LA PORTE CITY – In the wake of state Rep. Derek Wulf’s selection to run for lieutenant governor alongside gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn on the Republican ticket this fall, local GOP central committee members convened last week to nominate Wulf’s replacement – settling on Hudson ...
TRAER – In a pair of meetings held two days apart, shared Superintendent John Cain's resignation was approved by both the South Tama County and North Tama County school boards. “I do have my letter of resignation for my retirement,” Cain told the South Tama board on Monday, July 20, as ...
TRAER – Wind up in Traer for the 2026 Winding Stairs Festival, which will run August 7-8 in the 400 and 500 blocks of Second Street. This year's theme is "Harvest the Fun." The festival's committee welcomes the public to attend the community events that are separate from the festivities, and ...
DYSART – Valerie Raub and Aaron Rousselow’s Crisman Street yard has been awarded the July ‘Blue Ribbon Flowers of the Month’ designation by the Dysart Garden Club. “I’ve been waiting a long time for this!” Raub excitedly told the newspaper when she found out she was chosen for ...
DYSART, IOWA – The Dysart Police Department and Dysart Chamber of Commerce invite the community to the 3rd annual Dysart Night Out set for next Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dysart City Park. This FREE event brings neighbors, local businesses, community organizations, and first ...
DYSART – The temperatures were high, but so was the community spirit. Despite the heat, 153 vehicles officially registered for the 24th Annual Dysart Chamber Car, Truck & Bike Show on Friday, July 17. Even more classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles cruised into Downtown Dysart ...
TAMA COUNTY – The hard work, creativity, and dedication of Tama County 4-H members will be on display at the Iowa State Fair this August as many local youth were selected to represent the county through their outstanding exhibits and projects. Following judging at the Tama County Fair on ...
DYSART – Sponsored by the Dysart Lions Club, the Culpepper & Merriweather Great Combined Circus will perform in Dysart on Friday, Aug. 7, on the grounds of Tama-Benton Co-op located at 504 Estelle Street. Shows will take place at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. C&M Circus has been providing ...
TRAER – Everyone is invited to stop in at the Traer Historical Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 8, to help classmates of Traer's Class of 1961 celebrate the “Big 65” reunion since graduation. Come chat with friends and acquaintances while enjoying a cup of coffee. A short ...
TRAER – The Traer Commercial Club and Traer Saddle Club and held the 8th annual horse show at the American Legion Field east of Traer on August 3, 1957. The show began with a parade, led by Judy Street, George Kostlan, Harry Thomas and the Clutier High School marching band. It traveled ...