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Iowa Scenic Byways America 250 Road Trip tour wraps up at Meskwaki Settlement

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...

Flag retirement ceremony held in Clutier

CLUTIER – As part of the joint meeting of the Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary held on Tuesday, June 23, at the Post home in Clutier, many flags were retired under The American Legion’s solemn Ceremony for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags.

Traer Nostalgia: Legion 40 & 8 on July 13, 1921

TRAER – Traer hosted a meeting of The American Legion’s "40 & 8" Society from the Iowa 5th Congressional District on July 13, 1921. The antics of the candidates paraded through the business district made it fun for spectators. Seventy members were initiated in a ceremony in the ...

In the Sky: July

July will be an interesting month in the sky. Venus will be the only evening planet, but it will be dazzling bright low in the west. Although it is moving fast in its orbit, from our perspective on the also orbiting Earth, Venus will show very little movement. However, during the first part of ...

Collin Arndt tapped to replace Bruns as Union’s 9-12 activities director

LA PORTE CITY – Pending board approval later this month, the Union Community School District has named Collin Arndt as its new student success coordinator and 9th-12th grade activities director. Arndt brings several years of experience leading athletic and activities programs in northeast ...

UNI recognizes students on Spring 2026 dean’s lists

CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 dean’s lists. Students named to the dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade point average of 3.50 or ...

UNI recognizes Spring 2026 graduates

CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 graduation lists. Congratulations to these local outstanding Panthers on their hard work and success! -Buckingham: Julianna Breakenridge, Bachelor of Arts, ...

Iowa State University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

Iowa State University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List AMES – More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must earn a grade point ...