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Area families hop to it for Traer Chamber’s annual Easter egg hunt

TRAER – The Traer Chamber of Commerce hosted the community's annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, in Taylor Park. Chamber members stuffed and hid more than 1,000 colorful plastic eggs this year for children aged 0-10 to collect. Despite the wind chill Saturday morning registering ...

North Tama school board prioritizes $1M in additional bond revenue projects

TRAER – Following months of discussion and late night meetings, the North Tama school board has prioritized how to spend the roughly $1,000,000 in general obligation bond revenues remaining from Phase 1 facility improvements financed by a $14.85 million bond referendum. “After our last ...

Podhajsky honored as Traer Historical Museum’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year

TRAER – During the Traer Historical Museum’s annual meeting and ice cream social on Thursday, March 26, Michelle Podhajsky — a founding member of the Taylor Park Landscaping and Beautification Committee — was surprised with the museum’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year award. “The ...

Peoples Clinic to officially open May 4

TRAER – In a follow-up to last week’s progress update on Traer’s new Peoples Community Health Clinic satellite clinic set to open in the former MercyOne building located downtown and owned by the non-profit North Tama Medical Associates, the official opening is now set for Monday, May 4, ...

Traer Community Foundation now accepting applications

TRAER – The Traer Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepting grant applications from non-profit Traer area groups, for the 2026 grant program. Board members and who they represent include chairman Pete Holden, Traer City Council; vice-chairman Taylor ...

Traer Nostalgia: Photos from the Traer Historical Museum

Traer ag businesses sponsored a consignment auction in the business district on Monday March 10, 1958. Sale items included farm implements, tractors and trucks. This photo may have been taken from the balcony of the Winding Stairs looking southwest.

‘Flags Over Traer’ 2026 registration window opens

TRAER — After receiving overwhelming support last year, the Traer Lions Club announced it will again offer “Flags Over Traer” to community members in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year. For an annual fee of $50, Lions Club members will post a flag on participating ...

Wobeter withdraws from House race, shifts focus to local organizing

TOLEDO – Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo has withdrawn from the Democratic primary race for Iowa House District 53, stepping away from the campaign just weeks after filing for the seat. Wobeter, who submitted her candidacy paperwork March 6, announced her decision ahead of the March 18 ...

‘Words on Wellness LIVE!’ coming to Gladbrook

GLADBROOK – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County is pleased to bring Words on Wellness LIVE!, an in-person program designed to bring people together for lively conversation, practical health tips, and a shared taste of something delicious to the Gladbrook community ...

North Tama iJAG students Allen, Lasley advance to national competition

DES MOINES – More than 400 high school students from across Iowa along with nearly 40 employers participated in the annual State Career Development Conference (CDC) held in Des Moines Thursday, March 26, including North Tama iJAG (Iowa’s Jobs for America’s Graduates) students Isabella ...