Daniel & Tiffany Hartwig & sisters Aubrie, Jenika, & Elliana are excited to announce the birth of Kierstyn Hope Hartwig born May 28 at 9 lbs 2.4 oz & 21.5 in long.

The 91st annual McNamee Reunion was held at the Dysart Community Building on Sunday, June 1st. Forty-two descendents of the original Iowa McNamees who came from Ohio in the late 1900's and settled in Dysart and Waterloo were in attendance. There were 30 from the George McNamee family and 12 ...

Marian Gruchow will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at Traer Golf Club, 1673 Highway 63, Traer. She was born June 24, 1924 in Matlock, Iowa. No invitations are being sent, and no gifts are requested.

Arianne Johnson and Andres Calvopina are happy to announce their engagement and approaching wedding.Parents of the couple are Martin and Sherri Johnson of Traer and Marco and Cecy Calvopina of Quito, Ecuador.Arianne and Andres both graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Arianne is ...

Kenny and Terri Andorf of Garrison are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Andorf to Justin Messer. Justin is the son of Jerry and Lisa Messer of Dysart. There will be a private ceremony and reception held in August.

Lily Riexinger of Dysart will be celebrating her 90th birthday with her family. She was born June 15, 1924, in rural Benton County, Iowa, the daughter of Amel and Dora Barta. Her daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren all live in Iowa and want to honor her ...

Happy 95th birthday to June (Slate) Haack this June 4, 2014. Please help celebrate June's birthday by sending cards and sentiments to: 601 Garfield St., Gladbrook, IA 50635.

The second Friday'Loo of the summer season is set for Friday, May 23, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo. The theme is Classic Car Night. Bring your classic car down to show it off. The 4th St. Cruise is the next day, Saturday, May 24, from noon to 4 p.m. The featured band ...

Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart confirmed three new members in the 2-14 Confirmation Class. Pictured are: Koby Alpers, Rev. James Radatz, Tate Hookham, and Kortlyn Ewoldt.

Thrivent Financial for Christians would like to invite you to the movie "Is Heaven for Real" playing at the following theatres: Traer, Sunday matinee, May 25; Gladbrook, Sunday matinee, June 1; and Toledo, Friday, June 6.At these showings, the first 50 people attending will be admitted FREE! ...