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Education

Union school board swears in new directors

DYSART – Newly-elected Union school board director Amanda Sheffler took the oath of office alongside returning directors Reid Carlson, Lindsay Pipho, and Cady Schmidt during the Monday, Nov. 24, annual organizational meeting held in the media center at Union Middle School. Sheffler won ...

An ‘Adventure’ to remember: Union High School stages fall production

LA PORTE CITY – Union High School’s drama department staged the science fiction comedy “Adventure” by JD Atkins on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 at Matt Auditorium. Under second-year director Holden Caloud, the two-act show featured seniors Jersey Siech, Addie Engle, and Ella Grote in the lead ...

North Tama school board swears in new directors

TRAER – Newly-elected North Tama school board directors Seth Seda and LeRoy Staker took the oath of office alongside returning director David Calderwood during the Monday, Nov. 17, annual organizational meeting held in the junior high commons. Seda defeated Jordan Hagedon on Nov. 4 for the ...

Hosek named to BVU Fall 2025 Academic All-Conference Team

STORM LAKE – The American Rivers Conference recently announced its 2025 Fall Academic All-Conference list, and Ryan Hosek of Traer was among the 34 Buena Vista student-athletes honored. A total of 686 student-athletes league wide were named to this year's team. To be eligible, a ...

North Tama pays tribute to veterans

TRAER – More than a dozen area veterans were recognized on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at an assembly at North Tama High School. Before the assembly, veterans and their families were invited to a breakfast in the gym lobby. Eighth-graders served the breakfast. On the tables ...

Celebrating Excellence in Tama County 4-H

GLADBROOK – On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, the Gladbrook Memorial Building was filled with pride and applause as Tama County hosted its annual 4-H Awards Program. The event honored the dedication and accomplishments of local youth who participated in 4-H throughout the 2024-2025 4-H year. From ...

Gladbrook-Reinbeck narrowly passes $17.3 mil bond referendum on third try

Telegraph Note: This story first published in last week's Sun Courier newspaper. It is being reprinted here as a courtesy to our readers. REINBECK – On its third try in four years, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District has finally passed a school bond referendum. A mere 16 votes ...

Union’s $18.5 million bond referendum fails

LA PORTE CITY – The Union Community School District's $18.5 million bond referendum has failed according to unofficial results, garnering just over 56% of the vote share. The one-question public measure was part of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 city-school election and asked voters to approve ...