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Dysart Community Foundation announces grants

Local News

DYSART – The Dysart Community Foundation (DCF) is announcing the distribution of $11,019.69 in grants to the following organizations serving the City of Dysart: –Dysart Community Vacation Bible School: Funding assistance for materials and snacks –Norma Anders Public Library: Summer ...

Family of Rita Papakee continues to seek answers

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MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The 10-year anniversary of Rita Papakee’s disappearance on Jan. 16, 2025 has come and passed, and although that date brought some attention back to the case of the Meskwaki Settlement woman who was 41 when she went missing, members of her family are still frustrated ...

Hora-Machacek ALA enjoys outing for lunch at Pizza Ranch

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CLUTIER – Ladies from the Hora-Machacek Legion Auxiliary from Clutier carpooled to Pizza Ranch in Grinnell on Tuesday, June 3. Those traveling were: Deb K, Collette W, Marilyn S, Linda D, Tracy S, Pauline S, Diane C, Margaret B, and Julia B. They met Veronica P. there. Noon buffet was enjoyed ...

Geneseo Alumni Banquet set for June 21

Education

BUCKINGHAM – The Geneseo Alumni Banquet will take place Saturday, June 21, at Geneseo Methodist Church in rural Buckingham, celebrating the 103rd anniversary of the first graduating class. Over 100 invites have been mailed. Social hour is 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.; catering by ...

In the Sky: June

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June will be an interesting month in the sky. Saturn and Venus will be far enough from the Sun to be seen easily before dawn. Saturn will lead the way and will be unmistakable in the southeastern sky in the western end of the large, dim constellation Pisces (the Fish). Brilliant Venus will ...

Klima named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at LMU

Education

HARROGATE, Tenn. – Gracen Klima of La Porte City was recently named to the Lincoln Memorial University Dean's List for the spring semester of 2025. Klima is seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration. To be placed on the Dean's List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a ...

Local Upper Iowa students receive scholarships

Education

FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University (UIU) celebrated academic excellence during its annual Honors & Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 12, at the Fayette Campus. More than $432,000 in scholarships were awarded through 212 individual recognitions including the following local ...

Celebrate ‘Get Outdoors Day’ with Tama County Conservation

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OTTER CREEK LAKE & PARK – It’s almost summer and that can only mean one thing – GET OUTDOORS! The Tama County Conservation Board is inviting the public to enjoy a FREE canoeing day at Otter Creek Lake and Park on June 14 in celebration of national “GET OUTDOORS DAY.” ...