Updated June 12, 2025
Waskos and Kopczynskis receive Esto Perpetua awards
On June 5th in Boise, Idaho, the Idaho State Historical Society honored Cottonwood native, Don Kopczynski, his wife Dena, and Nezperce residents, Mike and Jeanne Wasko, with Esto Perpetua Awards. . . .
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Cottonwood City Council meets
The Cottonwood City Council held their June meeting Monday, June 9. . . .
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Hospitals making upgrades
St. Mary’s Health and Clearwater Valley Health are making a significant investment in your care by transitioning to a new, state-of-the-art Electronic Health Record (EHR) system called MEDITECH Expanse.  . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
Like us on “Facebook Prairie Community Library.”  Visit with Joan in the Library on Saturdays 10 AM – 3 PM. . . .
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Class of 2025 receives lots of scholarships
The Prairie High School class of 2025 have been awarded lots of scholarships. Following is a listed of those the school is aware of. . . .
Also on this page are photos from graduation. . . .
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Blood drive set for June 17
As you gear up for summer fun, help hospitals gear up, too. . . .
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Another 40th anniversary event scheduled
Prairie Community Library in Cottonwood will host a 40th anniversary open house on Thursday June 19 from 11am-3 pm at the library, 506 King Street basement. . . .
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Beware of poison hemlock
Hello folks!  This year has been a great year for Noxious Weeds.  One in particular is Poison Hemlock. . . .
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Applicants sought for Fair Royalty
Idaho County Fair is seeking applicants for the 2026 royalty program. . . .
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Nezperce Pool now open
The Nezperce Pool opened for the summer on Monday, June 9. . . .
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Just for the Hill of It
The annual Just for the Hill of It bike ride from Hammer Creek to the top of the old White Bird Grade was held this past Friday, June 6. . . .
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Mama Bear Fair event set for June 19
Ladies- Learn how to "Protect What's Yours". . . .
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The PHS class of 2025 flip their tassels after receiving their diplomas and being certified by Supeintendent Jon Rehder. See story below left for more photos from graduation. 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. See story above left. Click on the photo for a larger view.


Cottonwood city employee Dallas Paul received a pair of awards from Jayme Coonce of LHTAC. In the top photo he is receiving the Road Scholar award while in the lower photo he is receiving the Road Master award which includes a Carhartt jacket. Click on each photo for a larger view.

The 2025 Idaho County Fair Royalty are seeking applicants for the 2026 royalty. See article above left.  Click on the photo for a larger view.

Jeannette Nuxoll's Keuterville Kaptions column from the February 4, 1976 edition of the Chronicle.  Click on each photo for a larger view.



 
 
 
 

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