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 ...
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, ...
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.
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 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 ...
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 ...
The Dysart-Geneseo Elementary school is excited to announce the formation of a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). A PTO is a formal organization that consists of parents, teachers, and school staff. Through volunteerism, the PTO will work with the school to support and enhance the educational ...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Iowa, and February is National Heart Month! Grades K-5 at D-G Elementary will be participating in the American Heart Association (AHA) Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart event. All of the funds raised are donated to the AHA to fight heart disease, fund ...
Rachel Babinat, daughter of John and Nadine Babinat of La Porte City, was recently named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester at High Point University in High Point, NC.Dean's List students are those who have attained a 3.5 or higher GPA for the previous semester on a 4.0 scale.
Olivia Scott, Anthony Ortiz and Jacob Hoppe recently had the chance participate in the Special Olympics. The Olympics were held from January 12th through 14th at the Grand Harbor Hotel in Dubuque.All three children are Dysart residents and attend River Hills School in Cedar Falls, which they ...