Updated April 16, 2026
Cottonwood City Council meets
The Cottonwood City Council received some bad news at their April meeting Monday, April 13. . . .
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St. Mary's Health Foundation advances CT scanner fundraising
The St. Mary’s Health Foundation continues to make steady progress toward its goal of raising $125,000 to support the purchase of a new and upgraded CT scanner at St. Mary’s Health, an investment that will significantly enhance diagnostic care for the Cottonwood  community and surrounding region. . . .
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Hospitals host 'Hands-On Healthcare'
Last week, St. Mary’s Health and Clearwater Valley Health once again partnered with the North Idaho Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the University of Idaho School of Health and Medical Professions to host their annual Hands-On Healthcare Day—an event that continues to inspire and engage the next generation of healthcare professionals. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
This week at the library we’ve enjoyed the warmer, beautiful sunny spring weather in our area! . . .
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Games are rescheduled
The Prairie home baseball and softball games against Lewis County that were scheduled for Monday, April 13, have been rescheduled. . . .
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Sally Duman opened the April 7 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer. . . .
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Pirates win 5 of 6
The Prairie baseball team won 5 of 6 games this past week including all 4 games played at the Glenns Ferry Tournament. On Tuesday, April 7, the defeated Lewis County 20-2 at Nezperce. On Wednesday, April 8, they lost at Kendrick 7-21. On Friday, April 10 at the Glenns Ferry Tournament they defeated North Fremont 6-2 and Lighthouse Christian 9-4. On Saturday, April 11 at the Glenns Ferry Tournament they defeated Notus 13-0 and West Jefferson 24-2. . . .
The home game against Lewis County scheduled for Monday, April 13 was postponed due to weather. It has been rescheduled for this Friday at 5 p.m. at Clearwater Field in Lewiston. 
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Lady Pirates win 3 of 6
The Prairie Lady Pirates softball team won 3 of their 6 games this past week. On Tuesday, April 7, they lost to Lewis County 4-14 at Nezperce. On Wednesday, April 8, they won 16-14 at Kendrick. On Friday, April 10, they lost to West Side 4-12 and beat Mountain Home 24-10, both at the Glenns Ferry Tournament. On Saturday, April 11, they lost to Nampa Christian 0-12 and beat Notus 15-4, also at the Glenns Ferry Tournament. . . .
The home game against Lewis County that was scheduled for Monday, April 13, was postponed due to weather. It has been reschedule for this Friday at 5 p.m. at Airport Park in Lewiston. Also the game scheduled for April 16 at Potlatch has been moved to Sunset Park in Lewiston at 4 p.m.
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Elven wins two events at the Deary Invite
Sage Elven won 2 events at the Leah Swanson Memorial/Deary Invite Meet held at Lapwai Saturday, April 11. . . .
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Bosco competes at Kamiah Invitational
St. John Bosco athletes competed at the Kamiah Invitational Meet Saturday, April 11. . . .
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As part of the America 250 in Idaho platform and County Government Month, the Idaho County Commissioners set up traveling meetings during the month of April with their first stop at Prairie High School last Tuesday, April 7.  They will be meeting at a different high school each Tuesday in April.  The meeting was open to the public as well as students who were interested in learning more about local government.  During and after the business meeting, County Elected Officials presented a short overview of their jobs and took questions from students as time allowed. The top photo shows students listening during the commissioners meeting and the lower photo shows the commissioner pictured with Prairie students afterwards. Photos by Jon Rehder. Click on each photo for a larger view.

Sunny skies drew 30 participants to the “SMH/CVH Walk the Prairie and Beyond” event Saturday at Pine Bar. The walk was hosted by the Cottonwood Fit and Fall exercise group. Erin Massey of St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health delivered a presentation on mindfulness, encouraging participants to engage all five senses. Attendees also expressed appreciation for the presence of Idaho County Sheriff’s Office deputies Jeremy and Cody, who were on hand in case of an emergency. The next walk will be held in Cottonwood and hosted by Julie Church and the Parkinson support group. Photo submitted by Mary Funke. Click on the photo for a larger view.








 
 

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