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Rammelsberg hits 30 years in practice

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Dr. Dori Rammelsberg has provided chiropractic services in Dysart for 30 years as of October 30th and doesn't show any signs of ending her practice anytime soon."Dysart has been good to me," Rammelsberg said. "I've had great customers over the years. I remember people I had 30 years and still ...

Redhawks earn ugly win over Central Decatur 16-6

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North Tama's playoff dreams continue to burn bright as the Redhawks overcame a sloppy, muddy, penalty-laden matchup against the Cardinals of Central Decatur 16-6 on Friday, Nov. 1 in Traer."There were too many mistakes tonight," coach Tom McDermott said. "We left probably four touchdowns on the ...

Redhawks advance to Regional final with sweep of Bravettes

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Deja vu ensued as North Tama volleyball hosted Montezuma on Halloween night. Only two short years ago, the Bravettes came into Traer and took the first two sets convincingly. The Redhawks would come up with three straight sets to win the match and eventually advance to their first State berth ...

Knights sink Sailors in Regional duel

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Union volleyball opened Regional play with a convincing sweep of Columbus Catholic in La Porte City on Wednesday, Oct. 23, advancing to the second round against Roland-Story next week."We've had some good matches with Columbus over the years," coach Brian Jesse said. "It seems we draw them ...

Once a Knight, still a Knight

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Since childhood, Jace Glenn knew he wanted to play football at a high level. When the Dysart resident put on his pads as a Union Knight for three varsity seasons, that was only the beginning of his career in football. He would finish his Union career with 165 total tackles and see the Knights ...

Union sees 11-year playoff streak end at Nevada 35-21

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Union postseason aspirations were shut down as the Knights lost on the road to the Nevada Cubs 35-21 on Friday, Oct. 18, ending their longtime consecutive playoff streak at 11 seasons."We knew this team would be tough and had some great skill players, great linebackers," coach Jared Pospisil ...

XC girls finish runner-up, boys succeed in Iowa Star Meet

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The cross country regular season came to an end for North Tama at the Iowa Star Conference Cross Country Meet on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Dakin's Lake as the girls ran for runner-up and the boys had good performances."The girls were all extremely excited for this meet," coach Katey Holbach said. ...

Gold Star Hall Ceremony to recognize Pfc Meredith Winter

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Iowa State University's Great Hall will be the host of the annual Gold Star Hall Ceremony on Veterans Day this year, honoring Private First Class Meredith Deroy Winter formerly of Dysart and three other former students who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Pfc Winter attended Iowa ...

Knights silence Vikings on Homecoming 13-0

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Union celebrated a successful Homecoming this week and their first home win of the football season on Friday, Oct. 11 as the Knights shut Vinton-Shellsburg out of the end zones on multiple drives on a cold, windy night."I'm very impressed with our guys who were able to step up on the defensive ...

Scheel welcomed into Union Hall of Fame

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The 2011 3A football championship team holds a special place in the hearts of the Union faithful, and Jay Scheel was in the middle of the tremendous year. During halftime of the 2019 Homecoming game against Vinton-Shellsburg on Friday, Scheel was inducted into the Union High School Athletic ...