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Union Middle School to hire new principal; search narrowed to 3 finalists
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (385+ words) DYSART " Union Middle School will begin the 2026-27 school year this coming August with a new principal at the helm following Wayne Slack's resignation. During a special meeting of the Union school board convened on Wednesday, June 3, directors approved Slack's resignation…...
Union achieves record positive results in FY25 financial report | News, Sports, Jobs
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (235+ words) LA PORTE CITY " The Union Community School District achieved record results on several financial indicators in fiscal year 2025, according to its financial report from the Iowa Association of School Boards. For the 10th consecutive fiscal year, general fund revenues exceeded expenditures....
Happy Retirement, Miss Cindy!
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) TRAER " At the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year late last month, North Tama marked just one retirement, elementary office manager Cindy Zimple. But considering all the roles she's held since first joining the district more than six years ago, her…...
Union Middle School to hire new principal
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (390+ words) DYSART " Union Middle School will begin the 2026-27 school year this coming August with a new principal at the helm following Wayne Slack's resignation. During a special meeting of the Union school board convened on Wednesday, June 3, directors approved Slack's resignation…...
Asher Beermann named to University of Dubuque Dean's List
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (54+ words) North Tama Telegraph DUBUQUE " The University of Dubuque congratulates Asher Beermann of La Porte City on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2026 Academic Dean's List. Dean's List is awarded for the fall and spring semesters only and may be awarded…...
Hawkeye Community College announces Spring 2026 graduates
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (130+ words) WATERLOO " The following are Hawkeye Community College Spring 2026 graduates from the local area. -Hannah Hunter; Dysart; Liberal Arts; AA; Honors (3. 5-3. 74) -Adelyn Sienknecht; Gladbrook; Ag Business Management and Liberal Arts; AAS and AS; High Honors (GPA 3. 75-3. 99) -Sean Rojas; Reinbeck; Welding; Certificate;…...
Bradley, Dvorak graduate from Central College
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (135+ words) North Tama Telegraph PELLA " Central College recognized 251 graduates during Commencement 2026 on Saturday, May 16, in P. H. Kuyper Gymnasium on Central's campus. Local students honored included Cale Bradley of Traer who graduated with a major in Engineering, and Andrea Dvorak of Clutier who…...
Cheers to 70 years! | News, Sports, Jobs
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (187+ words) TRAER " The Geneseo Consolidated School Class of 1956 celebrated their 70th graduation anniversary on Saturday, May 16, in the Family Dining Room at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer. Five class members and four spouses attended. Two class members and one spouse were…...
The Cheesy Pig pop-up scores big at North Tama ballpark
1+ week, 1+ day ago (272+ words) North Tama Telegraph The Cheesy Pig pop-up scores big at North Tama ballpark TRAER " The delicious smell of slow-cooked pulled pork combined with the sizzle of caramelizing tortillas are just some of the experiences you would have encountered if you…...
North Tama fourth graders take a trip back in time
3+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) North Tama Telegraph North Tama fourth graders take a trip back in time TRAER " The Traer Historical Museum hosted 38 fourth-grade students and their teachers from North Tama Schools on Thursday, May 14. The museum was a bustling hive of activity as…...