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Letters to the Editor

Better Tomorrows announces request for proposals

The Better Tomorrows Board announces the availability of the 20152016 Request for Proposals (RFP), contingent upon receipt of Early Childhood (TANF) Funding and School-Ready Children Grant Funding.The Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa School Ready and Early Childhood (TANF) Grant is an ...

Sills joins Angus Association

Sawyer H. Sills, Dysart, Iowa, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo.Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, ...

Lions Club honors Citizens of the Year

The Dysart Lions Club hosted its first annual "Thank-You Luncheon" in appreciation for all of its volunteers here in town. This event was held at the Dysart Lutheran Church on Saturday January 24th.The Lions Club members showed up bright and early at the church to prepare the delicious food. ...

Wiges event rescheduled for Feb. 16

The new date the Linda Wiges speaking engagement is Feb. 16 at 7:00 PM at the Norma Anders Public Library in Dysart, Iowa.The previous engaget was postponed due to bad weather.Linda will be telling about her book, Happy Days, which is set in the Meskawki Settlement.

Auditions scheduled for Prairie Fire Theatre’s Aladdin

Auditions for Prairie Fire Children's Theatre's original musical production of "Aladdin and His Magic Lamp" will be held at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, February 23rd at Union Middle School in Dysart.Up to 81 middle school students are needed to play the roles of Alladin, Harmonia, the Sultan, Princess ...

Lions Club hosts pancake breakfast

The Dysart Lions Club hosted their annual pancake breakfast this past Saturday, January 31st. Usually this event is held at the community building, but with it being under construction it was held at the Dysart United Methodist Church.They served up hot fresh pancakes, delicious sausage links, ...

Fisher donates to Dysart Fire Dept.

Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) recently donated $500 of his unused legislative expenses to the Dysart Fire Department. The department will use the money towards the purchase of a portable defibrillator. This year, Fisher donated $9,500 to Volunteer Fire Departments in the district.

Wenndt named to Dean’s List

Anthony Wenndt has been named to the Grinnell College Deans List for the fall semester 2014.Wenndt is one of 311 students honored for outstanding academic achievement by Grinnell College. To make the Deans List, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or above.

Barb’s Creations offers local choice for flowers & more

Barb's Creations is one of the newest business in Dysart. Barbara Merchant, who is originally from Traer but now resides in Vinton, is the owner of Barb's Creations. She specializes in floral arrangements, and renting out items for weddings, funerals, graduation parties, or any event you may be ...

KE Black expands menu

There is a new and delicious option in town for breakfast. You can now enjoy delicious food and drinks every Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm at KE Black Mercantile. KE has been serving coffee, smoothies, and a few deserts for quite some time and decided to broaden the selection.There are ...