TRAER – The community of Traer came together on Saturday, March 21, for the inaugural Traer Quilt Experience: Binding Faith and Community with Patchwork. The banner event was co-hosted by Ripley United Church of Christ, the Traer Public Library, and the Traer Historical Museum with support ...
TRAER – Last month, rural Tama County resident and photographer Mindy Finzen and her family were witness to quite a show at their acreage west of Traer as half a dozen bald eagles perched in leafless trees near their home beneath a perfect azure sky. “There were just lots of eagles ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 – 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 – 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 ...
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 ...
TOLEDO – The Tama County Historical Society will host a program on the people and places of Iowa Broadcasting on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wieting Theatre, 101 S. Church St, Toledo. The program will be given by Jeff Stein, author of the book “Making Waves: The People and ...
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 ...