TOLEDO – Karina Sue Cooper’s first degree murder trial previously scheduled to begin next week on July 9 in Linn County has been reset to October 1, 2024. The planned 10-day jury trial was rescheduled by Chief Judge Lars G. Anderson last Friday in response to a motion by Cooper who waived ...
ANKENY – Volunteers from across the state including two from Traer were recognized on June 25 in Ankeny as part of the 40th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards Ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of ...
TRAER – Since 1948, St. Luke Lutheran Church has been gathering for worship in Traer, Iowa. The church began with 28 charter members and was served by Rev. U. F. Groth from Dysart. The building, still used today, was initially purchased in 1950 for a mere $1,345 and moved from Blairstown, ...
TRAER – Rural Traer resident Barb Hanus – pen name Beth Ann Morrison – flew for nearly a quarter century as a flight attendant with Southwest Airlines. Next Wednesday, July 10, at the Traer Public Library, Hanus will share the ups and downs of that unique career while presenting her ...
TRAER – Traer got its name from John Wells Traer, an employee of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Northern railroad, who purchased land for the expansion of the train line westward. The town was built on land owned by Giles Taylor, father of E. E. Taylor, founder of the Traer Star-Clipper ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The following student(s) graduated from Mount Mercy University in May. Congratulations! -Natalie Tecklenburg of Dysart: Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude -Katie Kopriva of Traer: Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude
CEDAR FALLS – Congratulations to the following local spring 2024 graduates of the University of Northern Iowa! -Jaydee Thiessen of Chelsea: Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education -Samantha Glenn of Dysart: Bachelor of Arts, Marketing – Advertising and Digital Media -Rachel Hellman of ...
TRAER – Rising senior Johnathan Cochran was sworn in earlier this month as the 2024-25 North Tama County Board of Education student representative, replacing Kinsley Even who graduated in May. Cochran, left, is pictured on Monday, June 17, as he is administered the oath of office by board ...
Telegraph note: Since this story went to press, Karina Cooper has waived her right to a speedy trial, again, and asked the court for both her pretrial conference scheduled for next week and next month's 10-day jury trial be continued 60 days or more. TOLEDO – As anticipated, Huston William ...
AMES – More than 10,600 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2024 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum ...