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Dysart Night Out set for Aug. 4

DYSART, IOWA – The Dysart Police Department and Dysart Chamber of Commerce invite the community to the 3rd annual Dysart Night Out set for next Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dysart City Park. This FREE event brings neighbors, local businesses, community organizations, and first ...

Despite the heat, Dysart Car, Truck & Bike Show draws 150+ vehicles

DYSART – The temperatures were high, but so was the community spirit. Despite the heat, 153 vehicles officially registered for the 24th Annual Dysart Chamber Car, Truck & Bike Show on Friday, July 17. Even more classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles cruised into Downtown Dysart ...

Iowa State Fair bound!

TAMA COUNTY – The hard work, creativity, and dedication of Tama County 4-H members will be on display at the Iowa State Fair this August as many local youth were selected to represent the county through their outstanding exhibits and projects. Following judging at the Tama County Fair on ...

Circus set to visit Dysart next Friday

DYSART – Sponsored by the Dysart Lions Club, the Culpepper & Merriweather Great Combined Circus will perform in Dysart on Friday, Aug. 7, on the grounds of Tama-Benton Co-op located at 504 Estelle Street. Shows will take place at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. C&M Circus has been providing ...

Class of 1961 to host class coffee

TRAER – Everyone is invited to stop in at the Traer Historical Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 8, to help classmates of Traer's Class of 1961 celebrate the “Big 65” reunion since graduation. Come chat with friends and acquaintances while enjoying a cup of coffee. A short ...

Traer Nostalgia: August 3, 1957 Horse Show Parade

TRAER – The Traer Commercial Club and Traer Saddle Club and held the 8th annual horse show at the American Legion Field east of Traer on August 3, 1957. The show began with a parade, led by Judy Street, George Kostlan, Harry Thomas and the Clutier High School marching band. It traveled ...

Weeds and flowers

TOLEDO – On the morning of Monday, July 20, people gathered for the weekly Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. Citizens discussed the prevalence of weeds and flowers and the beauty, annoyance, and containment of such plants during the public comment time. The meeting began with the ...

In the Sky: August

August will be an exciting month in the sky. We will be able to observe three of the best sights in astronomy. One can be seen by everyone, but one can be seen only if you travel, and one can be only partially seen. The first one will be a meteor shower that occurs when a noticeable number of ...

Celebrating kids who ‘do the right thing’

TAMA COUNTY – Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt is ready to go big — really big — for area students. “I want this to be a completely over-the-top, special, make-a-big-deal-about-this award ceremony. Hopefully leave an impact on the kids,” Sheriff Schmidt told the newspaper earlier ...