BySenator Tom Harkin2009 was truly a year for the history books. Over the past 12 months we have faced a severe economic recession and waged war on two fronts. But as we look back, I think 2009 will be remembered as the year we looked our challenges square in the eye and laid down a foundation ...
Every year, the holiday season brings debt, the flu, and holiday parties. Because it's Christmas, the take-charge administrative assistant, Penny, decides that nobody should go home from the office party without a gift. Herb, her grumpy boss refused to foot the bill for gifts for everyone, so ...
The 8th grade girls traveled to Shellsburg on Tuesday to face the Vinton Shellsburg Vickettes for two games. The Knights came out strong from the opening tip and dominated the Vickettes 40-26. Bre Bader led the Knights with 13 points, 4 steals and 3 rebounds in a hard played game. Tessa ...
Our WorldBobbie Hilmer as Baker Elf, Camryn Wise as Elf #4, and Brianna Harvey as Elf #3 performing, "It's Our World."
Winter Music Program 2009
The Union wrestlers took on Jesup and AGWSR at home on December 17, and got the win in both meets. In the Jesup matchup, eight of the Union grapplers had falls to capture the win. They were Logan Thomsen, Garrick Powell, Austin Dengler, Dylan McLaughlin, Chase Kruckemeyer, Justin Macal, Josh ...
Looking for a "spooktacular" way to start the Halloween weekend? Preschool through fifth grade children are invited to attend the Norma Anders Public Library's Halloween Festival Friday, October 30, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The carnival type atmosphere is sure to be a hit for the children with face ...
Bill and Rosemary Frost from Redding, California, enjoyed a visit to Dysart last week. During a visit to Iowa they had been attempting to buy an Iowa flag to fly at their California home without any success. DDC Presiden Dwayne Luze was able to find an Iowa flag which they could purchase.
By Joyce WieseTuesday morning Tama County Supervisors Larry Vest, Dan Wilkens and Kendall Jordan met with Allen Ricks, Iowa State University Extension Regional Director. Ricks stated many changes are being made in the Extension program. Ricks says the Iowa State University Extension has a ...
Members of the Dysart 3rd grade Girl Scout troop enjoying a beautiful fall day and tasting apples at Applecart Orchard near Vinton. Pictured here are: Jenna Steinlage, Chloe Heitmann, Carlie McNeal, Tori Hadachek, Cylie McNeal, MacKenna Hatch, Allie Carty, Megan Carty, and Markeisha DiGiacomo.