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Letters to the Editor

Beauty & The Beast rehearsals start Feb. 20

Union Middle School Students Auditions for Prairie Fire children's Theatre's original musical production of "Beauty and the Beast" will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. in the auditorium at Union Middle School in Dysart.Up to 75 students are needed to play the roles of Beauty, ...

Valentine Dinner & Concert at Church of Promise

The Church of Promise is hosting a VALENTINE DINNER and CONCERT featuring the group 4TEH. The public is invited, with no charge, but reservations are required. There will be a lasagna dinner, along with dinner music featuring the group 4TEH singing valentine songs and closing with gospel music. ...

Seniors meet for dinner Feb. 14

The Senior Citizens will meet on Tuesday, February 14 for a pot luck dinner at noon in the Dysart Community Building. Bring your own table service and a dish to share. The Catholics will do the coffee and cleanup.500 is played after lunch. Everyone is welcome!If you need help to carry your ...

Deb Reed’s service honored with book donation

The Dysart Fine Arts Club donated an arts book to the Norma Anders Public Library to honor library director Deb Reed on her retirement. Dancers Among Us, A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday, is a New York Times bestseller by photographer Jordan Matter. The selection adds to the library fine ...

Three Dysart students graduate from Hawkeye

Three students from Dysart have graduated from Hawkeye Community College in the Fall 2016 ceremony. Justin Barker received a certification in Truck Driving and Transportation Training; Noah Dobson received a certification as a CNC Machine Set-Up Specialist and a diploma in CNC Machining ...

Library News for Friday, January 20

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARYSaturday, January 21: Library Director Deb Reed's Retirement Open House, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the main library. Please join us in celebrating Deb's 22 years of service with an open house. Come to share memories and to wish her a happy retirement!Monday, January 23: ...

4-H Winter Carnival Jan. 28

Tama County 4-H will be holding their Annual Winter Carnival January 28, 2017. This event is open to the public and will be located at the Toledo Reinig Center. 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 drink. All ...

Applicants sought for 2017 Beef Queen

The Tama County Cattlemen are seeking applicants for the 2017 Beef Queen. Applicants must be 16 by May 1, 2017 and their parents must be current, paid members of the Tama County Cattlemen. Applications are available by contacting Matt Jackson (641-750-1278 or matt.jackson07@gmail.com). ...

Start planning for spring’s windbreak planting right now!

It's January, and blustery winds blowing. Some days it's difficult to imagine that spring's not far away.No, it's not too early to begin planning a new windbreak or an addition to an existing one. In fact, time is running out to apply for cost-share.Windbreaks are a great way to conserve ...

Free movie at Dysart UMC

Dysart United Methodist Church will be presenting a free movie for all this Sunday, January 15. Soul Surfer, a true story directed by Sean McNamara, will be shown from 4-6 p.m. at the church.Popcorn and drinks will be served and everyone of all ages is invited! This film is rated PG.