TRAER — Traer racked up ‘glowing’ reviews for the 28th annual Winding Stairs Festival held Aug. 7-10. Even the weather got in on the glow-up, with storms pulling out Saturday afternoon just in time for the Grand Parade to wind its way through town.

“Many thanks to the countless volunteers that made this festival go round,” the festival committee posted on Facebook. “The ticket booth workers, beer tent servers, parade route helpers. The North Tama Football team who helped set up for the festival. North Tama School for helping move bleachers for people to sit. The many businesses that donated to the festival and participated in events during the festival. The City of Traer for helping out with vendor set up and carnival set up. This Festival would not exist without the village of wonderful people dedicating their time to help.”