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Tecklenburg’s arm and bat overcome Hudson

Senior Ted Tecklenburg had a big night on the mound and at the plate as the Union baseball team beat Hudson 8-1. Tecklenburg threw a complete game giving up no earned runs, six hits, walking two, and striking out six Hudson batters. At the plate, he had two singles, a run scored, three RBIs, ...

Zmolek inducted into Rochester Hall of Fame

Doug Zmolek, son of Eugene and Ellen Zmolek (formerly of Traer), now living in Rochester, MN and grandson of Helen Zmolek, Traer, was inducted into the Rochester Quarterbacks Club Hall of Fame on April 21, 2014. Doug is one of the most decorated hockey players in Rochester, MN history. He was a ...

UHS baseball scrap metal drive

The Union High School Baseball Team will be collecting scrap metal for its annual fundraiser throughout the month of June. Scrap can be dropped off at 5242 Hwy V37, or call Joe Tecklenburg at 319-239-2322.

North Tama girls excel on Union soccer team

Nine North Tama High School girls have found their niche on the Union High School soccer team. Senior Shayla Kopriva, juniors Alexa Dostal, Destany Himschoot, Olivia Pargeon, and Alexis Taylor, sophomores Alicia Martinez and Alyssa Wrage, and freshmen Morgan Johnson and Marika Kopriva have ...

Boys tennis recap

Boys tennis competed in the NICL Conference tournament at Byrnes Park on Tuesday, May 20. The results were as follows, at number 1 Singles, Nathan Dvorak lost 4-8 to Jakob Luna of Dike New Hartford, then lost to Micah Darrow of South Hardin by a score of 4-8. At number 2 singles Joel Wauters ...

UMS track season

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade boys on their performances last week at the Conference track meet at Hudson.The 8th grade finished 4th as a team with 77 points. Aplington-Parkersburg won with 101.The 7th grade finished 2nd as a team with 84.5 points. Dike-New Hartford won with 191 ...

Watson wins Iowa Star, Stoakes in HOF

North Tama finished fifth at the recent Iowa Star Conference's championship meet, led by Abi Watson in the individual events.Watson swept the distance double, winning the 1,500 (5:22.25) and the 3,000 (11:34.41), and also anchored the distance medley to victory joined by Josie Youel, Anna ...

NT gearing up for spring sports

Winter sports have come to an end for the 2013 and 2014 school year, with successful seasons for all. As Spring begins, the boys and girls' tracks, boys and girls' golf, and girls' soccer seasons are approaching and the North Tama athletes are getting prepared.The North Tama boys' track team ...

Bball players earn All-Conference honors

Six North Tama athletes were recently honored for their prowess on the basketball court. Three girls and three boys were named to the 2013-2014 Iowa Star All-Conference teams.Sam Zobel, a senior, was recognized as a First Team South performer for her spectacular season. Zobel averaged 13.8 ...

Girls earn high praise for skills on the court

Several Union girls basketball players were recently recognized for their accomplishments both on the court and in the classroom.Senior Breann Bader was honored as a First Team All-Conference performer after leading the Knights in scoring with 14.4 points per game."Being selected to the first ...