TRAER – The building at 540 Second Street in Traer – the home of Farmers Mutual Insurance for just over 60 years – is for sale. Let's explore the history behind this historic building... The first frame building on the site was built by Marvin A. Newcomb, a native of Pennsylvania who ...
CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa is proud to recognize the academic accomplishments of students each semester by announcing the graduation and dean’s lists. These lists highlight the hard work and dedication of students who have excelled in their studies. The Fall 2024 ...
TRAER – The North Tama high school addition project took a huge leap forward late last week when multiple precast concrete wall panels were delivered and subsequently lifted into place by a crane. With the placement of the panels, a concrete picture began to take shape for the public to ...
TRAER – Beginning this past Jan. 1, the Traer Public Library started authoring a new chapter in its story with Donna DeBoef officially taking over as Director following Diane Panfil’s retirement. While she may be new to her role, DeBoef, 52, is no stranger to Traer as she has spent the ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...