Life is worth celebrating. We as humans often forget this part of life. Getting caught up in busy work and making it through the work day after day is common human trait. Enjoy every moment and life lived to the fullest should be at the top of everybody's list. Those childhood fantasies are ...

I've lived in Traer for most of my life and I've never had a problem with Alliant Energy's gas service. The bill is reasonable and the company is easy to work with. So I believe if it works, why break it?The TMU says they want to take over Alliant's system to lower our gas bills and to get more ...

Alliant Energy has proudly served Traer for more than 50 years with reliable service, reasonable rates and an impeccable safety record. Our well-trained gas crew knows Traer's natural gas system better than anyone else. Their combined 130 years of experience helps explain why Alliant Energy has ...

To the citizens of Traer:I attended the meeting October 19th that Alliant put on. The following information came from questions & answers at the meeting along with information on handout papers.Before Traer can take over Alliant Energy's gas system, we must vote. I don't know why ...

Much has been said recently about the municipal ownership of the natural gas system. Some of the main points I see recurring and being debated are:1. What does a YES vote mean? Alliant contends that with a YES vote "the city would have to purchase Alliant Energy's Traer system". This is simply ...

Life is worth celebrating. We as humans often forget this part of life. Getting caught up in busy work and making it through the work day after day is common human trait. Enjoy every moment and life lived to the fullest should be at the top of everybody's list. Those childhood fantasies are ...

Dear Traer,Clayton Energy is a full-service gas natural gas supplier. What does that mean? Clayton secures the natural gas supply directly from companies drilling for the supply, transports it through the interstate natural gas pipeline directly to the city. Clayton also understands the needs ...

Everyone feels the need for speed. People love feeling the wind in their hair whether it be young teenagers or men having a midlife crisis or old ladies putting the pedal to the medal. Driving fast is a fun way to get around and feeling the power of the car gives one an emotional high. Whether ...

To the Citizens of Traer,There are lots of fun hobbies. Some people play golf, some people bowl and some go to polka dances. I have a unique hobby. I attend most of the monthly meetings of the Traer City Council, the Traer Municipal Utilities and the North Tama Board of Education. This "hobby" ...

The little pump dispenser sat on the sink in my bathroom for more than a month before I noticed the label. I hadn't read it at the store; just pulled the liquid hand soap off the shelf and threw it into my cart without paying much attention. Hand soap is hand soap, right?It turns out I hit the ...