×

News

Help save Traer Theatre

Local News

TRAER – There’s been a bit too much drama going on lately at the Traer Theatre. Earlier this month on Nov. 6, the sound system at the non-profit, 144-seat movie theater unexpectedly failed, leading to a temporary closure. And while the parts to fix the system were quickly ordered and ...

Redhawk wrestler Briar Blake opens season with a bang and an upset

Local News

TAMA – Last Thursday was an exciting night for many girls wrestlers as they took to the mats for the first time this season including Redhawk junior wrestler Briar Blake who in a huge upset took down a top-5 ranked, 2022-23 state qualifier for the 170 pound championship at the STC Girls ...

Merriment abounds next weekend

Local News

Those in search of holiday merrymaking need look no further than northern Tama County next weekend as both the communities of Dysart and Traer gear up to host hometown holiday events. Traer’s Holiday Happenings kicks off Dec. 1 TRAER – The Traer Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday ...

Local 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team earns top-3 finish at nationals

Local News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Benton County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team represented Iowa earlier this month at the National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl contest held in Louisville, Kentucky with an impressive top-three finish! Coached by Maureen Hanson, the team has been studying and practicing ...

Traer Historical Museum adds holiday hours

Local News

TRAER – The Traer Historical Museum will be open Friday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m. from November 24 through December 29, 2023, for self-guided tours. A museum board member will be on-site to answer questions. Check out the many displays, historical items, documents, and photos in this ...

​​Hora-Machacek holds sewing day and meeting

Local News

CLUTIER – Hora-Machacek Legion Auxiliary #453 met on Wednesday, November 8 at the Clutier post home. The day began at 9 a.m. with the following members and guests: Collette W, Bev C, Diane C, Pauline S, Julia B, Mary S, Linda D, Veronica P, Deb K, Brenda H, and Valerie S. Some placed quilt ...

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean’s List honors

Education

CEDAR RAPIDS – Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the summer 2023 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are ...

OWLS programming resumes at Otter Creek Lake & Park

Education

OTTER CREEK – Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls (OWLS) programs have resumed at Otter Creek Lake and Park. Join us this winter for more engaging presentations on nature, history, and more. OWLS programs are held at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Tama County Nature Center (2283 ...

Yuska appointed during Tama Co. Board of Supervisors meeting

Local News

TOLEDO – Last Monday's meeting of the Tama Co. Board of Supervisors started like always with the county engineer's report. They are still working to remove a snow trap on 250th Street and were waiting for the paint stripers to do their job before opening Toledo's Deer Creek Bridge. Dirt work ...

Local volunteers needed for high school speech contest

Education

Union High School has been honored with the opportunity to host the District Large Group Speech Contest this year. The District Large Group Contest will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024. We are in need of volunteers (roughly 20 adults) for room chairs, time keepers, and additional tasks ...