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Letters to the Editor

Local bone marrow recipients meet for reunion in Coralville

Recently four area residents attended the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics' (UIHC) Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Reunion for survivors, families, caregivers, and staff at the Marriott in Coralville. All four had their BMT at UIHC and all four had the same transplant doctor, Dr. ...

Monroe Barnstormers 4H Club meeting

The Monroe Barnstormers 4H Club held a monthly meeting at the Norma Anders Public Library in Dysart, IA on Sunday, October 1, 2017. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4H pledge, roll call was taken. Those in attendance included: Logan Brown, ...

Union to present first concert of season October 17

On Tuesday, Oct. 17th, the Union High School vocal music department will present their Fall Concert as the first public event of the 2017-2018 Fine Arts season at 7:30pm.Mr. Mitchell, vocal director at UHS stated, "This will be a great way for the public to experience the great things to come ...

Planning begins for Christmas on Main, set for Dec. 2

Plans are underway for Christmas on Main and Candy Cane Lane which will take place on December 2, 2017 on Main Street in Dysart. Events at the Community building start at 9 am and include the JadCo dancers, Union Carolers, and Wolf Creek Players. Holiday hay rides and the entrance of Mr. and ...

Pave the Way, Building our Future, Brick by BricK

The Dysart Women's Club brings a new community improvement project to Dysart. A brick garden at the Dysart Park created with personalized bricks, will appear early next summer. The 2017 fundraiser, which will last from October 15-December 31, 2017, will use all donation proceeds to purchase ...

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 ...