IOWA – Nearly 10,000 members of MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union will receive between $5-$500 in December, as their portion of a bonus dividend (also known as patronage dividend) distribution taking place December 15. The decision to distribute a bonus dividend totaling more than $175,000 ...
Now that Thanksgiving, the traditional end to Iowa’s construction season, has come and gone, it’s time to reflect on a big highway milestone that passed with zero fanfare. In fact, its exact date could have gone unknown had the author not been driving to Des Moines at the right ...
TRAER – On Nov. 10, 2024, the community gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of local youth at the annual 4-H awards program held at the Traer Memorial Building. The event recognized the hard work, creativity, and leadership skills of 4-H members who have made significant ...
TRAER – Many of the older buildings on Second Street in Traer have prism glass in the transom windows, above the main windows. Some of the glass is from the 3-Way Prism Company in Chicago, Ill. The 3-Way prisms are a form of window glass, scientifically arranged so as to gather light from ...
Telegraph note: This story first published in the Sun Courier newspaper on Friday, Nov. 29. It is being reprinted here as a courtesy to our readers. REINBECK – While the name might make a passerby ponder, there is certainly nothing at all disagreeable about Reinbeck’s newest bar. In ...
TOLEDO - The historic Wieting Theatre will ring with holiday melodies and good cheer as it hosts its first-ever Ugly Sweater Sing-Along Night on Saturday, December 14, blending community caroling with variety show performances and a festive soup supper. "I grew up as a choir kid and have ...
TRAER – The North Tama Jr. High/High School honor roll is based on the 4-point system. A 3.667 GPA is required for the ‘A’ Honor Roll, while a 3.000 GPA is required for the ‘B’ Honor Roll. High School Q1 A Honor Roll Isabella Allen Isla Breakenridge Ava Breakenridge Kylie ...
TOLEDO — Many braved the chilly weather last Monday morning (Nov. 25), trooping through the blustery new-day air to attend the weekly Tama County Board of Supervisors’ meeting. The meeting started, as it does every week, with the Tama County Engineer's report. The bridge crew is ...
LA PORTE CITY – The La Porte City Women’s Club is set to host its annual holiday-themed Tour of Homes featuring four area homes plus one business next Sunday, December 8. From 4:30-7 p.m., the following locations will welcome visitors as part of the ‘Home for the Holidays’ tour: ...
Editor's note: Due to an issue with our WordPress software, the formatting of this story is not up to our standards and we apologize. For a version of the story without said formatting issues, please pick up a print copy of this week's newspaper. DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education ...