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. ...
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 ...
AMES – On Monday, April 20, a group of North Tama students attended the 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames, including sophomore Calleigh Staker who was selected to participate in the State FFA Convention Honor Band – one of just 93 students chosen for the honor. Pictured front row ...
CLUTIER – The Clutier Alumni Association held its annual banquet at the American Legion Post home here on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
WATERLOO – The Hawkeye Community College commencement ceremony set for Friday, May 8, at 7 p.m. will feature retired Black Hawk County sheriff Tony Thompson as the keynote speaker and Union High School Class of 2024 graduate Brock Ruzicka as student speaker. The ceremony will be held at ...
TRAER – North Tama High School celebrated prom last Saturday, April 18, beginning with the Grand March (open to the public) in the high school gym at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing downtown at the Memorial Building. The 2026 theme was A Night in Venice. Amy Lidgett of Amy’s Images ...
DES MOINES – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses, and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities. Dysart was once again recognized for its efforts during the awards presentation on ...
LA PORTE CITY – The Union Community School District improved its four-year graduation rate and was one of 50 districts statewide that had no dropouts during the 2024-25 school year. According to the Iowa Department of Education, Union CSD’s four-year graduation rate in 2025 was 95.52 ...
DYSART – Union Middle School has been named a 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School, recognizing the campus for its intentional focus on relationships, student engagement, and a positive learning environment. This designation is awarded to schools that are creating ...
WATERLOO – Union High School celebrated prom last Saturday, April 11, beginning with the Grand March (open to the public) in the high school auditorium in La Porte City followed by dinner at the Courtyard Marriott in Waterloo and then dancing/after prom activities at Cedar Valley SportsPlex. ...