It was maybe a happy coincidence last week that while I was following the news about Trump’s soybean deal with China that I ...

Local control is a standard plea politicians love to make. It makes sense. No one wants a far-off entity like the federal ...

Veterans Day reminds us to honor those who served but also to listen to their stories before they are lost. My grandfather, ...

The Dysart Lions Club celebrated their 75th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, with an evening of fun, good memories and ...

This story first published in last week’s Sun Courier newspaper. It is being reprinted here as a courtesy to our readers.

The projected rapid increase in electrical energy needs, particularly for massive new data centers, could derail our efforts ...

Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Reduced rainfall since late summer ...

The North Tama Redhawks began their run at the 2025 Iowa High School State Volleyball Championships on Tuesday, Nov. 4, by ...

Challenging behaviors can be frustrating and exhausting, often leaving adults doubting their ability to manage the moment.

I’m back. Pastor life has been extra busy in these difficult times, so I ended up taking a bit of an unplanned hiatus from this column. I received a question today, though, that moved me to start ...

Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, for Traer’s annual Holiday Happenings! The Traer Chamber of ...

The Dysart City Council, Union school board, and North Tama school board will all be swearing in some new faces following the ...