Above, the senior girls were winners of this year's powder puff game during Homecoming week and pose with their trophy. For more scenes from this year's Homecoming festivities, pick up a copy of this week's print issue!

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is proud to recognize Mr. Beck of Union Community Schools in La Porte City, Iowa as the 2015 ACTE Region III Teacher of the Year. Mr. Beck's selection for this award is a testament to the scope and impact of his contributions to career ...

Due to the Community Building renovations not being finished, there will not be a dinner in October. There will be a Pot Luck held on November 10 at noon with the Baptists doing the coffee and clean-up.

Union High School will participate in the Iowa College Application Campaign, a statewide program sponsored by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. It is part of a national effort to encourage high school seniors to start the college application process.As part of Iowa's college access ...

2015 Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10 this year with the theme of "Hear the Beep - Where you Sleep." There will be many local activities for kids to take part in this annual tradition, including:Thursday, October 8, 9:30 a.m. - Raggedy Ann & Andy Preschool 3 year-olds will be at the ...

Fifty years ago, on July 27, 1965, Michael A McLaughlin DDS opened his dental practice in Dysart after receiving his degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Developing a passion for Hawkeye sports while in school, his goal was to set up a practice within easy driving distance to Iowa ...

The Union High School National Honor Society (UHS NHS) will again be competing in the Northeast Iowa Food Bank Student Food Drive. The Student Food Drive gives our students the opportunity to help their school and other groups in need in their community as well as promotes volunteerism and ...

La Porte City Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chocolate Walk on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be two starting locations: La Porte City Golf Club, 9699 Bishop Ave., La Porte City; and Funky Monkey Vintage Finds, 308 Hwy. 218N. The Chamber will be handing out ...

On Saturday, October 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. you are invited to attend the Taste of Dysart's Annual Fall Festival. Eight Iowa wineries including: Cedar Ridge Winery, Engelbrecht Family Winery, Fox Ridge Winery, Fireside Winery, John Ernest Vineyard and Winery, Santa Maria Vineyard and Winery, ...

Jenna Scott was recently elected as a new member of the Union Community School Board. She will be serving a four year term and is grateful and excited about this opportunity to become more involved with the district.