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Music in Motion sees singing, dancing even in audience

Music in Motion sees singing, dancing even in audience

Marilyn Higgins News Feb. 9, 2026 2:43 pm23h ago

Even as late as 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, the crowd at Mt. Pleasant Community High School was exuberant. In the intermissions, there was dancing in the aisles, spontaneous line-dancing, and impromptu singalongs.

Jefferson County receives grant to pave road from Packwood to Pekin

Jefferson County receives grant to pave road from Packwood to Pekin

News Feb. 9, 2026 3:08 pm23h ago

Washington school district lifts ‘hold’ after finding threat was unfounded

Washington school district lifts ‘hold’ after finding threat was unfounded

News Feb. 9, 2026 12:58 pm1d ago

Fairfield High School teacher arrested for alleged sexual exploitation, grooming of minor

Fairfield High School teacher arrested for alleged sexual exploitation, grooming of minor

News Feb. 9, 2026 12:37 pm1d ago

Free Valentine’s Day Concert to be held in Mt. Pleasant

Free Valentine’s Day Concert to be held in Mt. Pleasant

Marilyn Higgins

News Feb. 9, 2026 2:49 pm23h ago

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Brackets released for area small school boys basketball teams

Brackets released for area small school boys basketball teams

Jack Knowlton Sports 90m ago90m ago

Class 1A and 2A schools learn playoff paths

Miller earns bronze at girls’ state wrestling

Miller earns bronze at girls’ state wrestling

Andy Krutsinger Sports Feb. 9, 2026 8:14 pm18h ago

Mid-Prairie senior shines; Lyons, Pedrick, Callahan take 6th

South dominates SEISC Shootout

South dominates SEISC Shootout

South dominates SEISC Shootout

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 4:35 pm22h ago

Strong second quarter helps Demons past Bloodhounds

Strong second quarter helps Demons past Bloodhounds

Strong second quarter helps Demons past Bloodhounds

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 3:09 pm23h ago

Trojans drop SEC doubleheader

Trojans drop SEC doubleheader

Trojans drop SEC doubleheader

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 3:05 pm23h ago

Panther boys push Keokuk

Panther boys push Keokuk

Panther boys push Keokuk

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 2:35 pm1d ago

Washington falls short in rematch against Ft. Madison

Washington falls short in rematch against Ft. Madison

Washington falls short in rematch against Ft. Madison

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 3:08 pm23h ago

Fairfield clinches share of SEC title

Fairfield clinches share of SEC title

Fairfield clinches share of SEC title

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 3:08 pm23h ago

Area girls basketball teams learn playoff draws

Area girls basketball teams learn playoff draws

Area girls basketball teams learn playoff draws

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 3:06 pm23h ago

Lyons, Pedrick 2 wins away from state gold

Lyons, Pedrick 2 wins away from state gold

Lyons, Pedrick 2 wins away from state gold

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 12:46 pm1d ago

Washington High School to host conferences Feb. 11

Washington High School to host conferences Feb. 11

Washington High School to host conferences Feb. 11

Community 3h ago3h ago

4-H Senior Feature: Ellie Callahan

4-H Senior Feature: Ellie Callahan

4-H Senior Feature: Ellie Callahan

Courtesy of Washington County 4-H Community 4h ago4h ago

4-H Senior Feature: Nicolas Pacha

4-H Senior Feature: Nicolas Pacha

4-H Senior Feature: Nicolas Pacha

Courtesy of Washington County 4-H

Community 4h ago4h ago

Women in Agriculture Conference to be held in Washington

Women in Agriculture Conference to be held in Washington

Women in Agriculture Conference to be held in Washington

By Andy Miller

Community 4h ago4h ago

Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course March 4 in Washington

Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course March 4 in Washington

Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course March 4 in Washington

Submitted By Andy Miller

Community 4h ago4h ago

Religion or Faith?

Religion or Faith?

Religion or Faith?

By Jeff McPheron, Trenton and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches

Feb. 10, 2026 10:24 am4h ago

Iowa Farm Bureau hosting Ag Market Outlook meeting Feb. 25 in Fairfield

Iowa Farm Bureau hosting Ag Market Outlook meeting Feb. 25 in Fairfield

Iowa Farm Bureau hosting Ag Market Outlook meeting Feb. 25 in Fairfield

By Hailey Shultz, Iowa Farm Bureau

Community Feb. 10, 2026 10:11 am4h ago

Mt. Pleasant's Michelle Muffin Chaney wins big at Westminster!

Mt. Pleasant's Michelle Muffin Chaney wins big at Westminster!

Mt. Pleasant's Michelle Muffin Chaney wins big at Westminster!

By Curt Swarm, Empty Nest

Community Feb. 10, 2026 9:52 am4h ago

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Washington High School to host conferences Feb. 11

Washington High School to host conferences Feb. 11

Washington High School to host conferences Feb. 11

Community 3h ago3h ago

4-H Senior Feature: Ellie Callahan

4-H Senior Feature: Ellie Callahan

4-H Senior Feature: Ellie Callahan

Courtesy of Washington County 4-H

Community 4h ago4h ago

4-H Senior Feature: Nicolas Pacha

4-H Senior Feature: Nicolas Pacha

4-H Senior Feature: Nicolas Pacha

Courtesy of Washington County 4-H

Community 4h ago4h ago

Women in Agriculture Conference to be held in Washington

Women in Agriculture Conference to be held in Washington

Women in Agriculture Conference to be held in Washington

By Andy Miller

Community 4h ago4h ago

Remembering Abraham Lincoln

Remembering Abraham Lincoln

Remembering Abraham Lincoln

Submitted by Lynn Ellsworth Community Feb. 10, 2026 8:43 am5h ago

Free Valentine’s Day Concert to be held in Mt. Pleasant

Free Valentine’s Day Concert to be held in Mt. Pleasant

Free Valentine’s Day Concert to be held in Mt. Pleasant

Marilyn Higgins

News Feb. 9, 2026 2:49 pm23h ago

Music in Motion sees singing, dancing even in audience

Music in Motion sees singing, dancing even in audience

Music in Motion sees singing, dancing even in audience

Marilyn Higgins

News Feb. 9, 2026 2:43 pm23h ago

Panther boys push Keokuk

Panther boys push Keokuk

Panther boys push Keokuk

Andy Krutsinger

Sports Feb. 9, 2026 2:35 pm1d ago

Iowa Farm Bureau hosting Ag Market Outlook meeting Feb. 25 in Fairfield

Iowa Farm Bureau hosting Ag Market Outlook meeting Feb. 25 in Fairfield

Iowa Farm Bureau hosting Ag Market Outlook meeting Feb. 25 in Fairfield

By Hailey Shultz, Iowa Farm Bureau Community Feb. 10, 2026 10:11 am4h ago

Love Your Heart This Valentine’s Season: JCHC hosts annual Heart Health & Home Cooking Demo

Love Your Heart This Valentine’s Season: JCHC hosts annual Heart Health & Home Cooking Demo

Love Your Heart This Valentine’s Season: JCHC hosts annual Heart Health & Home Cooking Demo

Submitted by Amy Vetter, JCHC

Community Feb. 10, 2026 9:27 am5h ago

A Hilarious Time Capsule: The Wonder Bread Years brings ’60s & ’70s nostalgia to Fairfield

A Hilarious Time Capsule: The Wonder Bread Years brings ’60s & ’70s nostalgia to Fairfield

A Hilarious Time Capsule: The Wonder Bread Years brings ’60s & ’70s nostalgia to Fairfield

Submitted by Lindsay Bauer

Community Feb. 10, 2026 9:04 am5h ago

Pekin superintendent gives update on solar array, land bequest

Pekin superintendent gives update on solar array, land bequest

Pekin superintendent gives update on solar array, land bequest

News Feb. 9, 2026 8:09 pm18h ago

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Capitol transitions into highly productive week

Capitol transitions into highly productive week

By Iowa Sen. Adrian Dickey (R-Packwood) Feb. 3, 2026 8:10 pm6d ago

DICKEY DISPATCH

Week three busier than the last

Week three busier than the last

By State Sen. Dawn Driscoll Feb. 3, 2026 8:29 am7d ago

THE DRISCOLL DISPATCH

Iowa’s farm income projected to plummet in 2026, ag-related layoffs expected to continue. Who is…

Iowa’s farm income projected to plummet in 2026, ag-related layoffs expected to continue. Who is…

Iowa’s farm income projected to plummet in 2026, ag-related layoffs expected to continue. Who is…

By Rita Hart, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party

Opinion Jan. 27, 2026 11:26 am14d ago

When agriculture is strong, Iowa’s economy is strong

When agriculture is strong, Iowa’s economy is strong

When agriculture is strong, Iowa’s economy is strong

By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig

Opinion Jan. 27, 2026 11:24 am14d ago

2026 Legislative session has started

2026 Legislative session has started

2026 Legislative session has started

By Iowa Sen. Adrian Dickey (R-Packwood)

Jan. 22, 2026 7:16 pm18d ago

Time for something bigger and bolder in property tax reform

Time for something bigger and bolder in property tax reform

Time for something bigger and bolder in property tax reform

By State Sen. Dawn Driscoll

Jan. 20, 2026 9:26 am21d ago

Time to Deliver for Working Families

Time to Deliver for Working Families

Time to Deliver for Working Families

By House Democratic Leader Brian Meyer and Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner

Opinion Dec. 11, 2025 9:35 am61d ago

Property tax relief is a 2026 priority

Property tax relief is a 2026 priority

Property tax relief is a 2026 priority

By Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa

Opinion Dec. 11, 2025 9:32 am61d ago

Property taxes can’t keep growing faster than Iowans ability to pay

Property taxes can’t keep growing faster than Iowans ability to pay

Property taxes can’t keep growing faster than Iowans ability to pay

Opinion Dec. 9, 2025 10:49 am63d ago

Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

Political Violence is on the Rise. It’s Up to Us to Cool the Rhetoric

By: Rita Hart - Chair, Iowa Democratic Party

Opinion Nov. 13, 2025 10:49 am89d ago

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Kay A. Miller

Age: 88

City: New London

Gilbert Dean Troyer

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Gilbert Dean Troyer

Age: 76

City: Kalona

James Lee “Jim” Swailes

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

James Lee “Jim” Swailes

Age: 89

City: Mount Pleasant

Mary Diane Henry

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Mary Diane Henry

Age: 65

City: Wayland

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