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Letters to the Editor

Union 4th Grade Basketball Team wraps up great year

The 4th Grade Union Basketball Team had a spectacular year with an 11-2 overall record and a tournament championship.The boys participated in the J-League (Jesup League) against Independence, Wapsie Valley, Jesup, Waterloo Columbus, Center Point-Urbana, Janesville and Hudson. After wrapping up ...

Union students visit local non-profit organizations

On Friday, February 2, a group of twelve Union High School students had the opportunity to spend the day learning about local non-profits and the work they do in our community. In the morning, we spent time volunteering at the NE Iowa Food Bank, then we dropped off a check for just under $60 to ...

Requests for Better Tomorrows funding

The Better Tomorrows Board announces the availability of the 20182019 Request for Proposals (RFP), contingent upon receipt of Early Childhood (TANF) Funding and School-Ready Children Grant Funding.The Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa School Ready and Early Childhood (TANF) Grant is an ...

Ike’s Tract sign-up meeting February 22

The Izaak Walton Shooting Facility (aka Ike's Tract) located 2.5 miles west of Toledo reopened on August 3, 2012, under new rules and regulations. Since the reopening area shooters have shown a renewed interest in the facility. During 2016 and 2017 there were 127 shooters authorized to use the ...

Can you do the math?

Pictured here are the Top 15 Overall performers from this year's MATHCOUNTS contest at Union Middle School. They include, front row (L to R): Alexa Weber, Alana Higgins, Carlie Spore, Josie Werner. Middle row: Hayden Spore, Gabriel Jesse, Christian Ryan, Josef Schmitz, and Sam Klein. Back row: ...

Tama County Cattlemen host banquet March 3

On March 3rd, the Tama County Cattlemen will be hosting their annual banquet at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. The evening will begin with social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by a prime rib dinner at 6:30 p.m.. The evening's entertainment will feature David Kruse, owner and president of ...

Dysart’s Holiday House Walk benefits community

The Dysart Holiday House Walk, held last December 3rd, was a very successful community event. The biennial walk was sponsored by the HAT ( Hospitality & Tour ) Team and the Dysart Development Corporation. Proceeds from the Holiday Walk were used to benefit the Dysart community. ...

Tama County Beef Queen applications now available

Applications are now available for the 2018 Tama County Beef Queen. Applicants should be 16 years old by April 1 of 2018, and their parents must be paid members of the Tama County Cattlemen's Association. Interested candidates can get applications from Matt Jackson (641-750-1278) or at ...