The Lone Tree school district was the recipient of high honors from the Lions Club of Iowa. Paul Hain with the Lone Tree chapter of the organization presented the district board of education with the Warren Coleman Honorary Award. This is the highest recognition awarded by the group at the state level. The award is named after Past District Governor Sir Warren Coleman a member of the Oskaloosa Lions Club since 1948 until his passing in 2000. Winners are chosen based on donations and service to the organization. It has been awarded since 1988.