Updated August 20, 2026
Judy Forsman is Grand Marshal
For Judy Forsman, life has always circled back to Ferdinand. . . .
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School Board meets
The School Board held their regular August meeting Monday, Aug. 17. . . .
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Superintendent's Welcome Back to School letter
This is year #6 as the Cottonwood School District Superintendent.  The first 5 years have gone by fast and I am looking forward to kicking off another school year. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond
The month of August continues to progress, and now it’s time for the Idaho County Fair! . . .
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2026 Fair Royalty profiles
On this page are profiles of the 2026 Idaho County Fair Royalty. . . .
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Prairie K-12 Supply lists
On this page are the school supply lists for grades K-12 at Prairie Schools. . . .
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Fair feature articles and photos
On this page are several feature articles and photos about the 2026 Idaho County Fair. . . .
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Sr. Placida is honored
Sister Placida Wemhoff of St. Gertrude’s Monastery in Cottonwood, Idaho, has been named a recipient of the prestigious John Campanius Holm Award by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  . . .
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Prairie School Lunch news
Breakfast and Lunch prices are as follows for the 26-27 School Year: . . .
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Calling all past Fair Royalty
Idaho County Fair Queen Ellie and princesses Mikayla and Molly invite all past Idaho County Fair royalty members to participate in the parade on Aug. 22. . . .
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Season of Creation 2026 at Monastery
The Monastery of St. Gertrude is pleased to announce a robust schedule of events for the Season of Creation 2026, sponsored by the monastery’s Care of Creation Ministry. . . .
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Sally Duman opened the August 11 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer.  . . .
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19 turn out for Prairie football
There are 19 players turned out for Prairie football this season led by 4 seniors. . . .
Also on this page the JV football schedule has been added.. . . .
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Updated Prairie volleyball schedule
On this page is the updated  high school volleyball schedule for Prairie. . . .
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Prairie Cross Country schedule
On this page is the cross country schedule for Prairie. . . .
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St. John Bosco volleyball schedule
On this page is the volleyball schedule for St. John Bosco Academy. . . .
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The 2026 Idaho County Fair Royalty welcomes you to the Idaho County Fair.  From left are 2nd Princess Molly Fowler, Queen Ellie Kouril and 1st Princess Mikayla Rowland.  Click on the  photo for a larger view.

Judy Forsman is the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Idaho County Fair. See article above left. Click on the photo for a larger view.


The Prairie Community Band Concert from last Tuesday, August 11 along with some of the crowd that was enjoying the music. Click on each photo for a larger view.

Front from left are Julie Haringa, Kristin Frish, Sally Duman, Dar Forsmann, Sue Crea, Sr Margie Schmidt, Linda Arnzen  and Mary Funke. Back from left are Sr. Betty Schumacher, Gladys Sonnen, Kim Wilson, Gayle Schumacher, Robyn Taylor, L.P., Zelda Henderson, and Ron Grant. Julie Haringa, Fit and Fall Proof Coordinator, visited the Cottonwood Fit and Fall Proof class group on Thursday.  Group leaders are Linda Arnzen, Mary Funke, Sue Crea and Zelda Henderson. Photo submitted by Mary Funke. Click on the photo for a larger view.



 
 

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