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IOWA CITY Johnson County Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz urged the Iowa City Community School District to delay its action this week on the fate of Hills Elementary School. “I do hope and …
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RIVERSIDE Ryan Rogerson, the newest member of the Riverside City Council, says it’s time to move with a proposed community center. “They want action,” Rogerson said of …
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HILLS Hills Bank is one of the largest banks in Iowa, something you might never guess given it is headquartered in Hills, a small town of fewer than 800 residents. Founded in 1904 by 19 local …
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Photo Galleries

Soccer: Mid-Prairie vs Highland

In the season opener for both teams, Highland hosted Mid-Prairie on March 26. In a close cold windy game it was the Golden Hawks who took the victory over the Huskies, 2-1. Highland scored …
The Mid-Prairie girls golf team began their season with a conference dual against Regina at the Kalona Golf Course on March 25.  Senior Gabi Robertson led the Golden Hawks with a first …
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A 3 on 3 wheelchair basketball fundraiser took place at the Wellman Parkside Center on March 23. In addition to the games there was also raffles and a silent auction with all proceeds going to …
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The Highland boys track and field team had their first outdoor meet of the season, competing in the 62nd Annual Steve Roth Relays at Case Field in Washington on March, 22. More details and full …
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Photos: Mid-Prairie at River Valley Indoor Championships

Mid-Prairie's girls and boys track team went to Dubuque to compete in the River Valley Conference Indoor Championships at Dubuque University. The Golden Hawks girls finished second. Among …
Sports

For Dwight Gingerich, a story of Fame and so many others

DES MOINES When the Hall of Fame moment arrived for Hillcrest Academy boys basketball coach Dwight Gingerich, he was not alone. His wife, Mo, joined hands with Dwight as they walked out to …

Hillcrest/IMS alums react to Dwight Gingerich's Hall of Fame induction

What they’re saying about Dwight …   Hillcrest Academy/IMS alums react to Dwight Gingerich’s selection to the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame.   …

Highland at Indoor Track and Field meet in Pella

The Highland track and field teams traveled to the Central College Kuyper Athletic Complex in Pella to compete in an Indoor meet on March 14. 
Obituaries
Kenneth Michael Yoder
Kenneth Michael Yoder was born Aug. 19, 2001, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the son of Mervin and Ada (Mast) Yoder.  Kenneth Lived life to the fullest! …
Ralph J. Schoebelen
Ralph J. Schnoebelen, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church …
Carolyn Hochstetler
Carolyn Hochstetler, 89, of Wellman died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. Carolyn was born Oct. 14, 1934, in rural Parnell, the daughter of Orval and Lavanda …
Terry Fisher
Terry Fisher, 61, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home in Wellman. Terry was born Nov. 3, 1962, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Carroll and Nancy (Durst) Fisher. He has lived in the …
Lloyd S Mast
Lloyd S. Mast was born Jan. 22, 1936, in Kalona, son of Sam D. and Katie (Gingerich) Mast. Lloyd accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church to which he …
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