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Letters to the Editor

Wolf Creek debuts Alice in Wonderland February 9

Wolf Creek Players would like to announce their spring production of Alice In Wonderland with performances on February 9th at 7 p.m., 10th at 2 and 7 p.m. and 11th at 2 p.m. Performance will be held at the St. Joe Building, located at 101 Clark St in Dysart.Alice In Wonderland will be directed ...

Union Schools receive new “Dechoker” medical devices

"Breathing is mandatory!" Choking is the 4th leading cause of emergency deaths; while brain damage can occur in 4-6 minutes during a choking episode and sometimes the emergency procedure of the Heimlich is unsuccessful.Union Community Schools (LaPorte City/Dysart) were gifted some new medical ...

January 23 event welcomes all male singers

Men in the Cedar Valley who like to sing are invited to the Black Hawk Metro's Proud Image Chorus Guest Night! The event will take place on Tuesday, January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church, 4031 Lafayette in Evansdale. Please call Alan Ferden at (319) 269-1589 for more information.

Movie Night at Dysart UMC January 28

Dysart United Methodist Church will be hosting a Movie Night on Sunday, January 28 from 4 to 6 p.m.All Saints is the heart-warming film showing on the big screen in the sanctuary. When a group of Burmese refugees join the congregation, the pastor of a failing Anglican church attempts to aid ...

UMS Band members chosen for District Honor Band

Three students from the Union Middle School Band program were chosen to participate in the NEIBA Honor Band held at Oelwein High School on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. Students chosen for honor band were Gabriel Jesse on clarinet, son of Christina and Brian Jesse of LaPorte City, Iowa, ...

Bohemian Mutual presents two with $500 scholarships

Megan McCrary is the daughter of Sandra and Darcy Rasmussen of Montour and Trevor Lewis is the son of Chris Lewis of Garwin and they are the recipients of the Bohemian Mutual Insurance Associations 2016/2017 $500 scholarships. This is the fourth year the company has offered these scholarships. ...

Tama County 4-H Winter Carnival Jan. 20

Tama County 4-H will be holding their Annual Winter Carnival Saturday, January 20, 2018. This event is open to the public and will be located at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Meal and games will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The meal includes: maid-rite or hotdog, chips, fresh veggies, a bar and a ...

4-H Judges Training Jan. 27

Join the ranks of 4-H static exhibit judges or expand your project judging areas by attending the 4-H Judges Training of Saturday, January 27, 2018, 9:15-3:30, Reinig Center, 1007 Prospect Dr., in Toledo, Iowa, Tama County, (snow date Feb.3). Participants will learn from Iowa State University ...

Iowa Outdoors: Renew your licenses for 2018

Hunters, anglers and trappers are encouraged to purchase their 2018 license before their 2017 license expires. Annual Iowa hunting, fishing and trapping licenses expire on Jan.10. License holders who purchased the three year option should check the date range printed on their license for ...

Dysart Historical Society Fundraiser January 14

A Dysart Historical Society Fund Raiser Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, January 14th, at the Dysart Community Building from 8:00 A.M. until noon. The menu will include pancakes, link sausage, fruit cup, and beverages. There will be a free will donation.Proceeds from the breakfast ...