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Traer Museum looking for Endicott information

Do you remember WOZ Endicott and his carving collection? We are looking for pictures of him or his carvings and any information or memories any Traerite might have of Mr. Endicott.The Traer Museum is working to display a recently acquired collection of carved wooden figurines and pieces from ...

Great news at the Traer Farmer’s Market

Come one come all, Wednesday, June 17 at the Traer's Farmers Market. This week will be offering free wine samples and free blood pressure checks by area nurse, Sandy Whannel.Visit all the vendors for all the good nutritious vegetables and baked goods that are available. We don't have a bad egg ...

“We’ve Got Talent” is planned for the fourth

Club Dysart has announced that the talent show that is a part of the annual July 4th Celebration in Dysart promises to be better than ever in 2009. The community theatre group that is forming in the area is sponsoring the show this year.Do you sing, dance, do stand up comedy, or do magic? ...

Hassman is delegate at P.E.O. annual convention

Dotta Hassman, delegate from Chapter EC, Traer, attended the 117th annual Convention of Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood held May 30 - 31 in Des Moines. With the theme "P.E.O. All About PEOple," Sally Long, Chapter EH, Des Moines, presided over 700 delegates and visitors. Twenty-five ...

Buffalo Rancher next at the Traer Library

On Thursday June 18 at 7 p.m. Tom Dreesman from Tama will present "Raising and eating buffalo in Tama County". If you are interested in an healthy alternative meat or are simply curious about the possibility of expanding your cuisine, you will enjoy this next program. Tom will detail what it ...

ISU students named to Spring semester Dean’s list

AMES, Iowa - More than 4,750 Iowa State University undergraduates have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2009 spring semester Dean's List.Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while ...

JADCO Celebrates Dance

This year was "Time To Dance" and a good time was had by all. The Jeune Attente Dance Company (JADCO) Spring Recital on Sunday April 19, 2009 was "Rockin' Around the Clock" to "Old Time Rock-N-Roll" with nearly sold out crowds for both performances. Clocks decorated the auditorium and lobby ...

n “Slow Food to Fast Food – 1870-1970”

Dr. Trudy Eden, Associate Professor of History at UNI, educated and entertained during the program on "Slow Food to Fast Food - 1870-1970," at the Kupka Cultural Center last Thursday evening. It was the second in the June Thursday night programs in "A Tas

Vesely family donates to dugouts in memory of family

On Friday, June 19 a dedication is planned for the new dugouts at the North Tama Complex baseball field.The Vesely family donated the funds for the new dugouts in memory of Kent Vesely and his parents Marlys and Johnny Vesely, life long North Tama fans.Kent Vesely was a North Tama student that ...

Dysart City Council holds monthly meeting

By Tracey PetersThe Dysart City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 10. Present was Mayor Don Lyons, Council Members: Kevin Kugel, Don Zeien and Rich Behrens. Also present were City Clerk, Roxanne Schneider, Police Chief Tim Ruroden, Public Works Superintendent, Steve ...