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Vacation Bible School to perform at festival

Children ages four through completion of fifth grade, who are participating in Traer's Ecumenical Vacation Bible School, will be performing a Sing-A-Long at the Winding Stairs Festival. Their performance is scheduled for 6:30pm on the main stage, Friday, August 7. Under the direction of music ...

Second annual Jason Hallett Memorial Ride

The Second Annual Jason Hallett Memorial Ride will be held July 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Jokers Iron Legend Saloon in Traer. They will leave at 11:00 a.m. and will be returning at 5:00 p.m. This year there will be Hansen's Fun Bus for those who do not want to drive but want to attend. Anyone can ...

Hudson Musicmakers coming to Traer Library

On Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. the lively group Hudson Musicmakers will return to the Traer Library's Cultural Center for a light hearted presentation. The group of a dozen musicians have played here twice before and have always pleased the audience with their jokes and talent. Last year they ...

Class of 1942 get together

A few classmates from the Class of 1942 Traer high School met Wed. June 24 for lunch at the Iron Horse Depot in Traer. Those in attendance were Barbara Boyer, Sacramento, Calif., Bill and Joan Otterman of Clear Lake, Elaine Ehlers of Reinbeck, Shirley Stavely and Mildred Halupnick of Hudson, ...

Marking another great year for Dysart

The fourth of July celebrations were a bit wet, but all in all, turned out to be a fun day for many. Colors lit up the sky Saturday night marking the end of another great year for the Dysart celebrations.

Winners announced for the Homemade Bar contest

The Homemade Bar Contest was held in the park on the Fourth of July. First place winner in the 15 and over category was Kathie Manfull. Second place went to Jill Crees. Judges were Nancy Havran, Ruth Taylor, Sheri Guillot, and Wendy Wieben.In the 14 and under age group, first place went to ...

Frush receives scholarship

Josh Frush was presented with a Benton County Farm Bureau Federation scholarship award by David Wrage at Union High School's Scholarship and Senior Recognition night.Photo Provided

2009 July 4th Talent Show

The 2009 4th of July Talent Show was organized by the newly formed community theatre group and set up the event to have 3 different levels of competition: Youth, Teen/College and Adult. Out of 9 acts in the Youth category First place was won by Sydney Weldon with a dance set to "Just Dance". ...

Gladbrook man jailed again on burglary, more charges

By John SpeerCentral Iowa PressJason Dwight Drew, 26, Gladbrook, is back in the Tama County jail after being charged last week with three counts of burglary, three counts of neglect of dependant persons, possession of stole property and 2nd degree theft by the Tama County Sheriff's Office. He ...

Women’s Connection to hold meeting

On July 16, all women are invited. The perfect way to treat yourself and a friend. This brunch will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Lampost Theatre at 204 W. Seerley, Cedar Falls. The feature will be to meet Holly Hunter of the courier as she takes on an "inside out" tour around our towns. ...