Updated March 26, 2026
Tax relief funds explanation regarding override levy
I wanted to follow up with the letter that I wrote regarding the supplemental levy a couple weeks ago. . . .
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First Idaho Foodbank delivery arrives
The St. Mary’s Health Community Pantry has received its first official delivery of goods from The Idaho Foodbank, marking an exciting step forward in expanding support for local families. . . .
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Holthaus appointed to state position
The Idaho Department of Education appointed Alica Holthaus as deputy superintendent for the state’s northern regions, according to a Wednesday news release. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
That was some summery weather we had last week! Now more seasonal days feel just right. . . .
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Annual Walk the Prairie and Beyond program starts April 11
The annual Walk the Prairie and Beyond program starts Saturday, April 11 with a walk that starts at the Pine Bar Campground along the Salmon River. . . .
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Prairie HOSA students do very well at State
Students from Prairie High School made an impressive showing at the recent state HOSA – Future Health Professionals conference held in Boise, earning top honors across multiple competitive events and bringing pride back to their school and community. . . .
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New valedictorian/salutatorian requirements approved
Following are the new Valedictorian and Salutatorian requirements approved by the school board last week. This is a portion of Policy 2700-P in the School District Policy Manual. . . .
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Recycling Center closed April 4
The Cottonwood site of Idaho County Recycling will be closed for Easter on Saturday, April 4. . . .
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Sally Duman opened the March 17 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer. . . .
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Pirates win 1 of 3
The Prairie Pirates baseball team started the season with a non-league win then lost a pair of league games. On Tuesday, March 17, they traveled to Pomeroy and won 6-3 in 8 innings. On Thursday, March 19, they traveled to Kooskia and lost 3-5 to C.V. in a game rescheduled from Monday, March 16. They also lost a JV game at C.V. 5-12. Finally on Friday, March 20, they hosted Kendrick and lost 5-17. . . .
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Lady Pirates start 0-2
The Prairie Lady Pirates softball team opened their season with a pair of lopsided losses. On Thursday, March 19, they traveled to Kooskia where they lost to Clearwater Valley 7-17. That game was originally scheduled for Monday, March 16 but was rescheduled due to weather. On Friday, March 20, they hosted Kendrick in a rare home game in March, and lost 7-24. The game had been moved from Kendrick due to flood damage at the Kendrick field. . . .
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Track team competes at two meets
The Prairie track team competed in a pair of meets this past week. On Tuesday, March 17, part of the team competed at the Kamiah Meet. On Saturday, March 21, the rest of the team competed at the Lewiston Invitational. . . .
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Pictured from left in the local food bank in the former Harman Agency location are Joyce Lorentz, Ann Fowler, Lisa Turpin, Gary Fowler, Mary Lorentz, Cody Wilkinson, Barbara Cleary, Mike Wigen. Submitted photo. See article at left. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Prairie Wrestling team held their awards night last Wednesday, March 18. Shown are the top award winners. From left are Zach Schumacher, Most Improved; Mikayla Rowland, Rookie of the Year; Avery Schacher, Most Outstanding Wrestler and Ashton Martin, Captain and Most Coachable and Houdini Award (most escapes and reversals).  Click on the photo for a larger view.

Prairie HOSA is running a fundraiser to travile to ILC in June. Click on the photo for a larger view.







 
 

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