’s final storm

KALONA Iowa was shook early on Friday, May 24, as a massive storm system hit all reaches of the state. Later classified as a derecho, the eye of the storm entered the Kalona area around 6 a.m. … more

Sixth grade from the ground up

KALONA The Kalona-area community has asked about and wondered if a middle school program could work at Hillcrest Academy for a very long time, dating back to when Hillcrest was named Iowa … more

From Italy to Lone Tree: a student’s experience

LONE TREE With just two days left in Italy’s 2023 school year, Pietro Setti was finally informed where he would study abroad: Lone Tree, Iowa, nearly 5,000 miles away from home. … more

Generations bid farewell to Hills Elementary School

HILLS To celebrate Hills Elementary’s 59-year history, the school hosted a reunion on Thursday evening, May 23. The school library was filled with old yearbooks and cards signifying … more

Entering the danger zone

LONE TREE A couple of weeks ago, Roger Weber came into our office looking for me. A member of the Lone Tree Flyers RC Club, he wanted to talk about the 4th Annual Fun Fly event the club is hosting … more

Finding our replacements

WELLMAN, KALONA If our team here at The News were looking to move on to other endeavors, we wouldn’t have to look far to find our replacements. Just seven miles down the road, four students at … more

Salon 218: Hills new location for haircare

HILLS Hills may be a small town, but it offers up big services like Salon 218, the newly established personalized salon experience catering to each and every whim of the customer; a place where … more

Iowa's water quality in shambles: What is the cause and are there solutions

Iowa is the leading exporter of corn and pork within the United States, and is the second leading exporter of soybeans, behind Illinois. Iowa’s booming agricultural industry takes pride in … more

From roadhouse to greenhouse

KALONA Renae’s Roadhouse was a quaint bar situated 11 miles northwest of Kalona. But owner Renae Baur-McGuire closed operations in December 2023, promising something new was on the … more

Hobby Hens

KALONA You don’t need to be a farmer to keep your own flock of chickens. Urban chickens are becoming increasingly common as cities recognize the health benefits of access to fresh eggs while … more

Beloved Hawkeyes swarm Riverside Casino

RIVERSIDE On Friday, April 26, 11 members of the Iowa Women’s Basketball team visited the Riverside Casino, welcoming over 1,500 fans which lined up through the event center halls and out … more

Lone Tree native returns to offer area dogs a spa day

LONE TREE For people, a trip to the spa can be a full-day excursion to ease tensions and find relaxation.   Why not treat your furry best friend to the same level of care?   With … more

Lone Tree church starts mental health conversation

LONE TREE At a mental health and wellness workshop on Saturday, April 6, licensed mental health counselor Jennifer Brost described mental health in a small community like Lone Tree: everyone … more

Mid-Prairie's art show

Washington's wonder

WASHINGTON There is a stark difference between the silver screen and a flatscreen at home. There is an even further divide between an old movie theater and one newly built. The lights … more
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