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Letters to the Editor

McLaughlin celebrates 50 years in practice

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 ...

La Porte City Chocolate Walk Oct. 8

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 ...

UHS to compete in student food drive

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 ...

2015 Fire Prevention Week schedule

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 ...

All-state barn tour Sept. 26 & 27

Important historic barns throughout Iowa will be opened to the public during the Iowa Barn Foundation's two-day, self-guided all-state barn tour Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.In our area, the closest barn open for visitation is the Hayward Round Brick ...

Taste of Dysart’s Annual Fall Festival Oct. 3

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, ...

WWII program at Historical Center Oct. 11

Remembering World War II with Wayne Leo will be held Sunday, October 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dysart Historical Center. There will also be a dedication of the Agricultural Historical Timeline and a dedication of the Mary Degner Hatpin Collection.The Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the new ...

Windbreaks 101

Do you have a windbreak on your farm or acreage? Do you need one? How do you start? Are there any financial incentives to help with the cost?Butler County Extension & Outreach is holding an informational meeting on windbreaks at the Butler County Extension Office in Allison on ...

Scott joins Union School Board

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.

Sept. 11 marked with memorial tree planting

Fifteen memorial evergreen trees of different sizes were planted on the south side of the C.R. Roberts Trail east of Holstead Street.Varieties included: Black Hills Spruce, Medora Juniper, Tannenbaum Mugo Pine, Montgomery Spruce, Fat Albert Spruce, Yellow Arborvitae, Iowa Juniper, Fastigiata ...