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Letters to the Editor

2015 football camp signups

The 14th annual "We Build Champions" Football Camp will be held Sunday, August 30th, 2015 at the UMS in Dysart (see signup form on page 6 of this week's print issue). The camp is open to boys and girls of ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT enrolled in grades K-2. Individual skills will be emphasized and flag ...

Seniors host dinner Sept. 15

On July 14, we enjoyed an afternoon with a dinner at the Dysart United Methodist Church. Reta Callahan and Becky Lassen served the dinner. A table prayer was given by Pastor Linda Butler.The next dinner will be on September 15, as planned at this time. It will be in the Community Building if it ...

Camp Creamery a rousing success

35 children invaded the Wolf Creek Players Theatre for a full, fun-filled week of learning to dance, sing and act with the assistance of three young actors from the Old Creamery Theater. After 5 days of rehearsal the children presented the play entitled, "The Unknowns Freak Out Roswell" which ...

Watch out! Here come the Inner City Slickers

Inner City Slickers is an on-going "Old West Program" that was inspired by the film City Slickers. This was chosen as the program because the "Old West" symbolizes Strength, Perseverance and Hard Work and this program builds self-esteem, self-confidence, character and breaks down the social ...

DCF grant helps fund reading program

The Norma Anders Public Library recently received a grant from the Dysart Community Foundation to support the cost of its 2015 childrens' summer reading program, "Every Hero Has a Story." At back left above Rachelle Frost, summer reading program coordinator, accepts a check from Marilyn ...

Every Hero Has a Story summer reading program

The "Every Hero Has a Story" summer reading program at Norma Anders Public Library had children exploring super hero science, real life animal heroes, and storybook heroes of all kinds. The program was held on Mondays in June. Fifty children attended over the four weeks.The summer reading ...

Donation for downtown flowers

Due to the generous donation from Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company, the La Maison Women's Club of Dysart was able to purchase flowers, soil and fertilizer for the flower pots on the streets of Dysart. On May 19, the club members planted the flowers so everyone can enjoy them throughout the ...

13th Annual Dysart’s Old Iron Days July 24 & 25

Dysart Development Corporation's Old Iron Days Tractor Ride will take place on July 25 starting at the Dysart City Park. Festivities start Friday evening, July 24 with the Show and Shine Car Show starting at 5 p.m. followed by a Car Cruise at 8 p.m. Sugar and Spice will be playing great old and ...

Community Building renovations coming along nicely

Renovations to the basement dining area of the Community Building (pictured here) are progressing nicely, as seen last week. For more photos of the progress, pick up a copy of this week's print issue.

Ex-Garwin city clerk charged in misuse of funds

Former Garwin City Clerk Anna Lori Leytham remained in the Tama County Jail at noon, Saturday, July 4, on a reduced $40,000 cash bond amount.Tama County District Court Judge Mitchell E. Turner reduced the bond amount from $400,000 cash or surety to $40,000 on Thursday. The higher amount had ...