TRAER – There are countless stories about Iowa’s schools in the 20th century, and James Kenyon spent two years seeking them out. His book, Echoes in the Hallways: History and Recollections of 102 Closed Iowa High Schools, chronicles former students’ reminiscences from influential ...
Do you enjoy growing herbs, but would like some new ideas about how to cook with them? Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County as we explore ways to cook with fresh herbs from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8 at the Traer Public Library. Learn to identify 10 different ...
TRAER – As Ripley United Church of Christ looks toward regrowth and renewal in the months and years to come, Jim Coppoc has been selected to lead these efforts. Jim is a graduate of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, with a long record of both pulpit and music ministry. Jim’s ...
TRAER – Sunrise Hill Care Center wishes to officially address recent rumors circulating about the facility's imminent closure. Contrary to these unfounded claims, we want to reassure our community that Sunrise Hill Care Center is not closing its doors. In the past year, Iowa has indeed ...
TRAER – Members of the public packed the bleachers of the North Tama High School gym last Tuesday, Oct. 17 for the district’s annual Parade of Bands concert. Under the direction of band instructor Channing Halstead, the fifth grade, sixth grade, junior high, and high school bands ...
CEDAR FALLS – A historic gift to the University of Northern Iowa will mark a new chapter in the university’s renowned business college. David Wilson, a 1966 graduate of North Tama High School and 1970 graduate of UNI who now lives in Nevada, has pledged a $25 million donation that will ...
TRAER – Earlier this month, while visiting with Shaun Kennedy at Traer Ambulance as part of earning their first aid badges, brownie members with Girl Scout Troop 2857 were curious to know what all the rural ambulance director had experienced in his 26 years working in the emergency ...
TRAER – North Tama high school student Johnathan Cochran spent part of last summer experiencing the trip of a lifetime. Cochran, a junior, is a talented musician on both the saxophone and the piano. As such, he was nominated by his band instructor Channing Halstead for the 2023 Iowa ...
WATERLOO – Less than two weeks after celebrating the 15th anniversary of International Dot Day – a day dedicated to nurturing creativity and bravery via Peter H. Reynolds’ book “The Dot” – the day’s founder, retired North Tama vocal music teacher Terry Shay passed away ...
CLUTIER – The Clutier, Dysart, and Traer fire departments were able to successfully respond last Friday to a large field fire that ignited northeast of Clutier during harvest. Oneida Township resident Dave Degner, who lives in the 2300 block of V Avenue, said he was out watering some trees ...