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Dysart News

Pastor Muters welcomed by Zion’s children

With the help of some bold, colorful artwork, the children of Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart welcomed their newly called pastor, Rev. Matthew Muters, and his family during the Sunday, November 14 worship service. Prior to accepting the call at Zion, Rev. Muters was previously in tandem ministry ...

Hoskey gives students unique experience on Veterans Day

North Tama students experienced Veterans Day this year through the eyes of a familiar face — their teacher. North Tama Social Studies teacher and 2006 South Tama High School graduate Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Hoskey is in his first year of teaching but is certainly not new to ...

Em Kaye’s Boutique joins Main Street Dysart

A family nickname is now part of a dream come true for Emma Kaye Winkelpleck of Clutier — Main Street Dysart’s newest business owner. At just 19-years-old, Winkelpleck is now the proud owner of Em Kaye’s Boutique located at 321 Main Street in downtown Dysart in the former Sassy’s ...

Dysart Council talks TIF, lagoon project price increase

Dysart’s annual TIF (Tax Increment Financing) report was top of agenda during the regular November meeting of the Dysart City Council last Wednesday, November 10. Maggie Burger with Speer Financial was in attendance to report to the council and Mayor Tim Glenn on the city’s current debt ...

Volunteers needed for decorating Dysart City Park

Come share the fun of bringing Christmas joy to the Dysart community! The Dysart Development Corporation and the Dysart Lions Club are seeking volunteers to decorate Dysart City Park for the Christmas holiday. With much work ahead, the groups are looking for volunteers between the hours of 9:00 ...

Local program showers expectant mothers with hope, services

More than 20 Tama and Benton county expectant mothers stopped by the Norma Anders Public Library this past Saturday morning to take part in a community baby shower organized by India Snow-Watt, program supervisor with Lutheran Social Services of Iowa (LSI). Snow-Watt operates the family ...

40/8 Nurse Scholarship Awards

On October 27, 2021 the Forty and Eight veterans' organization Local 568 awarded nurse training scholarships to six deserving young ladies who are nearing the completion of their nurse's training. Pictured left to right: Jerry Lehtola Chef de Gare of the 40/8 and nurse recipients Danielle ...

Union students hit the right notes, advance to All-State Music Festival

Five Union High School students have been selected to attend the Iowa All-State Music Festival. This is the highest individual honor an Iowa high school musician can receive. Joseph Bistline, son of Mike and Jen Bistline, Matthew Carlson, son of Steph and Reid Carlson, Sam Klein, son of Shane ...

Carlson accepts Union write-in board seat

County auditors are guaranteed a certain number of write-ins to tally every election cycle — from ‘anyone else’ to ‘Big Bird’ to 'can't remember the name’ — they’ve probably seen it on a ballot. This past combined city/school election was no different, but the write-in ...

Dysart Geneseo Class of 1971

Dysart Geneseo Class of 1971 held their 50th Class Reunion on Sept. 3, 2021 at the Dysart Country Club. Former D-G High School Coach, Physical Education Teacher and Drivers Education Instructor Kent Folsom was the special guest of the evening. Pictured are, front row (left to right): Diana ...