LA PORTE CITY – The Union-North Tama girls soccer team notched a pair of wins at home last week – including against winless Decorah in an 8-0 shutout – improving to 5-6-3 as the season heads into the final stretch. Freshman forward Ellie Pospisil led the Knights against the Vikings ...
BOSTON – The 129th running of the prestigious Boston Marathon took place on Monday, April 21, and among the 30,000 Boston Qualifiers (BQs) accepted was Traer native Tim Yuska whose own race dreams originated many years ago on Hwy 63. “We are very proud of him, but have no idea where he ...
DES MOINES – Two major roadblocks remain before Iowa lawmakers can pass the state’s budget and end the 2025 legislative session — pipelines and paraeducator pay, among a few other spending priorities. Iowa lawmakers will not receive most session per-diem payments after Friday, May 2 — ...
DES MOINES – Mason Hosek, a student at North Tama County High School, and Kengo Uchiyama-Hansen, a student at Union High School, were among the 424 Iowa high school seniors recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual ...
DYSART – The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) is proud to announce its rebranding as the Dysart Chamber of Commerce, unveiling a new name and updated mission statement to better reflect its expanded role and commitment to the community. This transformation marks a significant milestone in ...
CLUTIER – The Clutier High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet on Saturday, April 5, at the Hora-Machacek American Legion post home. Honored class attendees this year included Trevor Wiebbecke (‘90) – 35th reunion; Mark Dvorak, Kevin Fisher, Randy Parizek, and Gloria ...
TRAER – Piano students of Sharon Owens and Carri Holst held a piano recital Sunday, April 27, at the Kupka Cultural Center in the Traer Public Library. Twenty-four students performed, ranging from first grade to 11th grade. Following the program, a reception to congratulate the students on ...
TOLEDO – The Monday, April 28 Tama County Supervisors meeting went on like usual under the cloud of the day's possible storms; at one point, the lights in the room flickered on and off, but this was just Sheriff's Office Investigator Trevor Killian leaning against the light switch. The ...
TRAER – Tama County SKIP (Supporting Kids in Prevention), Tama County Public Health & Home Care, and ISU Extension and Outreach collaborated with the Traer Theatre to provide an evening out for families on April 23. Families were able to attend the movie and receive admission, small ...
DYSART – “The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago.” But today is good, too. Such were the words of wisdom that Pastor Dan Hartwig, Dysart Tree Board President, told members of the Dysart-Geneseo Elementary Student Council last Friday afternoon as they worked together near ...