TRAER – Much to the greater community’s breathless suspense, the ovens at Traer Pizza Palace will soon be roaring back to life. Prior to shuttering last August, the restaurant, located just off Traer’s downtown at 104 South Main Street, had been in operation as Traer Pizza Palace for ...
DYSART – It will be six years this summer since Bobby Torres moved from Texas with his family in order to take the reins at Dysart’s only independent grocery store, purchasing Terry’s Food Center and renaming it Bobby's Grocery & BBQ. But in the wake of a string of financial ...
TRAER – The North Tama County Board of Education appointed and promptly swore in its newest member last week, rural Traer resident Ashton Wilson. The District 7 seat became vacant following David Boldt’s resignation on Jan. 26. Two individuals interested in the appointment, including ...
TOLEDO – Home health was once again the subject of discussion at the Monday, Feb. 23, Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting during which a memorandum was approved to be sent to the Board of Health. Chairman Mark Doland explained the reasoning behind the memorandum. “Right now, the ...
Traer had a fine ice cream and confectionary store at 524 Second Street called Olympia Candy Kitchen from 1920 to 1931. Tom Bliss the proprietor is on the left and his sons Christie and James Bliss behind the soda fountain. The Bliss family made homemade fudge, vanilla fudge, coconut fruit ...
Des Moines, Iowa – Tama County 4-H joined youth from across the state on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, for Extension and 4-H Voices Day at the Capitol, an annual civic engagement experience that connects young leaders with Iowa lawmakers and offers an inside look at the legislative process. ...
TRAER – The Traer American Legion Auxiliary had a wonderful time on Valentine's Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, helping the residents of Sunrise Hill play special Valentine bingo while also sharing ice cream sundaes. Pictured left to right: Mary Karls, Karen Poshajsky, Sue Morrison, Marguerite ...
TRAER – The North Tama honor roll is based on the 4-point system. A 3.667 GPA is required for the ‘A’ Honor Roll and a 3.000 GPA is required for the ‘B’ Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL QUARTER 2 A HONOR ROLL Isabella Allen Gabriela Allen Ean Bradley Isla Breakenridge Brayton ...
FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2025 Fall Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. Local students named to the list include: -John Pranger of La Porte City -Logan ...
LA PORTE CITY – Union High School rounded out the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 ceremonies by inducting two final recipients on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 – the legendary 2015 wrestling team and one of the program’s most accomplished individuals, grappler Max Thomsen. Both were honored in the ...