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Traer News

‘There’s not a better feeling in the world’

TRAER – For the sixth time in program history, North Tama volleyball is state-bound and in search of its first state title after thrashing Cedar Ridge Christian 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-20) last Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Class 1A Region 3 championship match played at Waterloo West High ...

‘You Are Enough’

TRAER – North Tama Preschool welcomed a special guest with a special message of inclusivity this past Monday as part of the program’s new initiative to bring community readers to the classroom: veterinarian and rural Traer resident McKenna Kvidera, also known as ‘Addie’s mom.’ ...

Meet the Candidates 2025: North Tama School Board

TRAER – The North Tama Telegraph sent candidate questionnaires to all five candidates running in contested races only for the North Tama County Community School District Board of Education in the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 city-school election. Two newcomers are running to fill retiring incumbent ...

Meet the Candidates 2025: Seth Seda, North Tama School Board District 1

Seth Seda Age: 44 Education: North Tama (Class of 2000), USN Training, Tidewater Community College Occupation/Profession: Industrial Automation Instructor at Hawkeye Community College Family: Wife Xiomara and Daughters Gabriella and Violet 1) What motivated you to run for school board? Why ...

Meet the Candidates 2025: Denny Berger, North Tama School Board District 4

Denny Berger (no photo available) Age: 69 years old Education: Graduate of North Tama High School; Higher Education – School of Hard Knocks Occupation/Profession: Retired farmer/truck driver Family: Wife, Jill; Daughter, Melinda Oberholtz; Son, Scott Berger; four grandchildren 1) ...

Meet the Candidates 2025: Marty Dostal, North Tama School Board District 4

Marty Dostal Age: 53 Education: 1991 North Tama Graduate, Associate EET Degree Occupation/Profession: Global Supply Chain Family: Wife Anita, Josh 19, Bryce 17, Hunter 13 1) What motivated you to run for school board? Why is public education important to you, and why would you ...

Meet the Candidates 2025: Jayme Roudabush, North Tama School Board District 4

Jayme Roudabush Age: 34 Education: [NO RESPONSE] Occupation/Profession: Self-employed Family: I live in Traer with my partner, Alex. We’ve been part of the community for almost 10 years. We have two kids who attend North Tama – one in 5th grade and one in kindergarten – as well as ...

Meet the Candidates 2025: Kennan Seda, Traer Mayor

TRAER – The North Tama Telegraph sent candidate questionnaires to both candidates running to be the City of Traer’s next mayor as part of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 city-school election. Incumbent Mayor Pete Holden did not return a questionnaire, while challenger Kennan Seda’s response is ...