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IOWA CITY Leslie Carpenter, an adjunct associate at the University of Iowa specializing in physical therapy and serious brain illnesses, appeared in front of the Johnson County Board of …
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RIVERSIDE Hall Park, which is host to the annual Trek Fest celebration and a number of other Riverside events, is headed for a makeover. As the Riverside City Council sees finishing touches …
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WELLMAN When a residential property falls into disrepair, neighbors file a complaint with the city, and the property owner fails to provide the city with an action plan as requested, what is a …
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Photos: Hillcrest volleyball at Keota Invitational

It was perfect start to the season for Hillcrest, as they went 3-0 at the Keota Invitational to capture first place on Aug. 26.  Hillcrest defeated English Valleys 2-0 (21-12, 21-18), …
The Lady Lions went on the road to open up their season, going 2-1 and ended up the runner-up at the Keota Invitational on Aug. 26. Lone Tree defeated Cedar Valley Christian 2-1 (21-9, 17-21, 15-6) and …
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Starting their new season, the Huskies went 1-2 at the Keota Invitational on Aug. 26. Highland defeated English Valleys, 2-1 (21-18,  9-21, 15-12). They were defeated by Hillcrest, 2-1 …
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Mid-Prairie football went on the road for a scrimmage against the West Liberty Comets on August 24. The Golden Hawks open up their season with a road game against the Wilton Beavers on August …
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Golden Hawks enter new season with deep bench and expectations

Mid-Prairie junior Jovi Evans serves up a ball in a scrimmage match against Lisbon.
WILTON Mid-Prairie volleyball coach Sherry Evans got an early preseason look at the Golden Hawks in a scrimmage session last Wednesday that featured five matches. And she liked the …
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Ravens, Lady Lions, Huskies open season at Keota Invitational, Hillcrest takes top spot

KEOTA   For Hillcrest volleyball, you couldn’t ask for a better start to a season. Going 3-0 on the night, the Ravens went the distance, conquering English Valleys, Highland, …

Swinging ahead: Boys golf heads to fall in 2025

A change to the Iowa high school sports calendar next year will have an impact on small schools. And that includes Mid-Prairie, as well as Highland and Lone Tree. Beginning with the 2025-26 …

Golden Hawks look to compete for River Valley volleyball title

  WELLMAN When Mid-Prairie’s volleyball season ended a year ago in a four-set loss to Center Point-Urbana in a Class 3A regional championship match, it almost seemed more like a …
Obituaries
John Michael Wieland
John Michael Wieland, 64, of Riverside, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Snyder & …
Andrew Ray Spicher
Andrew Ray Spicher, 58, passed away at his home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, July 5, 2024, after a courageous, 8-year battle with cancer. Andy was born Nov. 2, 1965, to Raymond and Diane (Stumpf) …
Mary Miller
Mary Miller, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Kalona, died Aug. 21, 2024. Services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona, with Jr. Miller and Kenneth Yoder …
Vivian K. Ropp martin
Vivian K. (Ropp) Martin, 70, of Washington, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Arbor Court Nursing Facility in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral will be held Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the …
Terrisue "Terri" Sobaski
Terrisue “Terrie” Sobaski, 70, of Fort Madison, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, Iowa. She was born July 27, 1954, in Fort Madison, to …
Web Extras
Americans serve together to honor and remember Sept. 11
(BPT) - More than two decades ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, many lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From across America, people stepped forward — uniting to help the families of those …
Have a Heart for Caregivers: 8 expert tips for volunteers to care for themselves, too
(Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help.
Making the Grade with Medicaid and CHIP
(BPT) - Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of …
Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families
Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families
(NewsUSA) - The average military family moves three times as often as their civilian peers, and most of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer, according to Blue Star …
5 easy ways to nourish your brain
(BPT) - What are you doing to nourish your brain on a daily basis? Many people eat a balanced diet and work out to nourish and support their bodies and their overall health, but it's just as …