Community Calendar

Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.

The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in State of Iowa v. Duval Tremont Walker, Jr., case number 24-1108 from Linn County District Court. The oral arguments are open to the public.

A public reception with the supreme court justices — sponsored by the Tama County Bar Association and the Wieting Theatre Guild — will follow the oral arguments.

We will be having a Veterans Day Assembly next week, on Wednesday, November 11th at 8:30 am right here at UMS . Please invite any of your friends, relatives, etc that have served, or currently serving that would be able to attend the assembly. We would love to have them here and thank them for their service!!! We appreciate them very much!!!

If you would like to wear red, white, and blue next Wednesday to show your support for our Veterans that would be awesome!!!

Our November Lunch is Thanksgiving themed!

Turkey & Dressing Casserole
Dinner Rolls
Green Bean Casserole
And a desert!

Lunch with Friends is hosted by the LPC Council on Aging.

All are welcome to join for a few rounds of BINGO

Join us for Fall Bingo on the 11th of November at 4pm. It's a program for all ages!

Join us this Veterans Day to honor our veterans with a special Double Feature Movie Night!

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📅 Date & Time: November 11th at 6:00 PM

📍 Location: FFA Historical & Ag Museum

💵 Admission: Free (Free-will donations accepted for snacks, including popcorn!)

Featured Films:

A Tale of Two Kitties (1942) – The historic Warner Bros. animated short marking Tweety Bird's debut!

The Great Dictator (1940) – Charlie Chaplin’s iconic anti-fascist satirical masterpiece.

Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of classic cinema. We look forward to seeing you there!

Epic Builds & Inventive Projects 

Every Thursday in September at 3:30 p.m.

8th Grade Girls Basketball: 4:15 PM

7th Grade Girls Basketball: 5:15 PM

8th grade: 4:15 PM.

7th grade: 5:15 PM.

Varsity Girls Bowling: 3:15 PM

Junior Varsity Girls Bowling: 3:15 PM

The Dysart Community Foundation will also host its Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the Community Building.

The National Cattle Congress winter storage check-in dates & times are listed below:

November 14 (8am-2pm) – CHECK IN AT THE PEPSI PAVILION! 

November 17 (10am-2pm) 

November 18 (10am-2pm) 

November 21 (8am-2pm) 

November 24 (10am-2pm) 

November 25 (10am-2pm) 

Please check in at the PEPSI PAVILION on each of these dates. 

The one-time fee for ALL VEHICLES is $10.00 per linear foot (“linear foot” must include hitches, motors, etc.), with a minimum payment of $250.00. 

What to expect: 

• Check-in at the Pepsi Pavilion on any of the dates listed above

• Our staff will hand you a sticky note as you check-in. Please come inside with the sticky note and your license plate number, ready to pay 

• When you check-in, you will sign a contract and pay for the entire storage season with 1 payment. We will accept, cash, card or check 

• You will then be directed to the building your vehicle(s) will be stored in and our staff members will help you move in your vehicle(s) 

• Please KEEP YOUR CONTRACT as this will remind you of the SINGLE MOVE-OUT date and your vehicle(s) number so our staff can easily identify it during the move-out process 

Vehicles who are the last to move-in are the first to move out. These people will be contacted before the move-out date to help speed up the move-out process. 

For more info, please reach out to us via our contact page or our Facebook page. 

Early storage is only available for special cases and will be charged an additional fee. Early storage is NOT available until 7 days prior to the first winter storage date (November 7th). Early storage vehicles will be the LAST vehicles to be moved out. 

🎄 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐨𝐟-𝐚-𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝟓𝟓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

The 55th Annual Dysart Holiday Bazaar is back Saturday, November 14, and it’s time to grab your friends and start that holiday shopping list!

- Two floors of vendors

- Handmade & one-of-a-kind gifts

- Artisan breads & homemade treats

- Holiday décor

- Jewelry & accessories

- Hand-sewn creations

9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Dysart Community Building, 418 Main St.

Come find gifts you won’t find in a big-box store, meet the people who made them and support small businesses and makers along the way.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘁!

Shop the Bazaar, visit our local businesses and make a day of it in Dysart!

$8 includes salad and dessert bar.

Bring your own protein to grill.

Cash Bar!

Raffle Drawing for the Pork Bundles and Grill

Come see a Cedar Valley Roller Derby home bout at the Hippodrome! Doors open at 5:30 PM and the bout starts at 6:30 PM. Kids 12 and under enter free. Tickets are $15 at the door; $10 presale tickets are available for cash at participating locations and from CVRD skaters.

La Porte City Golf Club Membership Meeting – Sunday, November 15th

Brunch: 8:00–11:00 AM

$12 for adults | $6 for kids

Membership Meeting: 11:00 AM

La Porte City Golf Club

Join us for brunch Sunday morning, followed by our annual Membership Meeting at 11:00 AM.

We’ll be discussing course improvements, upcoming projects, and plans for next season. We also have an open position on the Board of Directors and would love to see members step up and help shape the future of the golf course.

Interested in being on the ballot? Send our Facebook page a message or stop by the clubhouse before the meeting.

Brunch is open to everyone — members and non-members! Non-members are also welcome to attend the meeting and learn more about the club, but only current members may vote for Board positions.

Come enjoy a great breakfast and be part of the conversation about what’s next for the La Porte City Golf Club!

Join us Monday mornings for an engaging and interactive story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We'll have stories, songs, and more including fun with scarves, shakers, the parachute, finger plays, and bubbles. Afterward, stay and play in our children's area with toys, crafts, and building.

Tonies Ambassador Sarah Meany will lead a StoryTime using Tonies!

Create all-occasion greeting cards with supplies we provide including, colored cardstock, patterned paper, stickers, die cuts, and punches. 

8th Grade Girls Basketball: 4:15 PM

7th Grade Girls Basketball: 5:15 PM

8th grade: 4:15 PM.

7th grade: 5:15 PM.

Varsity Girls Wrestling: 5:00 PM

The National Cattle Congress winter storage check-in dates & times are listed below:

November 14 (8am-2pm) – CHECK IN AT THE PEPSI PAVILION! 

November 17 (10am-2pm) 

November 18 (10am-2pm) 

November 21 (8am-2pm) 

November 24 (10am-2pm) 

November 25 (10am-2pm) 

Please check in at the PEPSI PAVILION on each of these dates. 

The one-time fee for ALL VEHICLES is $10.00 per linear foot (“linear foot” must include hitches, motors, etc.), with a minimum payment of $250.00. 

What to expect: 

• Check-in at the Pepsi Pavilion on any of the dates listed above

• Our staff will hand you a sticky note as you check-in. Please come inside with the sticky note and your license plate number, ready to pay 

• When you check-in, you will sign a contract and pay for the entire storage season with 1 payment. We will accept, cash, card or check 

• You will then be directed to the building your vehicle(s) will be stored in and our staff members will help you move in your vehicle(s) 

• Please KEEP YOUR CONTRACT as this will remind you of the SINGLE MOVE-OUT date and your vehicle(s) number so our staff can easily identify it during the move-out process 

Vehicles who are the last to move-in are the first to move out. These people will be contacted before the move-out date to help speed up the move-out process. 

For more info, please reach out to us via our contact page or our Facebook page. 

Early storage is only available for special cases and will be charged an additional fee. Early storage is NOT available until 7 days prior to the first winter storage date (November 7th). Early storage vehicles will be the LAST vehicles to be moved out. 

Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.

Join us for a relaxing drop-in session where creativity meets community! Whether you’re working on a detailed coloring project or a personal craft, this is the perfect space to unwind and connect with others. No project? No problem! We provide high-quality supplies and intricate coloring pages to get you started. Enjoy a pressure-free, supportive environment where you can share advice, ask questions, and create at your own pace. All skill levels are welcome!