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Letters to the Editor

Golf tourney to raise money for Loeb Scholarship

In the wake of Susan Loeb's passing from cancer on July 27, 2013, a scholarship was set up in her name through her family and Union High School. Susan was an educator at Hawkeye Community College. Her love was preparing students to enter the nursing field. A scholarship of $1000 was set up and ...

Class of 1964 holds 50th reunion

The Dysart High School Class of 1964 celebrated 50 years on July 4 and July 5. Many of the classmates participated in the Dysart 4th of July parade and then on Saturday, July 5, 21 class members and their guests gathered at the Dysart Golf Club. Those attending were left to right in the photo - ...

Luncheon raises money for Comm. Bldg.

The Community Building Fundraiser has been making great strides, and has almost made its goal! As most of you know the city of Dysart has been raising money and applying for grants so the community building can have some renovations done and also some additional renovations to the city park. A ...

Soiree in the City July 26

The 2014 Soiree in the City will feature shopping, a fashion show, a brunch and much more.The voyage begins with a light Parisian-themed meal held in the Fellowship Center of the Dysart United Methodist Church at 506 Tilford St.After brunch, the action moves to Main Street, where there will be ...

Early reunion for Class of 2031?

Pictured here over the 4th of July are, top row (left to right): Cora Monroe (daughter of Ross & Ashley Monroe), Hudsyn Goken (daughter of Lance & Aly Goken), Kash Kriz (son of Kyle & Amy Kriz). Bottom row (left to right): Koy Ewoldt (son of Wesley & Jade ...

Still room for kids at Camp Creamery

There is room for a few more registrations for Camp Creamery for the week of July 21st to 25th from 10:00 to 2:00!!Children ages 7 to teen are invited to attend Camp Creamery with actors from the Old Creamery. Three professionals from The Old Creamery Theatre in Amana will be directing the ...

Cookie Contest winners announced

A Cookie Contest was held at the Dysart City Park on the 4th of July with two categories. Winners in the youth division were: 1st, $25, Abby Johnson, Rolo cookies; 2nd, $15, Landen Reed, Choco chip; 3rd, $10, Grace Johnson, Choco chip banana. Winners for the adult division were: 1st, $25, Sarah ...

Tornadoes roll through Tama County

An EF1 tornado passed through northern Tama County near Traer and Dysart on Sunday. Damage was limited as the storm missed the main part of both towns. (Photo by Kelli Kleppe)

Five days of fair fun

All are free to have a good time at the 2014 Central Iowa Fair, which begins Wednesday and runs through midday Sunday.Free is the key word as many events are free to participate in with free gate admission throughout the fair.The fair seeks to bring community members together to learn about ...

Wrage shines in school, sports & extracurriculars

Maria Wrage, who will be a senior next year, has made some pretty extraordinary accomplishments during her time at Union High School. Maria has participated in volleyball and track since the day she was allowed to sign up in 7th grade. She has always had a passion for being active and anything ...