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Letters to the Editor

Camp Creamery a success

The week of July 21 through 26 Camp Creamery was held in Dysart with 21 children attending. Three professional actors from Old Creamery Theater in Amana conducted the Camp Creamery teaching the children acting, singing and dancing skills necessary for the production. After attending daily ...

New attractions at Bohemian Plum Festival

This year the committee has added several new attractions to their scheduled events. The Bohemian Plum Dumpling Boil will be added for the first time, but eating Bohemian Plum Dumplings has been a tradition among the Clutier Czech Community for many years. Make your way to the south end of Main ...

FCSLA picnic Aug. 17

FCSLA Catholic Workman Vining Branch #149 officers met at the Full House Caf at the Meskwaki Casino on July 15 to plan the upcoming picnic for members and their families which will be held Sunday, August 17 at noon at the Toledo Bank Room. It was decided chicken will be served and all other ...

D-G Elementary school supply list

All grades except kindergarten will need standard 3.5 mm stereo headphones (the size used in a standard portable radio, Ipod, or comuter - these can be purchased for $1 at many dollar stores.)Kindergarten: Towel for resting (no plastic mats please); 1 coloring book; 2 bottles Elmer's glue; 4 ...

Trees planted in City Park

Residents gathered to help plant trees during the July 4th celebration in City Park. (photo by Kelli Kleppe)

Hillbilly Bob at Webster Co. Fair

Bob Hill, of Dysart, who performs as Hillbilly Bob, shows off his new smile last Saturday afternoon while entertaining visitors to the Webster County Fair.

Farm Bureau Cookout Contest July 26

The 7th Annual Benton County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest is set for Saturday July 26th at the fairgrounds in Vinton. This will be in conjunction with the Benton County Fair activities. There is no cost to enter the contest; although pre-registration is requested. Interested grillers are ...

Arrest made in Dysart burglaries

On July 15, 2014, the Dysart Police Department arrested former Dysart resident, Raine Danielle Becker of Waterloo, age 24, and charged her with 2 counts of 3rd degree Burglary and one count of 3rd degree Theft. Becker is accused of participating in three burglaries which had occurred in the ...

Old Iron Days begin July 25

The Dysart Development Corporation's Old Iron Days will be held this weekend, July 25 and 26, in the City Park. Festivities will begin on Friday with the Show and Shine Car Show starting at 5 p.m. and going until 8 p.m. Bring your classics and register in the park for the show! Music in the ...

Cattle Congress Fair Queen

Kristen Lowe of La Porte City is the recently crowned Cattle Congress Fair Queen for 2014. She rode in a convertible provided by Vintage Auto-Waterloo Shriners group at the Jesup Farmers Day parade on Saturday, July 12.