June 11

Traer family home when fire broke out- The Traer Fire Department was summoned to the house at 804 Elm Street, Traer, Sunday, June 7 at 7:05 p.m. The fire was believed to have started from an electical problem. The residents were home at the time the fire broke out and no one was injured.

TMU votes to investigate wind energy possiblities.

Engagements/Weddings: Arne J. Sandvick and Ashley Warnick of Hartwick are announcing their approaching wedding.

Milestones: Jim Petersen and Mary Arthur were united in marriage on June 14, 1969 in Edgewood, Iowa.

Births: Adam and Ellen Stoakes of rural Clutier, are happy to announce the birth of their child, Liam Keaton Stoakes.

Deaths: Patricia Ann Woosley Fisher, 69; Vopal (Pucket) McKinney, 90; Anthony Joseph Elliott, 18.

June 18

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Raises over $40,000.

Vesely family donates to dugouts in memory of family.

Sara Stoakes Named Outstanding Performers.

Alarm stops burglary of local business- On Thursday, June 11 at around midnight, Silver Streak Lanes and Restuarant was broken into. Entry was forced into a window on the side of the building. Once inside the would be thieves tripped the alarm and fled the building using the front door.

Engagements/Weddings: Tiffany Sue Newton and Clinton Louis Murty, Waterloo, are happy to share the announcement of their summer wedding.

Deaths: Lawrence F. “Cass” Caslavka, 91; Everett Edward Ortman, 89.

June 25

Traer Chamber of Commerce Board members recently helped Terrie and Scott Smentek, center, cut the ribbon at their new Traer business, theGolden Door Motel.

Milestones: Richard and Bonnie Manfull celebrated their 50th Anniversary on June 13 with a trip to Alaska.

Donald and Marlys Tomlinson of Traer will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 27.

Births: Levi and Kelli Smith are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Livia Leeann Smith.

Deaths: Arnold Becker, 71; H. “Beany” Benda Lebada, 91; Lillian M. Kucera, 94.

July 2

Taylor Park Sign getting a makeover- The entrance sign to Taylor Park is being sand blasted and repainted. The Traer Beautification group went to the City Council and requested Local Option Tax money to refurbish the sign. The Traer City Council set aside $3000 to help with the project.

Local business suffers damaging break-in-The glass in the front door entrance at Gas-N-Grub was knocked out durning a break-in late Sunday night or Monday morning.

Clutier First Responders and Traer Ambulance service volunteers respond to a accident scene last Tuesday, June 23, in Clutier. The driver of the vehicle, Gary Kupka, 64, of Clutier was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy pending.

Engagements/Weddings: Melvin L. Bohnstengel and Barbara A. Hertz would like to announce their upcoming July wedding. The couple will exchange vows on Friday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m. at the Traer Memorial Building in Traer.

Milestones: Paul and Paulette Wobeter, rural Toledo, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary June 28.

They were married in La Junta, Colo. and have farmed all those years until recent retirement.

Dr. Harry S. Bezman, revered physician of Traer and the surrounding community, will be celebrating his 100th birthday on July 7th. A party will be held in his honor with friends and family.

Deaths: Gary “Cupcakes” Lee Kupka, 64.

July 9

Three groups honored at dedication ceremony for the new scoreboard for the baseball field-Members of the American Legion, Kubik Finch post, were honored at a dedication ceremony that took place last Thursday, July 2, just prior to the vasity baseball game.

Meet your Tama County Fair Queen Candidates- Lillian Howard, Rose Koester, Nora Seda, ShayLynn Williams.

City Council votes for 4 percent increase for city employees.

City Council holds special meeting to discuss Windup Lounge liquor license.

Edwards Hits Game Winner, Grand Slam.

North Tama Tri County team wins tournament.

Engagements/Weddings: Julie Peterson McClain of Tempe, Ariz. and Chris Conrad of Gilbert, Ariz. exchanged wedding vows June 6, on Laniekea Beach, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii.

Deaths: Gerald R. Topliff, 82; Gloria M. Danker, 79.

July 23

School Board Elections- North Tama County Community School District voters will have the chance to fill four (4) director district seats on the North Tama School Board on September 8, 2009.

Hanus chooses the University of Dubuque – Wyatt Hanus will be playing football at the University of Dubuque this fall in the quarterback position.

Engagements/Weddings: Cedar Rapids-Paula Lee Owens and Jeremy Jacob Kubovec, both of Cedar Rapids, announce their engagement.

Milestones: Jim and Romona Snow are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Deaths: Mary Margaret Neidick, 94; Olive Dinsdale Combs, 93; Allen E. Kolpek, 83.

July 30

Traer Historical Museum Loans Orphan Train Coat to Dysart Museum.

An extra special feature of this year’s Winding Stairs Festival is “Movie Under The Stars,” sponsored by Traer Short Stop, at 9:00pm on Thursday, August 6, at the North Tama Athletic Complex.

VBS Kicks off with a Hot Dog Cookout.

The Redhawks finished the season in second place in the Iowa Star Conference with a record 11-4 and had an over all record of 16-11.

Six baseball players earn Iowa Star Conference honors.

The Traer Historical Museum will be opening the Endicott Folk Art Exhibit August 6 in conjunction with this year’s Winding Stairs Festival. The recently acquired collection of 1930’s and 1940’s folk art carvings contains a variety of carvings reflective of the artist’s life. W.O.Z. Endicott, a Traer resident of many years, created the carvings with only the use of a pen knife. The public is encouraged to view this unique collection and learn more about the artist. There is no admission charge.

Engagements/Weddings: Cara Cizek & Brian Hintz would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Jeff & Lynn Cizek of Traer and Garry & Linnea Hintz of Sac City.

Jennie Lynn Moffitt and Nicholas Ray Harrison are announcing their engagement.

Allyssa Bushkohl and Todd Harmsen of Clutier are announcing their upcoming wedding.

Births: Tricia (Breakenridge) Hansen and Luke Hansen are the proud parents of Liliana MaRi Hansen, born July 10th at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.

Deaths: Marie Florence Nowotny, 91; Rodger M. Knoop, 67.

August 6

Traer City Council receives update on gas franchise.

A Silent Veteran’s Parade kicked off Clutier Fun Days this year on Friday, July 31. A group of veterans from all over the county marched down Main Street in Clutier where a prayer was given to honor those who served our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Arnold Vileta, 100 years old, was the honored guest at the parade. Vileta is the oldest living veteran in Tama County. Vileta is a veteran of WW II.

Engagements/Weddings: Jill Elizabeth Foster and Matthew Charles Oliver were united in marriage at Smith Chapel in Indianola on July 18, 2009.

Allyssa Buskohl and Todd Harmsen of Clutier are announcing their upcoming wedding.

Steve and Cindy Campbell of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Steven and JoAnn Himschoot of Traer, Iowa, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Kelly Marie Campbell and Adam Robert Himschoot.

Milestaones: Wilbert W. Lamprecht will be turning 95 on August 9.

Deaths: Rev. Peter L. Swiggum, 87; Lyle Frederick Sienknecht, 84.

August 13

TMU lowers electricity rates.

The American Legion of Traer opened the parade Saturday night for the Winding Stairs Festival, Tailgaiting on Second Street.

North Tama dealing with construction project.

Boerm and Edwards named to first team all-state.

Milestones: Leonard Vorba will celebrate his 90th birthday Saturday, Aug. 15.

Wayne and Betty Jane Young Jackson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on the 15th of August.

Engagements/Weddings: Brad Boldt and Michelle DeVries would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Paul Donald and Janeen Rojas of San Francisco, Calif., are announcing their upcoming wedding. The 4:30 p.m. ceremony is set for August 29 in San Francisco, with dinner and dancing to follow.

Deaths: Ann M. Helten, 95; Edwin Dale Justice, 91; Kathryn S. Weaver, 94.

August 20

School Board election candidates-Judy Robb, Stacey Schmitt, Dave Stuart, Trisha Kennedy, Dan Scmitt and Gretchen Pargeon.

Some unwanted visitors have set-up residence at Dorothy Vanicek’s home. The hive, made by paper wasps, has taken roughly three months to build.

The Traer Chamber of Commerce invites you to a “last of the summer” cruise event this Saturday, Aug. 22, as some of the best vehicles in the state come to Traer to vie for awards, and to have fun.

The winner of this year’s Lions Club, cow chip bingo was Rhonda Posusta. Pictured is Jeff Jacobs representing the Traer Lions Club presenting a check to Posusta in the amount of $1000.

Music at the Market

Erwin Dostal, a local talent plays the accordion during last weeks Farmers Market on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Milestones: Marlys Cizek will celebrate her 80th birthday on August 26th.

Roy Kern and Ellen Neidick were married August 22nd, 1959, at the Traer United Presbyterian Church.

Bernie Saggau Award went to Sara Stoakes. Stoakes was also named for the Redhawk Scholar Athlete Award, presented by John States.

Outstanding Jr.-Sr. Female Athlete Award: (Nominees) Kelsey Upah, Nora Seda and Morgan Halupnick, winner- Morgan Halupnick.

Bruce Erickson Outstanding Jr.-Sr. Male Athlete Award: (Nominees) James Weida, Dylan Youel, Alex Herink and Wyatt Hanus, winner- Wyatt Hanus.

Kent Vesely Outstanding Fresh.-Soph. Male Athlete Award: (Nominees) Justin Jacobs, Brendon Boerm, Lucus Hefty, Jordan Mask, Jon Koob and Nathan Jones, winner-Lucas Hefty.

Tonja Rickert Outstanding Fresh.-Soph. Female Athlete Award: (Nominees) Hannah Mesch, Kailey Kladivo and Amanda Howard, winner-Amanda Howard.

Contestants of the hotdog eating contest begin the long journey of trying to beat out the competition Saturday, Aug. 8. The winner, Mark Koob, won the contest by eating 13 hotdogs in five minutes.

August 27

Chamber hosts 66 vehicles for the 2009 Cruise.

A tractor accident west of Clutier claimed the life of 56 year old Ronald Perrin of rural Clutier.

Chris Cooper is 38 years old, born to Judy Cooper and Tom Cooper and was raised throughout his life in the Reinbeck area. He has two brothers, Matt in Reinbeck and Brent in Des Moines.

James Weida runs the ball in for a touchdown after an interception at the North Tama season opener against Midland. Weida ran the ball 32 yards for the six points. The Redhawks won the game 56-0.

Engagements/Weddings: Melinda Rae Berger and Trevor John Oberholtz were united in marriage on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Traer.

Karina Alpers and Ryan Cooper are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching wedding.

Sally Ritz and Steve Schwartz both of Chicago, Illinois are announcing their engagement and approaching wedding.

Milestones: Helen Kern will be celebrating her 80th birthday on September 2.

Deaths: Stanley P. Dostal, 73; Robert Clarence Knupp, 83.

September 3

Camp E.D.G.E. Ecumenical Vacation Bible School Held in Traer.

Engagements/Weddings: Allison Stobie of Hawkeye and Keith Tendall of Traer are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Danielle Bicket and Caleb Hamer exchanged vows on April 4 in Cedar Falls.

Deaths: Eugene Charles Dvorak, 71; Betty Jean Lueders, 78; Edythe Hill, 89; Ronald L. Perrin, 56.

September 10

TMU revises offer to Alliant.

H1N1 confirmed at North Tama.

North Tama School Board election winners-Dave Stuart, Gretchen Pargeon, Trisha Kennedy, Judy Robb.

Engagements/Weddings: Peyton and Lainey Willenbring announce the forth coming marriage of their mother, Kirstie Ann Willenbring to Joshua Scott Seda on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Milestones: Roger and Dianne Schnebly of Dysart celebrated their 50th anniversary with their family at a reunion cabin in northern Minnesota.

Deaths: Lillian Mildred (Posusta) Hayek, 86; Judith A. Goodwin, 70; Frank F. Iezek, 91; Carl Frank Uchytil, 92; Beverly Mae Joens Claussen, 80.

September 17

Meet Tom & Angi Te Beest, the new leaders for North Tama BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ).

Traer City Council approves payment to Traer Development Corp.

Tama pulls out of County Economic Development.

North Tama Homecoming candidates are announced- Nora Seda, Alex Oletski, Amanda Hoeg, Morgan Halupnick and Emily Ewoldt, Dylan Youel, Jeremy Wrage, Caleb Edwards, James Weida and Sean Dengler.

Milestones: An open house for Mike and Connie Ledvina, Toledo, in observance of the couple’s 25h wedding anniversary.

Engagements/Weddings: Jason and Sara Kubik were married on July 25, 2009 at Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio at St. Ann, Jamaica.

Deaths: Mary I. Evans, 79; Vivian A. Lorenzen, 95; Martha Dalziel Filloon, 92.

September 24

Nora Seda, daughter of Bill and Marla Seda was crowned the 2009 North Tama Homecoming Queen, Friday night at halftime of the game.

James Weida, pictured here with all the king candidates, was crowned the 2009 North Tama Homecoming King at the pep rally held at the end of the school day on Friday.

Bauch Law Office has a new staff member, Kimberly Meyer, who is an Associate Attorney that specializes in litigation.

Mayor and City Council candidates announced- Running for Mayor in Traer are Pete Holden and Marlene Beenken. Holden ran for mayor in the last election against Mayor Russell Drinovsky and this will be Beenken’s first time running for Mayor.

In the City Council race in Traer, four individuals turned in papers for the two open seats. Incumbent, Lou Rausch will seek re-election. Also running are Cynthia Buresh, Randy Kvidera and Lee Wiges.

North Tama Studies Four Year Old Preschool.

Milestones: John and Garnet Mehlert of Dysart celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering held in July. John Mehlert and Garnet Jensen were married on September 26, 1959, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Waterloo.

Deaths: Robert E. Ochs, 84; Janet Elaine (Long) Wagoner, 81; Raye Francis Keidel, 82.

October 1

Back by popular demand is the Traer Chamber of Commerce sponsored Gals & Pals event. This is our 4th annual ladies day out event, which takes place on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

North Tama School Board held Monthly Meeting welcomes new members.

Traer Fire Department participates in Fire Prevention Week.

Births: Darin and Jennifer Adolphs of Stewartville, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their first child, Ashlyn Marie.

Milestones: Arthur (Art) Tille is celebrating his 101 birthday with family and card shower.

Deaths: Barbara Jean Harrison, 79.

October 8

Jason Troy Harriman of rural Traer, was arrested by The Tama County Sheriff’s office resulting from an incident involving his ex-wife, Dawn Harriman also of Traer, on late Sunday night early Monday morning.

TMU implements a wage freeze.

TMU Board will have vacant seat.

Class A No. 2 North Tama notched its fifth shutout of 2009 with a 41-0 win over Lone Tree in Week 6 football action Friday.

TMU customers will see rate decrease on March 1, 2010.

Kent Herink, Johnston, son of Margaret A. Herink and the late Ernest A. Herink of Clutier, has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2009.

Milestones: Nancy Degner will be celebrating her 80th birthday with family in San Francisco, Calif. She will visit her son, Jim while there.

Deaths: Leonard “Lenny” Underhill, 58; Mildred F. Bohnstengel, 85; Ella Louise Schroeder, 44.

October 15

Daniel Larmore, a resident of Traer, resigned his position on the Iowa Board of Nursing Home Administrators earlier this month.

Tama County gives Out first doses Of 2009 H1n1 Influenza Vaccine.

Sat., Oct. 17 there will be a benefit for Dave and Dawn Warner.

Milestones: Louise Bruce of Dysart, and formerly of Marshalltown, will be celebrating her 90th birthday.

Steve and Jo Ann Himschoot will be celebrating the 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The couple was married at the United Methodist Church, Traer on Oct. 20, 1979.

Births: BJ & Janel Ruzicka are excited to announce the birth of their baby girl. Grace Joyce.

Engagements/Weddings: Steve and Jo Ann Himschoot will be celebrating the 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The couple was married at the United Methodist Church, Traer on Oct. 20, 1979.

Deaths: Leon R. Sienknecht, 82.

October 22

North Tama BASIC to host Havest Festival.

Appraisal & Real Estate Services welcomes new team member- Jammie Howard, owner of Appraisal & Real Estate Services is pictured here with the newest member of the team, Jason Lekin.

Leonard Vorba of Traer, Iowa, recently completed 25 years of service as a National Weather Service Cooperative Weather Observer. Leonard began his 25 year tenure as an official weather observer in October of 1984. Leonard provides the National Weather Service with rainfall information on a daily and monthly basis for the city of Traer.

Births: Trent and Rebecca (Earles) Lienau of West Des Moines, are the proud parents of Gavin Matthew Lienau, born September 19 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Jay and Melanie Bean are proud to announce the birth of Emmett Thomas Bean on Oct. 1, 2009.

Engagements/Weddings: Laura Fischer and Paul Ernst exchanged wedding vows on May 30, 2009.

Milestones: Lucille Dike will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Wednesday, October 28.

Deaths: Mary M. Monat, 83, Dr. Donald P. Hayes, 77.

October 29

Jason Harriman arrested following sting.

City Council and Mayoral Candidates participated in a Candidate Forum sponsored by the Traer Star-Clipper on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the North Tama.

Meet the Candidates- Marlene Beenken, Pete Holden, Lou Rausch, Randy Kvidera, Cindy Buresh, Lee Wiges.

Owens receives DMACC Foundation scholarship.

The Iowa bankers Association(IBA) recognizes Darlys Hulme of Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, Traer and Vinton for more than 50 years of service to the banking industry.

North Tama football wins its seventh shutout of the 2009 season Friday night in Traer.

Brandon Ingle graduates Basic. Jessica Nickel graduates Basic.

Engagements/Weddings: Larry and Lisa Formanek of Belle Plaine and Brian and Robin Albert of Glenwood are happy to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Jill Marie Formanek and Luke Andrew Albert, of Columbia, Maryland.

Milestones: Hilda Kucera in celebrates with a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, Novmeber 8, 2009.

Deaths: Charles D. Whitehead, 89, Martha E. McKenna, 93, Loren A. Peterson, 75, Linda L. Parizek, 65, Ilene Rosenberger, 92, V. Blanche Staker, 88, Edward Francis Wobeter, 86.

November 5

The North Tama Redhawks progress to the quarterfinal round of State Football. Friday, Nov. 6 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Kick-off is at 6:15.

For the first time in 32 years the City of Traer has a new mayor-Pete Holden.

The Redhawk win sets up a quarterfinal contest with WACO on Friday at 6:15 p.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

Traer elects new city council members- Lou Rausch, Lee Wiges.

Alliant Energy holds town-hall meeting.

North Tama High School presents “Once Upon a Mattress.”

Milestones: Dick and Nancy Renzo of Traer recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Cedar Rapids.

Martha Kubik will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Deaths: Phyliss L. Harmon, 84, Betty Jane Messersmith, 86, Marion Berger, 81.

November 12

Chairman, Bruce Overton, presents Vice Chairman, Dann Larmore, a plaque of recognition to his 11 years that he served on the Traer Municipal Utilities Board. Larmore officially resigned on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the regular TMU board meeting.

The North Tama Redhawks celebrate the tenth shut-out of the season. The Redhawk defense proved to be unstoppable again for the WACO Warriors. The Redhawks defeated WACO 39-0 in the quarterfinal round of Class A state football playoffs. The Redhawks play Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the UNI-Dome against Mason City Newman in the semifinal round.

Milestones: Leonard and Lois Vorba will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an open house. Leonard Vorba and Lois Creswell were married November 21, 1959 at Waterloo.

Engagements/Weddings: Jennie Moffitt and Nick Harrison exchanged wedding vows August 15 in rural Buckingham.

Bart and Lynne McGivern and Ron and Kathy Turner, of Dysart and Sue Turner and Bruce Thornberry of Janesville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children. Anne Elizabeth McGivern and Travis Ray Turner.

Births: Jason and Janell Boldt are happy to announce the birth of their son, Devin Andrew on October 14, 2009.

Deaths: Richard D. “Dick” Banes, 67, Anise E. Bosecker, 91, David E. Hatton, 43.

November 19

No title, but no shortage of success for NT- It’s been quite a ride for North Tama’s class of 2010. This year’s senior football players saw the highest highs on the gridiron in Redhawk history, and also befell some of its most gutwrenching defeats.

Jay and Toni Whannel, left, were recognized by the Traer Chamber of Commerce last week with an Outstanding Service Award for their dedication to their community. At right is Chamber President Dahn Kennedy.

Alliant formally requests public meeting.

Serving as the Traer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2010 will be, from left: Thad Espenscheid of Farmers Savings Bank & Trust; Wendy Barnes of A Wild Hair; Ronda Posusta of Farmers Mutual Insurance; Cindy Weida of Jokers Iron Legend; Dahn Kennedy of AWE Service; President Kirstie Seda of Joe Morris State Farm Insurance, and Bonnie Eisele (not present) of Traer Super Market.

Long time Traerite Larry Manfull has written the book “A Coach’s Manual to Teach Offensive Line Technique.” Larry has donated a copy of his book to the Traer Public Library, it is available for check out to all those interested.

Engagements/Weddings: Amy Dolgener and Luke Wiest are announcing their engagement and approaching wedding.

Dr. Steven and Mary Young of Mount Vernon are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Anne, to Brodie Scott Overton, son of Shawn and Cherie Overton, Traer.

Births: Kent and Stacey (Kramer) Ward of Cedar Falls are proud to announce the birth of Michael William Ward.

Drs. Aaron and Ammie Chizek of Eldridge, are proud to announce the birth of their third son, born Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 8:16 p.m. at Genisis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.

Milestones: Sears celebrating 65th anniversary -Arthur E. Sears and Alice Elizabeth Gravatt were married on November 23, 1944 in Traer.

Deaths: Lucille K. Albertsen, 91, Cindy L. Pippert, 89, Samuel S. Brubaker, 73, Doris W. Dinsdale, 94, Margaret Rosauer, 87, Robert Thiesen, 89.

November 26

Holiday Happenings kick-off in Traer.

On Friday, Nov. 20 emergency crews were summoned to Farm Service, north of Traer, concerning an anhydrous leak from one of their lines at the site.

Nearly 40 years after trekking almost four miles through the dense canopy jungle of Vietnam to save 100 American soldiers from behind enemy lines a group of Vietnam war veterans was finally recognized for their work last month.

Chelsea Kvidera, a senior at Mount Mercy College wrapped up a terrific cross country career this past weekend in Vancouver, Wash.

Milestones: Evelyn Harrison is celebrating her 98th birthday with a surprise card shower and dinner with family.

Allen Goodwin will be celebrating his 90th birthday on November 30.

Erwin Dostal will be celebrating his 85th birthday November 29. He celebrated his birthday with a family dinner that was held at the Amana Colonies.

Deaths: Lloyd E. Chalupsky, 90, George J. Mareda, 87, Samuel S. Brubaker, 73, Margaret I. Dunlavey, 98, LaVern C. Kahler Sr., 76.

December 3

Tama County plans a live test of CodeRED.

Ruth Calderwood was the grand prize winner at Staker Furniture’s open house.

North Tama Reduces One Bus Route

St. Nicholas, the fourth century Christian saint known for his acts of generosity and love, will be visiting Ripley United Church of Christ.

Current Construction change entrances to school.

Evelyn Harrison visited Waverly for the Holiday.

Engagements/Weddings: Karina Sue Alpers and Ryan Roy Cooper were married September 12, 2009 in Dysart.

Lori Anne Yuska and Emmanuel Miranda Quiazon exchanged wedding vows July 4th in Iowa City.

Deaths: Rose Emma Bartosh Chitty, 85, George H. Haefner, 77, Katherine Sternburg, 94.

December 10

Traer City Council holds meeting, swears in new council- City Clerk, Jon Panfill swore in the new Mayor and Council members following the City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 7. Pictured (L to R) Panfil, Mayor Pete Holden, Council Members Lou Rausch, and Lee Wiges.

Regions bank in Traer Closing doors-The Regions Bank office located in Traer, will be closing its doors in 2010. Local employees confirmed the closing, but were unable to comment further.

Mayor Russell Drinovsky and Council member Patty Guzman both attended their last council meeting on Monday, Dec. 7. Neither sought re-election this year in the city elections.

Amber Freeman, owner of Cookie Mom Cookies with her daughter, Heather Freeman stands next to one of the display cases inside the new shop, located on Second Street in Traer.

Rebecca Hosek of Tama County won fourth place in the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) young farmer discussion meet held Dec. 2 during the IFBF annual meeting in Des Moines.

North Tama youth baseball & softball receive grant.

On Thursday, Dec. 4 the North Tama Redhawks girls basketball team saw their first victory when they faced off against Waterloo Christian in Conference play.

Engagements/Weddings: Nicole Kuhse and Ross Harrison are happy to announce their engagement.

Milestones: Ruth Rasmussen and Ruby Rhodes celebrated their 86th birthday. On December 1 Cecil and Ruth celebrated their 64th Anniversary.

Deaths: Lynn A. Beckenbaugh, 58, Duane Le Founal, 42.

December 17

World War II vet Howard Bro aboard Iowa Honor Flight- “It was truly a beautiful memorial, one I was really proud of,” Howard Bro, Toledo, said last week. “It represented the whole United States with each state named on a pillar.”

New amateur radio repeater in service Serves Tama County Area.

After their second straight undefeated season and trip to the UNI-Dome for the state tournament, the North Tama football team cleaned up in the Class A District 6 postseason awards.

Thad S. Espenscheid has joined the staff as a vice president/loan officer at the Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, Traer.

Traer Library Catalog Now Available On-Line.

Michael Harker to visit the Clutier Public Library.

Milestones: Marie Hess will be celebrating her 80th birthday.

Deaths: Bethel “Betty” Barr, 87, Zola N. Catron, 84, Ruth M. Harrison, 83, Jim L. Medberry, 59.

December 24

North Tama Music Department receives grant-The North Tama Music Department received a grant of $10,000 from the Traer Community Foundation to go towards the restoration of the Grand Piano. Pictured (l to r): Kayla Carlson, Terry Shay and Stephen Foster. Other donations were receieved from area residents in memory of family members and through fund raising of the North Tama Music Boosters.

Births: Paul and Dr. Marci Fish of Hudson are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Joleen Fish.

Engagements/Weddings: Cara Lynn Cizek and Brian Lee Hintz were united in marriage on September 12 in Cedar Falls.

Deaths: Mildred M. Luze, 97, Elmer Niederman, 91, R. Russell “Bud” Lyon, 91.

December 31

Redhawks take down CAL-On December 18 the North Tama Redhawk’s girls basketball team suffered a sad conference loss against CAL 45-34 at home. The girls began to bring the game back in the last quarter,with 13 points, but it was not enough this game.

Milestones: Marilyn Burhenn to celebrate her 85th birthday.

Deaths: Robert Russel “Bud” Lyon, 91, Lillian L. Zeman, 95.