Brad Dostal of Washington, D.C. was promoted to Colonel in the U.S. Army on Friday, August 3, 2012 in a special ceremony at the Clutier American Legion Hall.BG (Ret.) Dan McGowan, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Iowa was the presiding offical.Pinning of Rank was done by his ...
The Dysart Historical Center's July 29th program featured the history of the Dysart Fire Department.Dysart's veteran fireman, Harold Langbehn, presented the timely and fascinating story of how the local fire department was founded in the 1870's and how it developed into the state-of-the-art ...
The Cedar Harmony Chorus, of Sweet Adelines International, performed at the Dysart United Methodist Church on July 30. Sweet Adelines International is the largest of all woman singing organization in the world. The award-winning chorus is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.The Cedar ...
An impressive total of 64 people attended the Day Dreamers Program at Norma Anders Library, which was presented by Samantha Dunn and Mallory Machir of the Blank Park Zoo located in Des Moines. The program was also presented for residents, staff and friends at the Sunnycrest Nursing Center ...
The 1942 graduation class from Dysart High School observed their 70th anniversary year. There were eight members present at the Thirsty Bulldog for a noon dinner on July 27. The afternoon was spent reminiscing. Janet Sawyer was in charge of the meeting and Irene Vogeler and Lily Riexinger were ...
Mark and Cindy Tomlinson of Traer, Iowa are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter Steffanie to Kevin Bonnstetter, the son of Connie Bonnstetter and the late Joseph Bonnstetter of West Bend, Iowa.The wedding was held on December 31, 2011 at Park Place Event Centre in Cedar Falls, ...
The Dysart Historical Society will hold a program on Sunday, July 29, at the Historical Center featuring veteran Dysart fireman Harold Langbehn, who will be sharing the stories of the Dysrt Fire Department, "134 Years of Service." Also featured will be fireman Jeff Knupp presenting "The ...
Mary Ann Kucera, Traer, would like to announce the birth of her 13th Grandchild, Claire Alivia Kucera, born July 10, 2012, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. Claire's parents are Rick and Ashley Kucera of Laurel, Iowa. Her big sister, Luci Lynn, welcomes her home also. Grandparents are Randy and Teresa ...
Pam Hinders of Dysart and Kenny Johnson of La Porte City were married on June 23, 2012, at Hickory Hills Park.The officiating minister was Rev. Doug RokkePam's attendants were Lucas Hinders (son) of Aurora, CO; Cole Hinders (son) of Dysart; Kayden Hinders (grandson) of Evansdale.Kenny's ...
Forty-seven members of the William and Christena Heckroth family attended their biannual reunion at the Hickory Hills Lakeview Lodge on Sunday, July 8th. The event was hosted by Janet Heckroth; Donna, Justin, and Shelby Weber; Joanne Lewis; (from Florida) and Kendall, Kate, Andy, and Erin ...