CEDAR RAPIDS – Congratulations to Jared Thoma, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Thoma, of Jesup was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and Economics. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and ...
North Tama County and Union high schools held commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on Sunday, May 18, in their respective main gyms. The weather was perfect - sunny, slightly balmy, and with relatively calm winds. A small selection of photos from the two ceremonies printed on the ...
LA PORTE CITY – On Wednesday, May 7, Union High School hosted its annual Senior Scholarship and Recognition Night. Once again, it was an amazing night that celebrated the 2025 senior class. The local scholarships generated over $59,000 worth of monetary college support. This does not include ...
DYSART – The annual Arbor Day Dysart-Geneseo Elementary poster winners received their awards from the Dysart Tree Board recently. The duo theme for the year was “Ready. Set. Grow” and “Dysart Trees Matter.” Poster winners pictured above with their posters include (from left) Avery ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Aubrey Gates of La Porte City, IA, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Spring 2025 Dean's List. Gates is majoring in Exercise Science. Gates was among 515 students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an action-packed summer filled with exciting activities for youth of all ages! And you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend! Whether you're eager to explore the great outdoors, try something new, or make lasting memories with friends, this ...