The Traer Public Library will have quilts on display in memory of Cynthia Stary Drajna through August 15. Drajna passed away unexpectedly in March of this year. She had been the leader of the library’s Quilting Group for nearly 10 years. Drajna published the book “Gather 'Round the Table: ...
Iowa author and native, Linda Betsinger McCann will be speaking in Traer and Clutier on August 30 about two of her books, “Prohibition in Eastern Iowa” and “Prisoners of War in Iowa”. Everyone is invited and there is no admission. On August 30 beginning at 2 p.m., Linda will be at the ...
TRAER – Former KWWL news anchors Tara Thomas and Amanda Goodman launched a speaking tour earlier this year. The outspoken former television journalists, close friends and professional communication consultants are taking their ‘entertaining and brutally honest podcast’ Faith and Four ...
The Kubik-Finch Legion Auxiliary Post 142 met Tuesday, June 13 to end the year with 18 members and a guest enjoying a potluck. Dawn Breakenridge gave a report on the proposed second mural to be done on Second Street for Traer's Sesquicentennial. A donation was approved. The charter was ...
The Traer Historical Museum’s next Remember & Reminisce (R & R) is set for Friday, Aug. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. at the museum in downtown Traer. Come visit with friends during this monthly coffee/tea/snack informal chat held on the first Friday of each month. Share memories and ...
TRAER – Traer’s iconic Winding Stairs underwent the first phase of a much-needed refresh last Sunday afternoon. Contractors Jeff and Bryant Cizek of C & C Welding & Sandblasting spent late morning through the afternoon hours sandblasting the peeling, flaking stairs at the ...
FORT SILL, OKLA – Holly Rigel, a member of the North Tama High School Class of 2018, graduated on June 28 from Field Artillery Basic Officers Leadership Course (FA BOLC) at Fort Sill, Okla. She is currently serving in the United States Army, stationed at Joint Base Lewis–McChord near ...
FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Maria Yuska of Traer, IA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management in March. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate ...
TRAER – This Sunday, July 16, the Traer Sesquicentennial Committee will be screening the movie “A Place for Heroes” which was filmed in Traer and Clutier as part of its ‘Flick and a Feast’ event. “A Place for Heroes” is a 2014 film starring Paul Sorvino in the title role of a ...
TRAER — The Traer Fire Department recently hosted an open house in their brand new building located adjacent to the main fire station in an effort to showcase the addition to the community. The department’s desire and need for a new building with more space were heightened ...