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Traer News

North Tama alumna urges Redhawks consider becoming Kohawks

TRAER – North Tama High School Class of 2017 alumna Carlee Feisel, RN, BSN, is recommending the current crop of senior Redhawks take a serious look at Coe College in Cedar Rapids in light of the new, renewable Herink Family/North Tama Dollars for Scholars Scholarship. “Truthfully, ...

Celebrating local school boards; keeping Iowa’s public schools strong

TRAER – Members of the 2025 North Tama Board of Education assembled for a new group photo on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to kickoff the new year. Those pictured include (from left) David Calderwood, Cheryl Popelka, president Rod Zobel (back), Jenny Sniffin, Marty Dostal (back), and vice chair Doug ...

Hubbard, Jacobs, Miller named to Wartburg Fall Term Dean’s List

WAVERLY – Wartburg College has recognized 554 students who were named to the 2024 Fall Term Dean's List. Local students honored include: –Brooklyn Hubbard, Clutier –Jamie Jacobs, Traer –Karsyn Miller, La Porte City The list honors students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or ...

US 63 to condense to two lanes as part of North Tama facility project

TRAER – Despite the inconvenience to drivers in the area, a planned road closure on the south side of Traer is more indication construction continues to hum along on the North Tama Community School District’s Phase I facility project. Last Thursday, Jan. 9, North Tama CSD announced the ...

Mennenga joins Traer City Council

TRAER – On Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, the newest member of the Traer City Council, Aaron Mennenga (right) was administered the oath of office by Traer City Clerk Haley Blaine. He was appointed to the council in December following councilman Jon Panfil’s resignation. Mennenga was the only ...

North Tama Community School District annual financial audit released

TRAER – The annual audit report on the North Tama County Community School District was released on Dec. 9, 2024, by Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. Financial highlights include: –The District's revenues totaled $7,865,297 for the year ended June 30, 2023 – a 3.6% increase from the ...

Knaack knocks off milestone

Telegraph note: This story will print in the Friday, Jan. 17 edition of the Telegraph along with photos from Senior Night. TRAER — Kolt Knaack added another milestone to his high school wrestling career on Tuesday night. The North Tama senior recorded his 150th win, pinning his opponent ...

Demo license plate readers installed in Traer, Gladbrook locations

TRAER – Smile, you’re on ‘license plate reader’ camera! Folks driving in and out of Traer via US 63 on the north side in recent weeks may have noticed a peculiar black camera aimed toward the highway. According to the Tama County Sheriff’s Office, the camera fitted with a couple of ...

Herink family funds $5,000 scholarship to Coe College

TRAER – Thanks to the late Ernie and Margaret Herink of Traer, North Tama High School seniors will now have one more sizable scholarship opportunity. The Herink family is offering a North Tama senior a $5,000 scholarship to attend Coe College in Cedar Rapids. The scholarship – available ...