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Opinion

McKenna earns doctorate

Letters to the Editor

Marcie S. McKenna, D.C., received a doctor of chiropractic degree during the October 20, 2017 commencement exercises at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College is the founding college of the chiropractic profession.Dr. McKenna's parents are Dean and Monica McKenna of ...

Union falls to Williamsburg in Class 2A state playoffs

Letters to the Editor

The Union Knights' trip to the Class 2A state playoffs was cut short this past Friday with a 28-14 defeat at the hands of Williamsburg.Quarterback Troy Hanus was 11-of-21 for just 65 yards as the Williamsburg defense proved too stout for the Knights' offensive attack. Kaleb Roach rushed for 47 ...

Knights headed to state playoffs with win over Cascade

Letters to the Editor

The Union Knights defeated the only unbeaten team in class 2A last Friday night with a come-from-behind 4th quarter win.The Union defense kept the Knights in the game as it was 7-0 at halftime.Sophomore kicker Marc Mahood hit a field goal with four seconds on the clock to put Union up 16-14. On ...

75th Anniversary of the Five Sullivan Brothers

Letters to the Editor

November 13, 2017 will mark 75 years since the U.S.S. Juneau was struck by the Japanese and sank, claiming the lives of Waterloo's five Sullivan brothers and well over 650 other sailors in the South Pacific during World War II.The Grout Museum District's Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, ...

Drawing to trap Otter Creek Lake Nov. 7

Letters to the Editor

The Tama County Conservation Board is accepting names of persons interested in trapping Otter Creek Lake this trapping season. A drawing will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the main office- Otter Creek Park.Interested persons may submit their name by e-mail ...

Senior dinner November 14

Letters to the Editor

The Senior Citizens will meet on Tuesday, November 14 for a pot luck dinner at noon in the Dysart Community Building. Bring your own table service and a dish to share. The Baptists will do the coffee and clean-up.500 is played after lunch. Everyone is welcome.If you need help to carry your ...

Pave The Way fundraiser runs through Dec. 31

Letters to the Editor

Be part of the Community Improvement Project fundraiser to raise money for the Little Knights Learning Center furnishings and to beautify a spot at our local park. Purchase a brick for a $50. donation, honor someone, put your family name on it, put your business name on itand it will be placed ...

The Dengler Domain: Celebrate Life

Editorials

Life is worth celebrating. We as humans often forget this part of life. Getting caught up in busy work and making it through the work day after day is common human trait. Enjoy every moment and life lived to the fullest should be at the top of everybody's list. Those childhood fantasies are ...