What began as a sketch made under artificial lights in downtown Traer on the evening of Sept. 6 is now the finished, vibrant and whimsical mural ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ by artist Dan Hatala. The mural – commissioned by members of the Traer Mural Project Committee as part of the ...
Under the guidance of music teacher Terry Shay, students at North Tama observed International Dot Day last Thursday, Sept. 15. Dot Day – a celebration of courage and creativity – was founded by Shay back in 2009 in conjunction with Peter H. Reynolds, author/illustrator of the children’s ...
A rural Toledo man was arrested this past Monday in connection with two separate indecent exposure incidents that took place near North Tama Schools during morning drop-off. According to a press release from the Tama County Sheriff’s Office, at around 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 19, the Tama Co. ...
Inspiration is the soil that brings dreams to life. And inspiration is what brought a small group of Traer citizens, wanting to give back to their community, together to add something beautiful and uplifting to downtown Traer in the form of an artistic mural. The Traer Mural Project ...
‘Respect the name.’ That’s the 2022-2023 motto for the Redhawks girls volleyball team. But which name deserves the ultimate respect when it comes to North Tama volleyball these days? Is it the Redhawks themselves or is it head coach Channing Halstead? This reporter would like to argue ...
In 1998 I began my search for more Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA) history. We were about to write the history of the Traer Fire Department for Traer’s 125th Year – celebrated in 1998 – when I came across a name I had seen in the IFA convention books over the years. The name was Fred ...
Traer United Presbyterian Church (UPC) is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, September 8 at Traer Memorial Building from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Help save a life. Give blood. For more information, contact UPC at 319-478-2742.
On Monday, August 22, the North Tama Community School District recognized staff members who have achieved certain milestone years of service to the district as of the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.
Gridiron football was back in full force last Friday night in Traer as the Redhawks struck down the Belle Plaine Plainsmen on Dennis Field, 34-6, in a season opener that featured smart, plucky North Tama football that is hopefully a harbinger of the season ahead. A mere three minutes into the ...
Under beautiful, mostly sunny skies and amid mild temperatures perfect for all those back-to-school summer outfits, both North Tama and Union school districts welcomed students back to the classroom this past Wednesday morning while also bringing on many new staff members. Shortly after 8:00 ...