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Education

North Tama County board approves bond question for March 7 ballot

At its Monday meeting, the North Tama County Board of Education approved a bond issue question that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, March 7, 2023. If voters approve the bond, the district will move forward on a series of projects to address our most significant facility needs. These ...

North Tama Elementary principal to resign

The North Tama school district will be in need of a new principal yet again following the resignation of elementary principal Susan Johnson which took place during this past Monday’s school board meeting. It was only last March the district accepted the resignation of its former secondary ...

Santa and Mrs. Claus make a stop in Dysart

It was a busy, busy Saturday night in Dysart last weekend for Santa and Mrs. Claus who made a stop by the Dysart Community Building. The jolly couple welcomed dozens of children to the lower level of the building from 5 to 7 p.m. as part of Soup with Santa sponsored by Club Dysart and in ...

North Tama Dollars for Scholars to hold 3rd annual fundraiser meal

Come Celebrate with us! Who? North Tama Dollars for Scholars What? 3rd Annual Free Will Offering Celebration Meal including chili, beefburgers, and desserts. Where? North Tama School Concession Stand When? Friday, December 16, 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during Redhawk v. Baxter ...

North Tama Schools audit report released

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C., certified public accountants based in West Des Moines, released an audit report on Monday, Dec. 5 on the North Tama County Community School District. Financial highlights The District's revenues totaled $7,448,515 for the year ended June 30, 2021, an ...

No action taken by North Tama school board on 8-Player football

It’s beginning to look a lot like the Redhawks will not be moving to 8-Player varsity football for the immediate future. During both the annual meeting of the North Tama Board of Education and the regular monthly meeting — held back to back on Monday, Nov. 21 — the topic of possibly ...

North Tama 2022-23 Quarter 1 Honor Rolls

The 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. Junior High Q1 A Honor Roll Isabella Allen Shawna Cibula Brayton Cibula Kahlia Even Rebekah Frana Isabelle Gropper Griffin ...

Redhawks ponder move to 8-Man

Is eight better than 11? Keeping the North Tama football team flying high into the future was top of mind for the more than 40 members of the public who attended a community meeting on Nov. 9 to discuss possibly moving the Redhawks from 11-player to 8-player. The meeting — held in the North ...

Gates signs with Sioux Falls volleyball

With her family, friends, coaches, and teammates gathered around her in the Union High School gym on Friday, Nov. 11, senior student-athlete Aubrey Gates signed to continue her athletic career at the University of Sioux Falls (USF) next school year. “The culture of the school ... and the ...

Union Carolers seek holiday bookings

In need of music for a holiday gathering, Christmas party, or church meeting? The Union Carolers are now accepting bookings for events throughout eastern Iowa. The Union Carolers are an a cappella ensemble that provides about 20 minutes of holiday music for any festive event, all while ...