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Aubrey Lund of Garrison named to dean’s list

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Aubrey Lund of Garrison was named to the dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2025 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean's list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained ...

Jared Thoma graduates from Coe College

CEDAR RAPIDS – Congratulations to Jared Thoma, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Thoma, of Jesup was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and Economics. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and ...

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

North Tama County and Union high schools held commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on Sunday, May 18, in their respective main gyms. The weather was perfect - sunny, slightly balmy, and with relatively calm winds. A small selection of photos from the two ceremonies printed on the ...

Union awards over $59K in local scholarships during Senior Recognition Night

LA PORTE CITY – On Wednesday, May 7, Union High School hosted its annual Senior Scholarship and Recognition Night. Once again, it was an amazing night that celebrated the 2025 senior class. The local scholarships generated over $59,000 worth of monetary college support. This does not include ...

Traer Community Foundation announces 2025 grants

TRAER – The Traer Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the 2025 disbursements for a total of $92,131.00. This is the 33rd year of awarding grants. Foundation grants to the community now total $1,093,131.00. The following community betterment projects by non-profit ...

Dysart Tree Board names poster winners

DYSART – The annual Arbor Day Dysart-Geneseo Elementary poster winners received their awards from the Dysart Tree Board recently. The duo theme for the year was “Ready. Set. Grow” and “Dysart Trees Matter.” Poster winners pictured above with their posters include (from left) Avery ...

Traer Memorial Day Schedule (Sunday, May 25)

TRAER – On Sunday, May 25, the Traer American Legion Kubik-Finch Post 142 will conduct the following Memorial Day Cemetery Rifle Salute Schedule. 8:15 a.m.: Meet at Traer Memorial Building 8:45 a.m.: West Union Cemetery (1799 QQ Ave, Traer) 9:00 a.m.: St. Paul Catholic Cemetery (1102 ...

Hora-Machacek plans Memorial Day weekend

CLUTIER – Ladies met on May 6, 2025, at the post home in Clutier from the Hora-Machacek Legion Auxiliary. No formal meeting was held due to the number of members in attendance. Diane reported there were 94 students at Government Day. Workers from our unit were Diane C, Collette W, and Linda ...

Aubrey Gates named to USF Spring 2025 Dean’s List

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Aubrey Gates of La Porte City, IA, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Spring 2025 Dean's List. Gates is majoring in Exercise Science. Gates was among 515 students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester ...

‘Great moments are born from great opportunity’

CRESCO – Multiple Union athletes from both the boys and girls squads earned state berths on Thursday, May 15, during the Class 2A district meet hosted by Crestwood in Creso including members of nine different Knights relay teams. “The night started out amazing,” boys head coach Scott ...