Driving between Cedar Falls and Des Moines has happened many times in my life. Whether it was visiting my then-girlfriend, ...

Much to the greater community’s breathless suspense, the ovens at Traer Pizza Palace will soon be roaring back to life. Prior ...

The door to Des Moines swung open for the Union Knights boys basketball team just before the final buzzer Saturday night in ...

It will be six years this summer since Bobby Torres moved from Texas with his family in order to take the reins at Dysart’s ...

Yes, you heard correctly…I am running for reelection as Tama County Supervisor District 3, which includes the cities of Traer and Gladbrook. I am thankful for all of the continued support and am ...

The Traer American Legion Auxiliary had a wonderful time on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, helping the residents of Sunrise Hill play special Valentine bingo while also sharing ice cream sundaes.

Tama County 4-H joined youth from across the state on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, for Extension and 4-H Voices Day at the Capitol, an annual civic engagement experience that connects young leaders with ...

February 20 saw the passage of the first legislative funnel. This is a deadline lawmakers set to winnow down bills eligible for consideration for the remainder of the session. It doesn’t apply to ...

FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean’s List for the 2025 Fall Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time ...

Home health was once again the subject of discussion at the Monday, Feb. 23, Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting during which a memorandum was approved to be sent to the Board of Health. Chairman ...

The North Tama County Board of Education appointed and promptly swore in its newest member last week, rural Traer resident Ashton Wilson. The District 7 seat became vacant following David Boldt’s ...

TRAER – The North Tama honor roll is based on the 4-point system. A 3.667 GPA is required for the ‘A’ Honor Roll and a 3.000 GPA is required for the ‘B’ Honor Roll. HIGH SCHOOL QUARTER 2 A HONOR ROLL ...