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Letters to the Editor

Audit of Union Community School District

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. last week released an audit report in the Union Community School District in La Porte City, Iowa.The District's revenues totaled $14,962,911 for the year ended June 30, 2014, a 3.08% increase from the prior year. Revenues included $4,442,306 in property ...

UHS students honored with scholarships

Ryder AlbertsenLa Porte-Dysart FFA ScholarshipAlex BarzLa Porte City Lions Club ScholarshipLa Porte-Dysart FFA ScholarshipRon Borton (Anton Farms) Scholarship*Dylan BearKenneth G. Meyerhoff Memorial ScholarshipKyele ClappLa Porte City Chamber of Commerce Scholarship*Carlie DocekalKenneth G. ...

50-year Eastern Star members honored

Left to right: Sharon Hatch of Gladbrook, Jo Wentzien of Lincoln, and Ellen Young of Traer, who received fifty-year certificates for membership in the Order of Eastern Star in a ceremony at Bona Dea Chapter in Traer on Saturday, May 2, 2015. The certificates were presented by Worthy Matron ...

LPC Museum to host ‘Buttons & More’ May 18

Do you have a jar of old buttons on a shelf at home? Or maybe you have memories of some from a favorite childhood dress. Join us at the La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum located at 408 Main on Monday, May 18th from 7:30-8:30 for a relaxing and fun evening as Dianne Peterson and ...

Community Building renovations continue

Renovations of the Dysart Community Building are steadily progressing, as evidenced by the appearance of the building's exterior last week. (photo by Kelli Kleppe)

Dysart welcomes PetShed

Dysart would like to offer a warm welcome to the newest business in town! The PetShed LLC is owned and operated by Sue-Harris-Rutledge and is located at 504 Wilson Street. This used to be known as Amber's Hair Design. Amber's can now be found on Main Street, so be sure to stop by and check out ...

Higgins, Moe honored as 50-year Chapter EC members

Chapter EC of P.E.O. recently celebrated JoAnn Higgins and Carolyn Moe's 50 years of membership in the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Both women have demonstrated their commitment to the chapter by serving in a number of offices and committees. They have devoted countless hours to the fulfillment of ...

Callahan, Wilson honored by Women’s Club

Reta Callahan received the "Dysart Women's Club Hall of Fame" award April 14, 2015 at the Dysart Women's Club Annual Banquet. Reta is a 38 year member of the Fine Arts Club holding the office of treasurer. She served as president of the Dysart General Women's Club in 2013-2014.Reta was a ...

FCTC donates $500 to Relay for Life

Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company donates $500 to the Tama County Relay For Life 2015 American Cancer Society Fundraiser. Pictured is FCTC Operations Manager, Stefanie Lorenzen, presenting a check to Robert Gumbert who is accepting it on behalf of Relay For Life of Tama County.

Moody, Mossman win awards

The 17th Annual Mayors' Top Teen Awards and Mother Moon Service Scholarships were presented by the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley on Tuesday evening at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. The awards program, which recognizes outstanding youth volunteers in the Cedar Valley, included ...