2026 Voting Guide for La Porte City and Dysart
Everything you need to vote this November including polling locations, early/absentee voting, ballot previews, and more.
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Union heads to state volleyball, with school schedule changes ahead
10/29/2026
Cheering on the Knights will mean an early finish Tuesday—and possibly more schedule changes as Union advances.
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Third graders bring bright spots to Union’s fall reading and math results
A standout result in Dysart and strong math numbers in La Porte City offer an encouraging look at student learning.
Read moreUnion’s ACT results bring encouraging news for the Class of 2026
The district reports strong results among 29 test-takers, with an important participation distinction.
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Have a say on La Porte City’s wastewater permit before November 14
The draft permit is open for comments, objections and requests for a hearing. Here is how to participate.
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Cedar Valley manufacturers receive grants for worker training
Several nearby employers made Iowa’s first AMP’D list. The funding is aimed at skills for new and current workers.
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Thrive Iowa connects Black Hawk and Tama families with help
A navigator can help eligible families connect the pieces. Here is where to start in both counties.
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Fall cover crops could trim next year’s crop-insurance bill
A five-dollar-per-acre discount starts with this fall’s planting and next year’s insurance coverage.
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Deer season brings an extra reason to slow down on rural roads
Watch the ditches as harvest and breeding season overlap.
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Check park facilities before a late-fall camping trip
A quick check before packing could prevent a chilly surprise.
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Harvest hauling relief continues through November 7
The higher weight ceiling still comes with road, bridge and axle limits.
Read moreUnion students collect donations for Ronald McDonald House families
A Health II project aims to help 28 families, with a requested-items list available at the school.
Read moreUnion approves classroom lease for Little Knights care in Dysart
The lease covers October through December. Enrollment and available-space details are separate questions for families.
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USDA announces harvest relief, with payment rates still to come
USDA’s $8 billion national program gives farmers another development to watch. Rates and application instructions remain key details.
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Dysart drops seasonal overnight parking ban; snow rules still apply
The old November-to-April ban is gone, the city says. Posted signs and declared snow emergencies still determine where vehicles can stay.
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Rainbow trout headed to Cedar Falls lake Oct. 28
Grab a rod and check your trout fee: a nearby fall fishing option is on the calendar.
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Iowa expands dyed-diesel relief for farm hauling
The fuel rules offer breathing room now. Iowa’s latest guidance explains what haulers need to keep—and pay later.
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Local Halloween Tradition Ready For Visitors
Not a haunted house, but still a scary-good time!
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