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Traer Memorial Day Schedule (Sunday, May 25)

TRAER – On Sunday, May 25, the Traer American Legion Kubik-Finch Post 142 will conduct the following Memorial Day Cemetery Rifle Salute Schedule. 8:15 a.m.: Meet at Traer Memorial Building 8:45 a.m.: West Union Cemetery (1799 QQ Ave, Traer) 9:00 a.m.: St. Paul Catholic Cemetery (1102 ...

Traer’s T.H. Best building: A History

Editor’s Note: In light of La Terraza’s recent expansion from its original location at Traer’s 602 Second Street into the adjacent T.H. Best building located on the corner of Second and US 63/Main Street, the Telegraph is taking a look back through the building’s more than 130 years ...

Traer Legion Auxiliary to distribute poppies ahead of Memorial Day

TRAER – After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during ...

Man sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after being deported

CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced on April 30, 2025, to more than two months in federal prison. Jose Solis-Alvarado, age 34, a citizen of Mexico illegally present in the United States and residing in Traer, Iowa, received the ...

Hosek, Uchiyama-Hansen recognized by Gov. Reynolds for Academic Excellence

DES MOINES – Mason Hosek, a student at North Tama County High School, and Kengo Uchiyama-Hansen, a student at Union High School, were among the 424 Iowa high school seniors recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual ...

Local piano students hold recitals at Traer Public Library

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 ...

Tama County SKIP hosts successful free movie nights

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 ...

Traer Historical Museum holds annual meeting, ice cream social

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 ...

Egg marks the spot!

TRAER - The Traer Chamber of Commerce hosted the community's annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, in Taylor Park. Chamber members stuffed and hid 1,000 colorful plastic eggs this year for children aged 0-10 to collect. The event was well attended thanks to sunny skies although there ...