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Novel Coronavirus – COVID-19 local information

Message from Traer Mayor HoldenCity leadership has been in contact with the managers of local grocery stores and chains. After the initial surge in buying all expect shelves to be restocked as supply chains catch up.Our parks and recreation areas will remain open for community use. However, ...

Severe weather forecast for Central Iowa

National Weather Service- Des Moines- Situation Report4:28 a.m.- 3-19-20-Enhanced risk of severe storms over much of central/southern IowaLarge Hail & Damaging Winds most likely hazardsIsolated Tornadoes also a possibility especially during afternoonTiming - 2 to 8 PM TODAYLocally ...

Tama County 4-H Winter Carnival set Feb. 29

Tama County 4-H will be holding their Winter Carnival Saturday, February 29, 2020. This event is open to the public and will be located at the Toledo Reinig Center. Meal and games will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The meal is a free will offering and includes: maid-rite or hotdog, chips, fresh ...

Podhajsky elected President of Traer Chamber of Commerce

Michelle Podhajsky was elected President of the Traer Chamber of Commerce during their January meeting to fill the vacant position and is ready to hit the ground running in her new role."I believe in the mission of Traer's Chamber of Commerce - to strengthen the local economy by promoting a ...

Traer P.E. O. donates books

Sue Ewoldt and Ellen Young are pictured with books donated to Pied Piper Daycare by Traer P.E.O. members.

Sanders, Biden, Buttigieg tops for Tama Co. Demos

By John SpeerCentral Iowa Pressjspeer@tamatoledonews.comDemocrats gathered across Tama County Monday night, Feb. 3, as they did the State of Iowa for the nation's first test for the 2020 presidential nomination. A number of the candidates had campaigned or had high profile representatives work ...

Boerm right at home with Pipho and Gingrich Family Dentistry

Since July of 2019, Dr. Brendon Boerm has practiced dentistry in an area he grew up in and is enjoying the opportunity to work alongside Drs. Bob Pipho and Sarah Gingrich in Dysart as the practice moves into a new building.Boerm grew up in Traer and is the son of Dr. Kurt Boerm, a veterinarian, ...

Dollars for Scholars ready for immediate impact at North Tama

The North Tama Scholarship and Awards Night is held every year in May as the graduating class readies for their future outside of Traer. Individual scholarships and awards are given to students to help fund their college expenses. However, no one organization is responsible for these ...

NT seniors seeking votes in mock election

As the country draws closer to the Iowa Caucuses in the beginning of February, North Tama seniors are preparing for their own elections that will shape the future of the school. Or at least, that's the idea in practice. Matt Walston's American Government class are currently studying elections ...