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DDC to become Dysart Chamber of Commerce

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DYSART – The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) is proud to announce its rebranding as the Dysart Chamber of Commerce, unveiling a new name and updated mission statement to better reflect its expanded role and commitment to the community. This transformation marks a significant milestone in ...

Annual banquet held for Clutier High School Alumni

Education

CLUTIER – The Clutier High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet on Saturday, April 5, at the Hora-Machacek American Legion post home. Honored class attendees this year included Trevor Wiebbecke (‘90) – 35th reunion; Mark Dvorak, Kevin Fisher, Randy Parizek, and Gloria ...

Local piano students hold recitals at Traer Public Library

Education

TRAER – Piano students of Sharon Owens and Carri Holst held a piano recital Sunday, April 27, at the Kupka Cultural Center in the Traer Public Library. Twenty-four students performed, ranging from first grade to 11th grade. Following the program, a reception to congratulate the students on ...

Flickering lights

Local News

TOLEDO – The Monday, April 28 Tama County Supervisors meeting went on like usual under the cloud of the day's possible storms; at one point, the lights in the room flickered on and off, but this was just Sheriff's Office Investigator Trevor Killian leaning against the light switch. The ...

Tama County SKIP hosts successful free movie nights

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TRAER – Tama County SKIP (Supporting Kids in Prevention), Tama County Public Health & Home Care, and ISU Extension and Outreach collaborated with the Traer Theatre to provide an evening out for families on April 23. Families were able to attend the movie and receive admission, small ...

Planting ‘fir’ the future

Education

DYSART – “The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago.” But today is good, too. Such were the words of wisdom that Pastor Dan Hartwig, Dysart Tree Board President, told members of the Dysart-Geneseo Elementary Student Council last Friday afternoon as they worked together near ...

Tama County’s zoning administrator/weed commissioner resigns

Local News

TOLEDO – Tama County is in need of a new Zoning Administrator. With an overcast sky abundant with heavy clouds, the weekly Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, April 21, was well attended with a possible closed session on the agenda – a session that instead remained wide ...

Tama County Fair Queen call for candidates

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Miss Amaya Peterson, 2024 Tama County Fair Queen has been representing Tama County at fair activities, parades and other activities throughout the year. Her reign will soon be coming to an end. Peterson is the daughter of Loni and James Droigk of Gladbrook. She attended Gladbrook-Reinbeck ...

Traer Historical Museum holds annual meeting, ice cream social

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TRAER – The Traer Historical Museum held its annual meeting and ice cream social on Thursday, April 10, at the museum in downtown Traer. President George Kadrmas presided over the informal gathering which took place ahead of the business meeting. The featured speaker this year was ...