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Letters to the Editor

UHS Concert Choir selected for high honor

The Union High School Concert Choir, under the direction of Tim J. Mitchell, has been invited to be one of the guest choirs at the 2015 Luther College Choral Invitational. Annually, one of the most prestigious choral events in the Midwest, The Dorian Invitational Choral Festival is held in ...

DCF accepting grant applications

The Dysart Community Foundation held its annual meeting March 10, at the Dysart City Hall. The 2015 Board of Directors for the Foundation elected during the meeting, include: Chairperson Ruth Schafbuch representing the Dysart Development Corporation; Vice-Chair Marilyn Mehlhaus representing the ...

DDC annual meeting

The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) will be holding its annual meeting/membership drive on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Dysart United Methodist Church. The DDC is a non-profit community development organization open to all citizens in the Dysart area. Goals of the group include ...

An Evening of Inspiration to Broaden Your Horizons

You have to see it to believe it. Tucked away in Dysart is an amazing shop called "Be Inspired," and once you enter its doors, you will find the most fabolous furniture, gifts, florals and home decor. It's just plain fun to see what this place has to offer.Jill Deklotz is the owner, and she and ...

Students celebrate National Ag Day

Every year, March 18th is recognized across the country as National Ag Day. Union high school celebrates this annually by having the "Drive Your Tractor to School Day" which is hosted by the FFA organization at the school.This event has been a tradition at Union for several years. It is ...

Community Building renovations underway

The Community Building renovations are underway! They began approximately three weeks ago, and have an estimated finish date of this August. The construction is being done by Garling Construction out of Belle Plaine, IA. Over a year of planning, countless meetings, and several different ...

FCS America returns $943,000 to local farmers

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) announced today that eligible customer-owners in Tama County will receive checks this month totaling more than $943,000 their share of the financial cooperative's record $160 million cash-back dividend for 2014.FCSAmerica has distributed a portion of ...

STC United Fund gives Tama County opportunities

The Tama County Opportunity Center (TCOC) is a busy place. Everyday 17 consumers and four staff members come to the center in downtown Tama, not only do a variety of activities at the center itself, but to, also, go out into the community and volunteer. The Tama County Opportunity Center is a ...

The Pack is Back!

The Pack is Back! Dysart Cub Scout Pack 325 is back in action with excited leaders and eager to learn and have fun boys. The Cub Scout Pack is open to boys in grade 1-5. In Cub Scouts, boys have fun playing games, making projects, and learning new skills. During the summer, there are Cub Scout ...

FCSLA plans Palm Sunday breakfast

The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association met at the home of Freddie and Shirley Kubik to make plans for the annual breakfast that will be held on Palm Sunday, March 29 at the Clutier Legion Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30. All officers were present, including Warren and Bev Colvin, Richard ...