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 ...
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 – 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 ...
TRAER – A rural Traer woman has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in the 2021 death of her husband. It’s been just over two-and-a-half years since Ryan Cooper, 42, was found dead at his rural Traer residence in the early morning hours of June 18, 2021, following a ...
Iowa legislators have placed a focus on public libraries recently. House Study Bill 678 (HSB678) was introduced last Wednesday, and the Local Government subcommittee recommended passage the following day. The bill pertains to the hiring of library directors and utilizing funds for policies. It ...
TRAER – A Coralville man was arrested last week after illegally cashing a fraudulent Traer Municipal Utility check at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. LaRon Reginald Gadlen, 52, of Coralville made an initial appearance in custody on Feb. 8 in Tama County District Court on multiple charges ...
TRAER – North Tama Preschool pre-registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year. North Tama Preschool is a grant-funded program open to all children who turn four years old on or before September 15, 2024. Tuition is required for children who are already five years old on or before ...
IOWA FALLS – One hundred and thirty-three students were named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List at Ellsworth Community College including Olivia Ketter of Traer. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) ...
TRAER - The North Tama County Community School District will soon begin a search for its next superintendent. This afternoon the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District's Board of Education announced they had named North Tama Superintendent David Hill to fill their superintendent ...
TRAER – A comedic short film created by three North Tama High School speech students is headed to the State Large Group contest this weekend and while it’s technically a work of fiction, the film’s creators say the project draws heavily from their real life friendship. The film – ...