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‘Women in the American Founding’

AMES — Women played essential roles in colonial America and the Revolutionary War, but their contributions often went under-recognized — and unpaid. That was the lesson of “Women in the American Founding,” an hourlong lecture by Karen Kedrowski on March 3 at the Iowa State University ...

Traer Nostalgia: Photos from the Traer Historical Museum

Dr. Alford Farnham, a local doctor and surgeon, built the hospital on Main Street in 1915. The main floor consisted of a reception room, doctor’s office and exam rooms. The second floor had an operating room, kitchen and patient rooms. The hospital was open to other doctors in the area as ...

Girl Scout Troop 2857 visits Traer ALA meeting

TRAER – Members of Traer’s Girl Scout Troop 2857 gave a presentation of their activities, including sales of their famous cookies, during the Traer American Legion Auxiliary’s March meeting which took place at the Memorial Building.

Clutier Alumni banquet set for April 11 at Post home

CLUTIER – The Clutier Alumni Association will meet on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the annual banquet at the Clutier Legion Hall. Social hour begins at 4 p.m., with dinner following at 6 p.m. BYOB. The Clutier Public Library will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for alumni who would like ...

Dysart Community Foundation accepting grant applications

DYSART – The Dysart Community Foundation held its Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 16, 2026, at the Dysart Community Building. The 2026 Board of Directors for the Foundation elected during the meeting include: Sarah Carter, Chair, representing the Dysart Chamber of Commerce; Carly ...

Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week in Tama County

AMES – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 6-11. With county extension offices, specialists and staff located in all 99 counties, ISU Extension and Outreach connects Iowans throughout the state with education and resources. This celebration thanks Iowans for their ...

Let’s hear it for the boy(s)!

TRAER – The boys were back on the North Tama stage twice last week as part of the music department’s annual Swing Show – during a matinee on Wednesday, March 11, and an evening performance on Thursday, March 12. While male students have always been well represented in band, choir has ...

Toledo soldier severely injured in Kuwait faces ‘long recovery’

BETHESDA, MD. – Master Sergeant Josh Steinback of Toledo was severely injured in Kuwait during an initial round of retaliatory Iranian airstrikes on March 1, and he is returning to the U.S. to begin what is expected to be a lengthy recovery. Steinback serves in the U.S. Army Reserves, and ...

Local candidates file for statehouse primary races

DES MOINES – The filing window for Iowa’s 2026 primary elections for state and federal offices closed Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. Candidates who filed their Affidavit of Candidacy and nomination petitions in time will appear on the Tuesday, June 2, primary ballot for their respective ...