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Opinion

Q&A: Fixing America’s Tax System

Editorials

Q: Are the stars aligned in Washington to enact comprehensive tax reform this year?A: The White House and Congress are collaborating to fix the nation's broken tax code by prioritizing tax relief, tax fairness and tax simplification. Reducing the tax burden on wage earners would fatten ...

Slices of Life – In celebration of friends

Editorials

"Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold."National Friendship Day is August 6, but in my opinion every day should be a day to celebrate friends and the different types of friendships we have in our lives. From best friends all the way to acquaintances, I know I ...

Fifth Annual Dysart Golf Car Cruise August 10

Letters to the Editor

The 5th annual Dysart Golf Car cruise will be held on Thursday, August 10th. Registration will be from 5:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. downtown on the west side of Main Street. Registration is $1.00. The cruise will begin at 6:00 P.M. and will last about half an hour. There will be prizes for ...

Waldrop displays body armor at White House

Letters to the Editor

As part of the White House Made in America product expo last week, President Trump hosted manufacturers from all 50 states.Representing Iowa and with ties to Tama County and Dysart was Blake Waldrop. Waldrop is a former Dysart police officer who now heads RMA Armament based in ...

News from the Attic

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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 ...