Updated January 8, 2026
2025, the year in review, concluded
On this page is the rest of the review of the year 2025 in Chronicle headlines. . . .
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Dealing with the aftermath: downed and broken trees after wind events
Recent wind events have wreaked havoc on timber stands across much of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Saturated soils combined with prolonged high winds caused numerous trees to uproot or snap off. . . .
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Prairie Area Crop Cereal School set for Jan. 20
Prairie Area Crop Cereal School hosted by University of Idaho Extension, Idaho Barley Commission, and Idaho Wheat Commission will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20 with registration at 7:45 at the Greencreek Community Hall. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
We hope everyone had much to enjoy and celebrate over the holidays. . . .
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Beef Schools scheduled
The University of Idaho 2026 Beef Schools are scheduled for Jan. 13 & 20 or Jan. 14 & 21.
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Students named to LCSC honor rolls
A total of 1,015 students made Lewis-Clark State College’s honor roll for the 2025 fall semester, college officials have announced.    . . .
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
There was no meeting or lunch last week . . .
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Sports photos from the past year
Several photos from the past year, mostly the Prairie track team. . . .
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More sports photos from the past year
A couple photos from the girls basketball team plus the Homecoming royalty. . . .
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Wrestling Schedule
There has been a change to the Prairie wrestling schedule. . . .
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St. John Bosco basketball takes break for Christmas
The St. John Bosco basketball teams are off until Jan. 6. . . .
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Photos this week are highlights from the past year.

Photos in this week’s Chronicle are all taken from the past year. Above: The addition to the Cottonwood Credit Union main office on Lewiston Street is nearing completion. They also expanded the parking lot. From the August 28 edition of the Chronicle. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The new addition to Cloninger’s Marketplace in Cottonwood is taking shape as construction continues. Update-It is nearly finished at this time with the new checkout stands in the addition expected to be operational this week. From the Oct. 30 edition of the Chronicle. Click on each photo for a larger view.

They were finishing up the paving of the passing lane headed toward Ferdinand in September. By the weekend you were allowed to drive on the new lane although the speed limit was still at 55 through that section. From the Sept. 18 edition of the Chronicle. Click on the photo for a  larger view.

A rendering of the proposed site for Simmons Sanitation’s transfer and sorting station. The containment building is where locals would bring their loads. They would drive inside where there would be several bins for types of waste plus recyclables. Excavation started a couple of months later and is still in progress at this time. From the July 24 edition of the Chronicle. Click on the lower photo for a larger view.

Both Prairie and St. John Bosco installed Pixelot cameras in their high shcool gyms over the summer. Prairie also added one at the football field. These allow fans who may not be able to get to the games to watch them online at nfhsnetworkc.om. Prairie’s were operation for volleyball and football while St. John Bosco had some issues and their camera wasn’t operational until basketball season started. Photo of the Prairie High School gym camera from the July 24 edition of the Chronicle  by Jon Rehder. Click on the photo for a larger view.

American Freedom Defense purchased Prairie Imperial Bowl in Craigmont on Dec. 23, 2024 and renamed is AFD Alley. Dawson Gorges, left, will serve as manager. He is shown with his parents Amy and Jim Gorges, who are the owners. Photo from the Jan. 2 edition of the Chrnonicle provided by Amy Gorges. Click on the photo for a larger view.
 
Lillia Kaschmitter is shown with her family alongside her statewide winning artwork. Her grandparents also attended the presentation. Photoby  Laurie Palmer, Idaho County Free Press. From the March 20 edition of the Chronicle. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Prairie Community Band, made up of members from all across the Prairie, performed in front of a big crowd at the final Prairie Community Library 40th Anniversary event Tuesday, August 19 at the Cottonwood City Park. From the August 21 edition of the Chronicle. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Laney Uhlenkott is holding a grand opening for Wild Heart Designs this Saturday, March 1, in the former Habit location next to Riener’s Grocery on King Street. From the Feb. 27 edition of the Chronicle.  Click on the photo for a larger view.

Mike and Jeanne Wasko of Nezperce and Dena and Don Kopczynski of Spokane, with their Esto Perpetua awards. Photo by Shelley Kuther. From the June 12 edition of the Chronicle. Click on the photo for a larger view.
 
 
 

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