Laurie A. Wilimek, 46, of Traer, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 2, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the North Tama Activity Center on Friday, April 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Laurie Ann ...
State Auditor Rob Sand speaks to an audience of some 50 people on Thursday, Aug. 21, in rural Van Horne as part of his 100 Town Hall Tour. Sand, a Democrat, is running for governor in 2026. PHOTO BY ...
Longtime stewards of the community, Jared and Marilyn Bauch, have been named parade grand marshals of Traer’s 2026 Winding ...
TRAER – Farm to market roads and bridges were a priority in the 1950s. This photo shows Hahn Construction of Des Moines ...
A screenshot from the May 2, 2018 meeting of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors picturing Mark Doland, left, then-Mahaksa County Supervisor and now a candidate for Tama County Supervisor District ...
This season was one the Steel Shooters of Traer will never forget. It was our first full year practicing and competing from ...
DES MOINES – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses, and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective ...
TOLEDO – Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo has withdrawn from the Democratic primary race for Iowa House District 53, stepping away from the campaign just weeks after filing for the seat. Wobeter, who ...
Pete Lyon has been named Tama County’s 2026 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee. The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual 4-H ...
I believe that I, my neighbors, the residents of Earth, and Earth itself are being affected by a changing climate. According ...
MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Veterans Home holds an annual Foreign Foods Dinner in March. Tama County American Legion Auxiliaries sponsored various foods this year. The Traer Auxiliary provided and served ...
The 2026 Tama County Fair Queen candidates pictured from left: Kenzie Bartel of rural Marshalltown; Violet Jackson of rural Garwin; and Belle Werner of Toledo. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS GLADBROOK – The 2026 ...