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Letters to the Editor

Union wins fifth in a row

The Union Knights traveled to Waterloo Columbus Friday night in 2A DISTRICT 4 action and picked up their fifth consecutive win 48-7.The Knights utilized great field position in the first half as turnovers and great defensive play put up 41 points.Leading tacklers for the Knights are Ben Rempe ...

Class of 1962 meets for 55 year reunion

The Class of 1962 celebrated their 55 year at Chelle's in Dysart on Saturday, September 30, 2017. The group had a very enjoyable day. Pictured are, front row (L to R): Belva Degner Barthelmes, Cheryl Helm Selk, Susan Nelson, Pat Feurbach Hansen, Sandy Vesely Flickinger, Joyce Pippert Lyons, ...

Operation EDITH, part of Fire Prevention Week, is October 9

2017 Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14 this year with the theme of "Every Second Counts - Plan 2 Ways Out!" There will be many local activities for kids to take part in this annual tradition.Operation EDITH (Emergency Drills in the Home) helps families plan escape routes, test smoke alarms, ...

Fall Festival planned for October 8 at Otter Creek Park

On Sunday, October 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Tama County Conservation Board will be hosting a fun and interesting Fall Festival celebration. The event will be hosted at the Tama County Nature Center, Otter Creek Lake and Park. The day's festivities are offered free of charge.The event will ...

Need home repairs? Local fund can help!

The Tama County Board of Supervisors is encouraging all county homeowners that need assistance with exterior home improvements to complete Region 6 Housing Trust Fund applications. Eligible exterior emergency home improvements can include roof, window, and siding replacements. Land sales ...

Eight members of Class of 1949 meet

The Class of 1949 met September 2nd at Chelle's at 4:30 P.M. with eight class members and four guests present. A delicious meal was served to the group who enjoyed having all present relate to the group about their activities. Correspondence was given for those who were not able to attend, ...

Spore is Kid Captain at Iowa

Sam Spore, 15, of Dysart, will serve as the Kid Captain at this Saturday's Iowa Hawkeyes home football game against North Texas.Sam, the son of Chad and Heidi Spore, was born in Uganda and spent the first 12 years of his life in an orphanage there. Diagnosed with hydrocephalus and spina bifida, ...

Opening night for Vietnam War documentary September 17

Everyone is welcome to view the opening night of "The Vietnam War" documentary at the Tama Legion on Sunday, September 17.The Sons of The American Legion in Tama contacted Iowa Public Television several months ago to host a "public viewing of public television." This film by Ken Burns and Lynn ...

We Build Champions Camp

The 2017 We Build Champions Camp was held at the Dysart City Park on August 27. Pictured here are the egg toss champions Steele Schmitz and Landry Mouton.