TRAER – North Tama vocal music teacher Christine (Chris) McFate has resigned. During the Monday, Oct. 20, North Tama school board meeting, McFate’s resignation letter and separation agreement were accepted by the board unanimously (David Boldt was absent) following a closed session that ...
DYSART – The Union Community School District recently hosted a pair of town halls in an effort to further the community’s understanding of the $18.5 million general obligation bond referendum that will be on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 city-school election ballot. “We feel this year ...
STORM LAKE – Ryan Hosek of Traer recently received the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award. The award was given to nine Buena Vista University business students and nine science students for the 2025 academic year. The awards, which range up to $10,000, were created by two separate ...
DYSART – Get ready to cackle, twirl, and celebrate spooky season with Dysart’s most enchanting fall tradition! Dancin’ with the Witches returns on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Dysart. This lively event is perfect for all ages – whether you’re a witch at ...
MONTOUR – Beginning and aspiring farmers are invited to Practical Farmers of Iowa’s annual Beginning Farmer Retreat. The two-day event will take place Nov. 22-23 at Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center (3005 E Ave.) in Montour. “Getting into farming isn’t easy,” says Rachel ...
TRAER – North Tama teacher Christine (Chris) McFate remains on paid administrative leave as the district continues its investigation into a social media post she made last month in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On Thursday, Sept. 12, two days after ...
TOLEDO – The deadline to file as a candidate for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 city-school election came and went last month, and while a significant number of incumbents chose to run for reelection, a pair of directors from both the North Tama County and Union school boards made the decision to ...
DYSART – Kindergarten through fifth grade students at Dysart-Geneseo Elementary received hands-on lessons in farm safety last week thanks to a collaborative program led by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County and Youngblut Ag. The initiative, designed to educate young ...
LA PORTE CITY – All schools in the Union Community School District earned a rating of “Commendable” or higher in the Iowa Department of Education's 2024-25 School Performance Profiles. Union High School received a “High Performing” designation, marking its highest rating since ...
LA PORTE CITY – Union Class of 2025 alum Tyler Gates of La Porte City has been selected to participate in the 2025-2026 school year’s Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program. The one-year program focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. ...