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The Dysart Historical Center has been a busy place this summer. In addition to local and other Iowa area visitors, folks have been welcomed from the states of Wisconsin, Alaska, Missouri, Colorado, Montana, Washington, California, Florida, Arizona, and Texas. Several descendants of ...

Ahrendsen to appear in Iowa Shrine Bowl

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Michael Ahrendsen, two time Union team captain and first team all state player will be playing for the North side this Saturday in the UNI Dome at 4 p.m. He was a four year standout at Union playing both offensive and defensive line. Ahrendsen holds several all time strength records at Union ...

Dysart Swim Team wins eighth straight Big Six title

Letters to the Editor

2017 Big Six Swim Meet ResultsThe Dysart Swim Team competed at the Conference Swim-Offs on July 8th in Dysart. Dysart won the meet making its 8th straight win as Big 6 Conference Champions!Dysart Swim Team Results:Girls8 & Under100m Medley Relay: Delia Blohm, Kyra Murray, Sadie Clark, ...

Kids enjoy Country School Day

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On Thursday, July 6th, elementary students participated in an 1890's Country School Day at the Dysart Historical Center, with a second group attending on Tuesday, July 11th. A total of ten students attended the classes. Teacher for the event was Cara Hach who is a senior in elementary ...

The Dengler Domain: Music Battle Royale #12

Editorials

Keeping with the theme of recent articles, the dog days of summer is upon us. The sun beams down as the days roll on. I hear a sound of fun approaching from the distance. It sounds smooth, delightful, and enjoyable. It is time for another edition of the Music Battle Royale: Songs of the Summer! ...

Dealing with Difficult People

Editorials

One of life's frustrations is having to deal with difficult people. Everyone has to interact with them. There is no escaping these troublesome individuals. You can encounter them in virtually any situation.You call your credit card company and customer service is rude. Your boss keeps ...

Q&A: Health Care Reform

Editorials

Q: Why are changes needed to fix the Affordable Care Act?A: No piece of legislation is perfect, especially one that restructures one-sixth of the U.S. economy. The Affordable Care Act is a prime example. When President Obama signed this sweeping health care overhaul into law seven years ago, ...

Slices of Life – Club or pole?

Editorials

Summer brings out two vastly diverse species of sports persons wielding sticks, and I'm not referring to hockey and lacrosse. I'm talking about fishing poles and golf clubs.While not impossible, it is a rarity to find a golfer who enjoys the rigors of fishing and vice versa. If you happen to do ...

The Dengler Domain: Music Battle Royale #12

Editorials

Keeping with the theme of recent articles, the dog days of summer is upon us. The sun beams down as the days roll on. I hear a sound of fun approaching from the distance. It sounds smooth, delightful, and enjoyable. It is time for another edition of the Music Battle Royale: Songs of the Summer! ...

The Dengler Domain: Beat the Heat

Editorials

As summer goes on, the temperature outside continues to increase. It is not a fun part of this great state of Iowa. The heat and humidity slowly suffocates everybody's want to go outside. Staying indoors is the best way to avoid this awful heat. This makes air conditioning my best friend. I ...