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Knights silence Vikings on Homecoming 13-0

Union celebrated a successful Homecoming this week and their first home win of the football season on Friday, Oct. 11 as the Knights shut Vinton-Shellsburg out of the end zones on multiple drives on a cold, windy night."I'm very impressed with our guys who were able to step up on the defensive ...

Gold Star Hall Ceremony to recognize Pfc Meredith Winter

Iowa State University's Great Hall will be the host of the annual Gold Star Hall Ceremony on Veterans Day this year, honoring Private First Class Meredith Deroy Winter formerly of Dysart and three other former students who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Pfc Winter attended Iowa ...

Scheel welcomed into Union Hall of Fame

The 2011 3A football championship team holds a special place in the hearts of the Union faithful, and Jay Scheel was in the middle of the tremendous year. During halftime of the 2019 Homecoming game against Vinton-Shellsburg on Friday, Scheel was inducted into the Union High School Athletic ...

Redhawks finish 2-2 in BCLUW tournament, sweep Spartans on Senior Night

North Tama volleyball took on one last tune-up before their conference tournament as they travel to Conrad for a tournament at BCLUW on Saturday, Oct. 12, going 2-2 on the day as the Redhawks prepare for the postseason."I like this tournament because it's decent competition at the end of the ...

Fields of Faith brings 500 youth together for lessons in life

Though the rain put a damper on the field part, the faith was as strong as ever for the 13th Annual Fields of Faith inside the Union High School gym, hosted by the Union FCA and featuring guest speakers, plenty of laughs and stories of belief to over 500 attendees.Youth from the communities of ...

Knights swept by Wolverines to dash title hopes

After finishing 1-4 in tournament play at Waverly on Saturday, Union volleyball saw their window of opportunity for a conference title close as Dike-New Hartford swept the Knights 25-21, 25-20 and 25-15 in La Porte City.NICL East title aspirations were on the line in this match as Union came in ...

Redhawk comeback stuns Spartans 14-13

It was deja vu all over for the North Tama Redhawks. Down a score with double-digit seconds on the clock. They had seen it before at Hudson only two weeks ago. This time, however, quarterback Skyler Staker watched the games from the visitor stands. In his place, Gabe Kopriva was behind center ...

Schemmel, Scott run opposed in school board elections

Both Districts located in the Dysart area for Union Community Schools will see the ballot for the November 5 election with a candidate each running unopposed for a school board seat.In District #4 encompassing much of the western half of the school district minus the City of Dysart itself, Ben ...

Redhawks notch Homecoming win against Bucs 27-6

North Tama football continues to roll through District play and their season undefeated with a win over East Buchanan 27-6 on Friday, Sept. 28 to go 5-0 and keep their playoff dreams well and alive."We knew East Buc's quarterback could throw well and 22 for them is a particularly good ...

Redhawks cruise by GMG and Colo-Nesco

North Tama volleyball continued their dominance of the Iowa Star South division with wins against GMG and Colo-Nesco this past week without several key players.The Redhawks chose to rest Katie Kopriva and Abby DeBoef as they deal with injuries, presenting an opportunity for younger players to ...