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Education

Daniel O’Connor named to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Daniel O'Connor of La Porte City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the ...

Murty among youth leaders honored at 2026 State 4-H Recognition Day

AMES – Iowa 4-H members demonstrated leadership, communication and career-readiness skills during the annual State 4-H Recognition Day interviews held in late March at Iowa State University and virtually across the state. Senior 4-H members in grades 9-12 interviewed for state and national ...

North Tama awards over $100K in scholarships during Senior Awards Night

TRAER – On Wednesday, May 6, North Tama County High School hosted the annual Senior Awards Night during which more than $100,000 in scholarships were announced. The ceremony was held in the gymnasium and began with a public reception at 6 p.m. Punch and appetizers were served and for an ...

Union awards over $82K in local scholarships during Senior Recognition Night

LA PORTE CITY – On Wednesday, May 6, Union High School hosted the annual Senior Scholarship and Recognition Night. As has become tradition, it was an amazing night celebrating the current senior class. Local scholarships generated over $82,000 worth of monetary college support; this does not ...

Union receives ‘A’ bond rating

LA PORTE CITY – The Union Community School District has received an “A” rating as it prepares to issue $10.5 million of school infrastructure sales, services, and use tax revenue bonds. The long-term rating was designated by S&P Global of Chicago. When issued, the bonds will be ...

Tama County 4-H announces youth programs open to all

TOLEDO – From building with LEGO bricks to casting a fishing line, making breakfast while reading, and scoring goals on the soccer field, Tama County 4-H is bringing the fun this summer with a variety of engaging programs open to **all youth**. Families are invited to explore these handson ...

Hanson, Lasley recognized by Gov. Reynolds for academic excellence

DES MOINES – Jillian Hanson, a senior at Union Community School District, and Joshua Lasley, a senior at North Tama County Community School District, were among those recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 24th Annual ...

Tama County WHEP teams earn top honors at State Competition

MILFORD – Tama County 4-H youth earned top finishes at the Iowa 4-H State Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Contest held April 11 at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in rural Milford. The Tama Turkeys (Jude Grismer, Gabriel Grismer, and Wyatt Upah) captured first place in the junior team ...

Union’s FY2027 property tax levy rate to decline

LA PORTE CITY – The Union Community School District’s proposed property tax levy rate for fiscal year 2027 is 3.18% lower than the previous year. The proposed rate of $11.404 per $1,000 of taxable property value for FY27 continues a trend of declining rates at Union CSD in recent years. ...

La Porte-Dysart FFA stand out at 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

AMES – A total of 18 La Porte-Dysart FFA members joined FFA chapters from across Iowa for the 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference April 19-21 at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA ...