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Education

Clutier Alumni banquet set for April 11 at Post home

CLUTIER – The Clutier Alumni Association will meet on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the annual banquet at the Clutier Legion Hall. Social hour begins at 4 p.m., with dinner following at 6 p.m. BYOB. The Clutier Public Library will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for alumni who would like ...

Let’s hear it for the boy(s)!

TRAER – The boys were back on the North Tama stage twice last week as part of the music department’s annual Swing Show – during a matinee on Wednesday, March 11, and an evening performance on Thursday, March 12. While male students have always been well represented in band, choir has ...

La Porte-Dysart FFA to host annual pancake breakfast March 29

DYSART – The La Porte-Dysart FFA Chapter will be hosting their annual FFA Member Scholarship breakfast at Union Middle School in Dysart on Sunday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. This free-will donation breakfast funds our senior scholarship program for graduating members. FFA members will be ...

North Tama students highlight hands-on learning during CTE showcase

TRAER — Students from across North Tama’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs presented to local business leaders over the noon hour on Friday, Feb. 27, as part of a student showcase. The event brought together instructors and students from Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates ...

Wilson appointed to North Tama school board vacancy

TRAER – The North Tama County Board of Education appointed and promptly swore in its newest member last week, rural Traer resident Ashton Wilson. The District 7 seat became vacant following David Boldt’s resignation on Jan. 26. Two individuals interested in the appointment, including ...

North Tama 2025-26 Honor Rolls

TRAER – The North Tama honor roll is based on the 4-point system. A 3.667 GPA is required for the ‘A’ Honor Roll and a 3.000 GPA is required for the ‘B’ Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL QUARTER 2 A HONOR ROLL Isabella Allen Gabriela Allen Ean Bradley Isla Breakenridge Brayton ...

Upper Iowa University announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2025 Fall Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. Local students named to the list include: -John Pranger of La Porte City -Logan ...

Union inducts 2015 wrestling squad, grappler Max Thomsen into Hall of Fame

LA PORTE CITY – Union High School rounded out the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 ceremonies by inducting two final recipients on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 – the legendary 2015 wrestling team and one of the program’s most accomplished individuals, grappler Max Thomsen. Both were honored in the ...

Redhawk doors open to public during grand opening celebration

TRAER – Following roughly 15 months of construction, the North Tama high school addition is officially open for schooling. “A big thank you goes out to our district voters … who jumped on board and voted ‘yes’ for an increase in our levy and the issuing of our bonds,” school ...