Joan Raye Thompson was born August 20 in Dubuque, Iowa, weighing seven pounds eight ounces, and measuring 21 inches long.Joan is the third child of Elizabeth and Nick Thompson of Dubuque. Grandparents are Julie (Otting) and David Poe of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Rebecca Christian and John Patience ...

Showing this weekend at the Traer Theatre is the new movie Thank You for Your Service. This story follows a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq who struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after ...

Hora-Machacek Legion Auxiliary held a sewing day at the Clutier post home. It was on Wednesday, November 8th beginning at 9am. The following ladies attended: Linda Dvorak, Mary Seda, Marlus Svoboda, Pauline Sienknecht, Eileen Hora, Lillian Dostal, Julia Babinat, Marcella Caslavka, and Veronica ...

Showing this weekend at the Traer Theatre is the new film based on a true story Only the Brave. Through hope, determination, sacrifice and the drive to protect families and communities, the Granite Mountain Hotshots become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the country. While most ...

Mollie B, from the ever-popular Mollie B Polka PartyTV, show has been invited by the Clutier Betterment Committee to perform in Clutier, Iowa on December 3, 2017. Mollie B has presented a Christmas Show in Branson for several years and is now brining her talents up north for Christmas Shows in ...

Help celebrate Paul Hulme's 90th birthday on November 12! There will be an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Traer Golf Course. Cards can be mailed to 206 Walnut St., Unit 4, Traer, IA 50675.

Showing this weekend at the Traer Theatre is the new horror film Happy Death Day. Tree Gelbman is a blissfully self-centered collegian who wakes up on her birthday in the bed of a student named Carter. As the morning goes on, Tree gets the eerie feeling that she's experienced the events of this ...

Alex grew up on his family's farm north of Traer, IA and attended North Tama County Community School. He attended Iowa State University for Agricultural Engineering. He now works for John Deere as an Tractor Electrical Systems Engineer as well as raises cattle and farms with his father. His ...

Alex grew up on his family's farm north of Traer, IA and attended North Tama County Community School. He attended Iowa State University for Agricultural Engineering. He now works for John Deere as an Tractor Electrical Systems Engineer as well as raises cattle and farms with his father. His ...

Best wishes to Jean Jacobsen who will celebrate her 95th birthday on November 3. Jean, formerly of Dysart, will be celebrating with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at a family dinner. Her family would like to honor her with a card shower. Birthday greetings can be sent to ...