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Traer News

Hagedon appointed to state veterinary board

DES MOINES – Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions including Sierra Hagedon of rural Traer who was one of two new appointees to the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine. Hagedon’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

Ridout named Iowa Star South Coach of the Year

TRAER – In his first year as head coach of the North Tama boys basketball team, Ryan Ridout has been named the Iowa Star South Coach of the Year. With Ridout at the helm along with his wife and assistant coach Laura Ridout, the Redhawks finished the 2023-24 season 8-12 (6-5) overall and ...

Cooper remains jailed on $1 million bond; arraignment set for March 14

TOLEDO – A rural Traer woman accused of murder remains behind bars on a $1,000,000 bond at the Tama County Jail awaiting arraignment which has been set for March 14. Back on Feb. 19, Karina Sue Cooper, 46, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, a Class A felony, in connection ...

North Tama Esports team takes third at state winter final

MARSHALLTOWN – The North Tama Esports Overwatch 2 team took third place on Feb. 23 at the Iowa High School Esports Association’s State Winter Final held at the Orpheum Theatre in Marshalltown. The Redhawks went 3-1 on the day, beating Dike-New Hartford, Lake Mills, and Belmond Klemme. Their ...

Traer Legion Auxiliary celebrates Valentine’s Day at Sunrise Hill

TRAER – The Traer American Legion Auxiliary enjoyed Valentine's Day on the afternoon of Feb. 14 by assisting residents of Sunrise Hill Care and Rehab Center in playing bingo and enjoying ice cream sundaes. Auxiliary members involved included Kathy Manful, Zoe Ann Wignall, Dorothy Thorne, ...

Iowa Lieutenant Governor winds up in Traer for economic development tour

TRAER – Last Friday just ahead of five o’clock, Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg stopped by Traer’s downtown for a quick tour courtesy of Tama County Economic Development Executive Director Katherine Ollendieck. His first stop was Traer’s public library. “This is just one of the ...

North Tama looks to reduce costs by more than $409K

TRAER – A combination of the worst inflation the U.S. has experienced since the early 1980s, state supplemental aid not keeping pace, and the exhaustion of pandemic school relief funds has led many area school districts to consider cost-reduction measures including North Tama which is ...

Remembering Terry Shay, Dot Day founder

On September 28, 2023, North Tama educator and consummate dot connector Terry Shay, of Waterloo, passed away suddenly. The outpouring of grief around the globe was a testament to the fact that Terry truly made his mark on the world. In 2009, Terry shared The Dot book, written and ...

Traer Legion Auxiliary gifts poppies to area veterans

TRAER – Recently, members of Traer Legion Auxiliary presented vases of poppies to veterans residing at Sunrise Hill Care and Rehab Center. Pictured in the first photograph is veteran Roger Corbin (second from left) alongside Auxiliary members Bridgett Barthelmes, Judy Zmolek, and Kathy ...