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North tama telegraph , Toledo, Iowa. On Dec. com “The People Are Kind: A Religious History of Iowa,” the first book from Clutier author Bill Douglas, is out now and published through Wipf and Stock. Pictured leading the team from left to right, junior wide receiver Clayton Williams (8), senior quarterback Kolt Knaack (4), senior wide receiver Josh Dostal (5), senior running back Gavin Rausch (7), senior wide receiver Bryar Hall (21), senior offensive Jan 31, 2025 · TOLEDO – Former Traer resident Huston William Danker’s first degree murder trial which had been scheduled to begin last week in Johnson County – after being reset twice since the original date of Nov. This week we feature responses from those running for Iowa House District 76 which includes the communities of Traer, Dysart, and Buckingham in Tama County. To collect information for the case study, we interviewed […] Jan 24, 2025 · North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. He was also the first North Tama freshman to qualify period for the state tournament since 1995. While at UWL, Kolt plans to pursue a degree in finance. “Sometime in mid-January, a vehicle drove through the West Union Cemetery, located southeast of Traer, causing significant damage to the gate and several headstones,” Tama […] Nov 29, 2024 · TRAER – With the winds seemingly in their favor following the outcome of the most recent Tama County Board of Adjustment hearing, the developers behind Salt Creek Wind (SCW) appear to have recently entered the very early stages of construction along US 63 south of the Iowa 96 intersection. [A Clarification was included in the News Chronicle the following week. Feisel. The segment of U. Derek Wulf, a Republican […] Oct 18, 2024 · Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, far right, speaks to members of the public during his annual Tama County town hall which was held on the grounds of the Tama County Courthouse in Toledo on Thursday, Oct. Rep. Oct 13, 2022 · Telegraph note: Ahead of the November 8 General Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent out questionnaires to all of the declared candidates in the contested races in Tama County. Proponents for this bill say it prevents litigators from bringing frivolous lawsuits which have racked up millions of dollars to cancer patient lawsuits. Sep 27, 2024 · For Maharry – a 33-year-old native of Alta who now lives in Marshalltown where he edits not only the daily Times-Republican newspaper but also Tama-Grundy Publishing’s weeklies including the North Tama Telegraph – the venue provided a new experience. Tana was just an absolute answer […] Aug 16, 2024 · Hello North Tama! I am excited to start my journey as superintendent with the northern portion of Tama County. Giddens – currently in his first full term – […] Feb 14, 2025 · Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. Small equipment including some belonging to […] Feb 28, 2025 · PHOTO BY JAKE RYDER Union crowned two state champions on the same night for the seventh time in school history, as Brayden Bohnsack – pictured wearing a ‘12th man’ shirt in honor of the late Gavin Rohrbach – and Jace Hedeman won their respective brackets last Saturday night at the Iowa High School Boys State Wrestling Tournament held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. 2 Knights sweeping the meet 3-0 to open the season. Dec 6, 2024 · A vehicle passes a construction crew picking up traffic cones on eastbound U. 4, 2024 – has been reset for a third time to later this summer. Fourth-ranked Clarion-Goldfield-Dows […] Feb 21, 2025 · DYSART – Wheelchairs 4 Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with mobility challenges, is thrilled to announce that Brady McGivern, a nine-year-old boy who is living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, has received a foldable power chair, thanks to the generous donation of the Max Lopez family. It is being reprinted here as a courtesy to our readers. Nov 5, 2024 · WEBSTER CITY — The North Tama volleyball team qualified for state for the fifth time in the last eight seasons by methodically outplaying No. Foundation board members include chairman Pete Holden, Traer City Council; vice chairman Taylor Howard, North Tama County Community School; Brian Frisbie, Kubik-Finch American Legion Post of Traer; Angie […] Feb 4, 2025 · North Tama’s first two girls state wrestling qualifiers – Briar Blake and Addison ‘Addy’ Hochstetler – booked a return to the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) State Wrestling Championships in Coralville this week following the Class 1A Regional tournament held at eight sites throughout the state on Friday, Jan. 2, by beating Belle Plaine at home in the Redhawks Nest with the girls blitzing the Plainsmen 51-31 and the boys winning 55-44. Glenn was born and raised in Dysart, Iowa. 2 robbery at the Tama-Toledo Eagles Club. It is a tricky bill. Mail: P. 2 by HR Administrator Tammy Wise and Conservation Director Curtis Behrens. The 2025 Board of Directors for the Foundation elected during the meeting include: Sarah Carter, Chair, representing the Dysart Development Corporation; Carly McGivern, Vice Chair, representing the Union Community School District; and Reta […] Mar 31, 2022 · Tama County is preparing for one of its most active elections in recent memory. Feb 14, 2025 · North Tama’s Addison ‘Addy’ Hochstetler has her hand raised by the official after triumphing in her first-round match over Mount Vernon’s Addi Whisner (left) during the Thursday, Feb. Back on Feb. And while many of those in attendance were eager for the commission to make a recommendation on the county’s more than one-year-old draft utility scale solar energy ordinance, […] Feb 28, 2025 · Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles documenting the history of the school buildings in North Tama County courtesy of the Traer Historical Museum. ZeroEyes’ software integrates with the district’s security cameras to identify firearms in real time. As most of you already know, my name is John Cain and I also serve the South Tama County District as their superintendent. While she waits on achieving that milestone, however, she’s started helping her dad, Tama County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey Schmidt with his election for sheriff by creating one of […] Jul 12, 2024 · ffa historical & ag museum/north tama telegraph LA PORTE CITY – This July the La Porte City Historical & Ag Museum has been chosen to host lunch for the 17th and final North Iowa Tractor Ride. 12, […] Feb 21, 2025 · TOLEDO – Tama County’s 911 communications director has parted ways with the county. E. TRAER — Kolt Knaack added another milestone to his high school wrestling career on Tuesday night. With 15 dogs and 35 cats — one of whom was actively in labor on Sept. The U. Sep 2, 2021 · The Winkelplecks — along with fellow Tama County recipients Sam Kvidera and Jeremy Sills — received the award presented by the State of Iowa, the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for exemplary, voluntary actions undertaken to “improve or protect the environment and Iowa’s Dec 13, 2024 · TRAER – Both the girls and boys North Tama basketball teams marked their respective season openers on Monday, Dec. Visitation will be held from 5:00- 7:00 P. Aug 16, 2024 · North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. Braving the chilly air in knit caps and mittens, the usual group made their way to the week’s supervisors meeting. There’s so much that happens behind the scenes at the Sheriff’s Office that most […] Feb 28, 2025 · Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. Union’s roster Thursday evening boasted four wrestlers ranked by IAWrestle ahead of the meet including sophomore […] Sep 11, 2024 · According to information released on Thursday morning, senior Gavin Rohrbach, 17, of La Porte City died at the scene. Since last spring, D-G Elementary led by Principal Derek Weber has been fundraising to replace its more than 30-year-old playground equipment and create a […] Feb 28, 2025 · The Sun Courier is owned by the same company that publishes the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle and North Tama Telegraph. com Rob Fattig, a 2006 STC High School graduate who serves as assistant vice president, branch manager and loan officer at Chelsea Savings Bank in Chelsea, is leading the fundraising effort for the construction of a new community park in his hometown. Knaack is now North Tama’s first four-time state wrestling qualifier. –Photo by Ruby F. During the Thursday, March 13, meeting of the Tama County Board of Conservation, director Curtis Behrens told board members that in addition to the $100,000 the Board of Supervisors recently cut from Conservation’s current fiscal year […] Nov 8, 2024 · Remember the saying “Things aren’t always what they seem. With four county offices up for election in November, Tama County voters are guaranteed to see at least three new faces in office once the election proceedings conclude later this year. M. MCALLISTER LA PORTE CITY – It has been 10 days since Union High Feb 21, 2025 · All area school districts including North Tama and Union canceled classes for the day during the storm; many districts also delayed school by two hours the next day on Feb. Running unopposed on the Nov. Two years ago this December, the North Tama school board voted 5-2 to keep Redhawk varsity football in Class A (11-player) rather than drop to 8-Player despite the district sitting squarely at the bottom of the enrollment ladder among fellow Class A schools. Nov 15, 2024 · Glenn Michael Jacobsen (Mike), 78, passed away unexpectedly on October 29,2024, after a period of declining health. Box 1300 135 W. The first one-room school […] Dec 20, 2024 · The Tama County Board of Supervisors are attempting to enter a contract with the Human Resource director, Tammy Wise. Apr 29, 2024 · He was later transported to Tama County and charged with first degree murder, a Class A felony. His […] Apr 26, 2024 · In the heart of Iowa, Tama County is on the brink of a pivotal change. March 14, 2025. Whe the student enters the classroom their phone […] Apr 30, 2024 · Karina Cooper's first degree murder trial was recently moved from Tama County to Linn County. In fact, Surly Steve’s features quite possibly one […] Jan 31, 2025 · TRAER – The North Tama high school addition project took a huge leap forward late last week when multiple precast concrete wall panels were delivered and subsequently lifted into place by a crane. Knaack triumphed over Lawson with a 16-0 tech fall to advance to today’s (Thursday, Feb. Aug 30, 2024 · TRAER — North Tama football thinks it has the experience to tip the scales in its favor this fall. For several hours that afternoon, family, friends, sheriff’s office staff including current and former deputies and reserve deputies, and even several local politicians waited patiently in a receiving […] Jan 8, 2025 · Telegraph note: This story will print in the Friday, Jan. Redhawk girls After taking turns with the lead for much of the first […] Mar 15, 2024 · DYSART – She may be just nine years old, but Maecy Schmidt harbors some big dreams including one day becoming the first female sheriff of Tama County. 85 million bond referendum to fund facility improvements. We will print responses for the next three weeks in alphabetical order beginning with the Iowa House of Representatives; District 1 Supervisor and County Treasurer will print next […] Dec 13, 2024 · TRAER – The 2024 Holiday Happenings parade lit up downtown Traer last Friday evening as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s annual two-day holiday extravaganza. com Kelsea Shaull is the artist behind the three new welcome signs at the entrances to Vining, including this one on the south edge of town depicting the Vining Grocery and Tavern building. He is […] Dec 27, 2024 · Dan Jay Coulter, 91, passed away on December 16, 2024. 19 following a more than two-and-a-half year investigation by both the Tama County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation into the death of her husband Ryan Cooper who was found deceased in the home they shared west of Traer in the early morning hours of June 18, 2021, following a 911 call from the residence. TOLEDO – After being previously denied by the judge a request to move her first degree murder trial to another venue, rural Traer resident Karina Cooper now faces a jury trial in Linn County beginning in July. 10. The fifth-ranked Redhawks (25-15) beat the Wolverines (30-3) in four intense […] Sep 20, 2024 · A wooden cross and flowers located at the intersection of South Canfield and Dubuque roads east of Raymond in Black Hawk County marks the spot of a fatal accident that took place on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. Aug 9, 2024 · North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. Highway 30 near the Iowa Highway 21 exit north of Belle Plaine on Tuesday, Oct. These dedicated public servants become school board members because they are committed to improving public education and their communities. 20, 2021. In this episode of Road Trip Iowa, travel the hills along Iowa’s Czech Trail which […] TRAER – The Traer Historical Museum will hold its annual meeting and ice cream social on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p. 5th St. Education: Medical Assistant, Nursing and Dental Assisting Nov 2, 2023 · Tama-Grundy reporter/news editor Ruby McAllister visited with both fourth grade classes on October 25 in order to share her experiences putting together the Sun Courier, North Tama Telegraph, and Tama-Toledo News Chronicle newspapers each week. He was born on July 31, 1933, to Warren and Marie (Grudgings) Coulter, of What Cheer, Iowa. Age: 46. “Our hope with this addition is not only to improve the level of convenience with the appointment scheduling process, but also to prepare in the event of another pandemic situation,” Kriegel said. 20) quarterfinals. The episode will premiere Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p. Ashley Hinson, Lisa Kubik, Rebecca Dostal and Derek Kienzle pose for a photo at the conclusion of last Tuesday’s (Aug. According to the criminal complaint, the Tama County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to North Tama School located at 605 Walnut Street in Traer for a student out of control. 7 city/school election proved the second time was the charm for the North Tama County Community School District in its efforts to pass a two-question, $14. 20; Monat, top, grapples with Lane Knudson of Central Springs during his first match on Feb. 9 River Valley 3-1 on Wednesday, Oct. 3 days ago · Blake blazing new trail for North Tama by signing with Simpson Knaack commits to wrestle at Wisconsin-La Crosse. Feb 21, 2025 · DES MOINES — No matter what position Kolt Knaack was in on Thursday, the North Tama senior was determined to keep his championship dreams alive. Sep 6, 2024 · The North Tama Redhawks storm Dennis Field in Traer last Friday evening ahead of their season opener against the visiting Hudson Pirates. I am in favor of the no phone policy. as President Donald Trump has promised harsh crackdowns and mass deportations of those who are living Mar 22, 2024 · TAMA COUNTY – A three-way race for the Republican nomination to run against Democratic incumbent senator Eric Giddens in the November 2024 general election is one of several area state legislature primary contests to take shape in the wake of last Friday’s candidate filing deadline. Four of Rohrbach’s fellow Union High School students were injured in the accident and include Brayden Bohnsack, 18, of La Porte City; Justice Luke, 17, of Buckingham; Evan Hanus, 17, of La Porte City; and Keegan Brooks, 16, of Traer. Mar 21, 2025 · LA PORTE CITY – A new chapter began for the Union Knights boys basketball program this season under first-year head coach Eric Jesse who coached the junior-heavy team all the way to the state tournament for only the second time in school history. Race packets were available to […] Feb 19, 2024 · On Monday, Karina Cooper was charged in Tama County District Court with one count of murder in the first degree, a Class A felony, and was held on a cash/surety bond in the amount of $1,000,000. This week we feature responses from those running for Iowa House District 53: Republican incumbent Dean Fisher of Montour and Democratic challenger Tommy Hexter of Grinnell. Mar 29, 2024 · LA PORTE CITY – Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School moved another step closer to building a ‘playground for every child’ last Tuesday following the school board’s approval of bid documents for the project. The Sun Courier’s editor’s note never made it into the News Chronicle so Tama County residents may be unaware how they were misled. The crash took place just after 5:30 p. TOLEDO — The weeklong trial of former Elberon Public Library Director Bailey Anne Jenkins concluded last Friday as a Tama County jury found her guilty of solicitation to commit a felony and second degree criminal mischief after a group of children ransacked and vandalized the Mar 14, 2025 · MARSHALLTOWN — When Sadie Weekley first came to the Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) all the way back in 2007 after working as a Tama County jailer and as a patrol officer for the city of Toledo, the Dysart native was intrigued by the possibility of moving into a leadership role, but she admitted that it […] Feb 22, 2025 · DES MOINES — Two top-seeded wrestlers derailed North Tama’s wrestlers during Friday’s Class 1A session of the boys state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Through operational sharing, both North Tama and South Tama will benefit financially from […] Feb 28, 2025 · Scenes from the 100th IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament (clockwise from top left): North Tama’s Kolt Knaack, right, removes his headgear after defeating Alburnett’s Reece Klostermann on Feb. Mr. Shay, who retired from teaching vocal music at North Tama at the end of the 2022-23 school year, passed away unexpectedly last Thursday. The North Tama senior recorded his 150th win, pinning his opponent in a dual with Oelwein as part […] Dec 13, 2024 · LA PORTE CITY – Top-ranked local talent dominated the mats on Thursday, Dec. Jan 10, 2025 · TAMA – After months of searching for the right candidate, the Tama-Toledo Christian School (TTCS) has a new leader following the recent hiring of administrator Tana Whitton of Ankeny and formerly of Las Vegas. 3) in a vote of 3-2, the Tama County Board of Supervisors terminated the county’s longtime human resources manager while also beginning the difficult work of addressing a looming nearly $1 million budget shortfall. MCALLISTER TF Clydesdales’ newest foal, Nova (center) pictured alongside (l-r) Liby, Jace, and Emma Bauer on Saturday, March 22, at their farm located in rural Gladbrook. “We were […] Feb 28, 2025 · I am fortunate to have a great team of deputies, jailers, and office staff, but I want to take a moment to emphasize just how vital Chief Deputy Joe Quandt has been during these initial weeks of my time as Sheriff. Feb 7, 2025 · CORALVILLE – Briar Blake bounced back from a disappointing loss in the quarterfinals to quietly dominate her blood-round match as the North Tama senior assured her second state medal Thursday evening at the IGHSAU state wrestling championships. REINBECK – While the name might make a passerby ponder, there is certainly nothing at all disagreeable about Reinbeck’s newest bar. Jeremy Cremeans, now-former Tama County 911 Communications Director, voluntarily entered into a severance agreement with the Tama County E-911 Service Board on Jan. On Friday, March 21, with her family by her side in the North Tama gym commons, Blake signed her letter of intent with Simpson, making history as the first Redhawk female student-athlete […] Nov 8, 2023 · TRAER – North Tama will be getting a new school. 19; Knaack pictured during his match for third 3 days ago · In his freshman season (2021-22), the younger Knaack was one of three wrestlers to break North Tama’s 20-year state qualifier drought alongside Case Monat (’24) and Aiden Zook (’22). [But] God is good. on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a vigil at 7:00 P. 1 day ago · TRAER – The Traer Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepting grant applications from non-profit Traer area groups, for the 2025-grant program. Main Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 Feb 18, 2025 · WEBSTER CITY – The No. Alburnett’s Reece Klostermann landed a rare takedown on Knaack, but it was a footnote in Knaack’s 11-7 decision to reach the semifinals for the first time in his high school […] 3 days ago · In a recent case study on the economic impact of wind energy in Howard County, I had the opportunity to work with the Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA). 17 edition of the Telegraph along with photos from Senior Night. […] Feb 7, 2025 · Vargas and a host of other Latino business owners in both Marshalltown and Tama County shut down as part of “A Day Without Immigrants,” a nationwide movement aimed at highlighting immigrants economic and societal contributions to the U. Patrick’s Day Parade’ heads down exactly one block of Main Street last Sunday, March 16. Jan 10, 2025 · On Nov. “These senior leaders know […] May 3, 2024 · TOLEDO – The Tama County Zoning Commission’s latest meeting drew a packed house inside the supervisors’ chambers on Wednesday, April 17, at the Administration Building in Toledo. […] Jan 17, 2025 · Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. At first, he took a job with Traer Cabinet on a Nov 1, 2024 · TRAER – These may be the waning days of Class A football at North Tama. Dan farmed all his life and enjoyed fishing and traveling with Annette. — the Traer Public Library’s Kupka Cultural Center was […] May 10, 2024 · TRAER – May is School Board Recognition Month in Iowa, honoring those who serve on Boards of Education in school districts across the state. Use Muck Rack to learn more about North Tama Telegraph and connect with journalists at North Tama Telegraph. as Williams was traveling southbound in a 2011 Volkswagen GTI on Hwy 21 south of 170th Street. Feb 28, 2025 · For at least the last 15 years, a commercial wind energy project going by the name of Salt Creek Wind has been in some stage of development in Tama County (occupying parts of Spring Creek, Crystal, Perry, Carlton, Howard, and Carroll townships) by either Wind Capital Group (prior to 2019), Conifer Power Company (2019-2024), or NextEra Energy Resources (2024-present). north of Dysart. Fellow coalition member Janet Wilson is pictured seated in the foreground. Mar 7, 2025 · TRAER – There are many ways to pay one’s respects – haphazardly driving through a nearly 170-year-old cemetery and causing damage to headstones is certainly not one of those ways. After the February 24 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting, it is clear that Supervisor Curt Hilmer does not want to be bothered with calls on his COUNTY cell phone even if you are an employee of the county. TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO TOLEDO – As many of the usual suspects woke up on Tuesday, Feb. In the lead-up to the postseason, the Knights (17-10) won the NICL […] 1 day ago · CLUTIER – A controlled burn became a bit more than some area farmers could manage last Saturday (March 22) evening when the winds unexpectedly increased, leading to both the Clutier and Dysart Fire Departments stepping in to assist. “I am glad to see these guys get the recognition they earned this year,” Coach Knaack told the newspaper. “Local people were approached but they weren’t able to do it. During a news conference held Wednesday morning, State Auditor Rob Sand discussed his office’s findings — namely, that Mayne, who resigned from his position with […] Jan 24, 2025 · TOLEDO – Citizens awoke on Monday, Jan. MARSHALLTOWN — When Sadie Weekley first came to the Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) all the way back in 2007 after working as a Tama County jailer and as a patrol officer for the city of Toledo, the Dysart native was intrigued by the possibility of moving into a leadership role, but Mar 21, 2025 · ‘Musk has no power’ March 21, 2025. Seda received $100 for his first place finish. on March 17, 2025, at the Dysart Community Building. An optional tour of the second floor of the Star-Clipper-Canfield building will be held ahead of the meeting at 6 p. Jan 24, 2025 · As Iowa’s 2024-25 girls and boys high school wrestling seasons race toward late January/mid-February finales, respectively, North Tama’s squads have continued to find success on the mats. and be rebroadcast Saturday, May 18 at 9 a. 30 between Iowa 21 and County Road V44 was the last in a nearly 150-mile-long span to open to four lanes. Tiffany L. DYSART – Despite the event being billed by local organizers as a town hall to address economic issues, U. 8, 2022, Tama County voters approved a public measure to put five members back on the board of supervisors. Sand is currently Iowa’s only statewide elected Democrat. Lucas Dvorak, a name synonymous with dedication, expertise, and community involvement, has announced his candidacy for the position of Tama County Sheriff. O. If […] Oct 3, 2024 · TOLEDO – Following a 14-month special investigation, the Iowa State Auditor’s office announced this week that former Tama County Conservation Director Stephen Mayne improperly spent nearly $77,000 in public funds. Find the […] Mar 21, 2025 · TRAER – Nearly 80 years ago, local men Erroll Allen, John Whannel, and Forrest Edwards bought the service station located at what is now Traer’s Sinclair gas station and the business A. inside the Administration Building boardroom in Toledo including District 2 Supervisor David Turner (R-Tama), District 3 Supervisor Heather Knebel (R-Traer), District 4 Supervisor Mark Mar 21, 2025 · OTTER CREEK LAKE – Fallout from Tama County’s general fund shortfall has now cut deeper into the Conservation budget. 19 of this year, Ryan Cooper’s wife Karina Sue Cooper, 47, was arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of her husband who was found deceased at the couple’s shared rural Traer residence in the early Mar 21, 2025 · TOLEDO — U. House District 53 includes all […] Jan 3, 2025 · TOLEDO – Barely 18 months into her tenure, Tama County has parted ways with its now-former naturalist, Raina Genaw. The public comment time kicked off the meeting with last week’s wind moratorium being the main subject. TOLEDO – As the sun stretched and yawned and rose in the east to shine down on another chilly winter day, the usual faces gathered for the Monday, Jan. TOLEDO – With Christmas just around the corner, the usual grouping of locals gathered for last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting along with several others. TOLEDO – Last Monday (Feb. Dominga will be laid to […]. 1 day ago · LA PORTE CITY – Union Community School District has partnered with ZeroEyes to implement an AI-based gun detection system, becoming the first Iowa school district east of Interstate 35 and one of only a handful statewide to adopt this technology. 14, Genaw, a Maquoketa native, said she was terminated from employment on Dec. ” The event will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at Traer Public Library’s Kupka Cultural Center, 531 Second Street. Postal Service is under threat of collapse and privatization. A project director […] Sep 20, 2024 · TAMA – The Tama County Humane Society’s animal shelter at 1406 E. Ahead of the parade — which ventured down Second Street amid seasonably cold but perfectly calm weather just after 6:30 p. This brought several questions from the chairman, Mr. Auto Service was born. With the placement of the panels, a concrete picture began to take shape for the public to see of the new two-story […] Nov 29, 2024 · The front entrance to Union’s Dysart-Geneseo Elementary pictured on the first day of school this year. Ewoldt, a junior outside hitter, led the Redhawks this season in kills with 411 – the fourth best in Class 1A – and […] Dec 27, 2024 · TRAER – Ahead of the Christmas holiday, the Traer Lions Club announced the winners of this year’s Christmas lighting contest with Seth Seda (1738 QQ Avenue) taking first place with his fantastically lit home east of Traer near the North Tama Athletic Complex. 31, 2025 – an agreement that upon signature “immediately and completely” relieved him of any and all duties and […] Aug 2, 2024 · TRAER – North Tama, Traer-Clutier and Traer’s honored alumni will gather for a reunion on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10 during the annual Winding Stairs Festival. Convicted felon Matthew Lee Moore, 42, was arrested […] Oct 4, 2024 · Ahead of the Nov. 18, 2020, in light of recent news President-elect Donald Trump may again attempt to privatize the U. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) gathered law enforcement professionals from the Tama, Toledo, Dysart and Meskwaki Nation police departments as well as the Tama County Sheriff’s Office for what she described as “a working lunch” at Murph’s Creamery and Grill in Toledo over the noon hour on Thursday, March 13, to discuss recent […] Oct 5, 2023 · The late Terry Shay, center, poses for a photograph on Traer’s high school gym stage on March 10 of this year while surrounded by past and present students following the 2023 Swing Show. 1 day ago · DYSART – The Dysart Community Foundation held its Annual Meeting at 6:30 p. 5, 2024 General Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing reporter Ruby McAllister sent questionnaires to all the local candidates in contested statehouse elections. Of the eight public school buildings located in Tama County (split among four districts), D-G Elementary was rated the highest in the most recent Iowa School Performance Profiles report. 2 regular meeting, the resignation of council member Jon Panfil was approved following the news Panfil and his wife Diane are relocating to Waukee as part of their […] Contact Us Contact information: Call 641-753-6611 to contact any staff member, or use the available e-mail link below. The K-5 3 days ago · TRAER – Redhawk Briar Blake is headed to Indianola next season to join the Simpson College Storm NCAA Division III women’s wrestling squad. Learn about its history, ownership, circulation, and sister newspapers. in Tama is full. This comes after years of federal political maneuvering that has effectively […] Feb 21, 2025 · Senate Study Bill 1051 has entered the state legislature. Sep 6, 2024 · Kopsa was asked to comment on how the county’s legal spending has changed since 2022 when a local coalition known as Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT) roared onto the landscape following news that a third proposed wind farm, Apex Clean Energy’s now-defunct Winding Stairs Wind project, was in development in the county. Unofficial results from the Nov. The full report is written by Alex Delworth, Senior Policy Associate, and is available on the CFRA’s website. 10, this year’s Winding Stairs festivities started with an anticipated yearly event, braved by only the boldest. 1 day ago · TOLEDO – Upon entering the Tama County Public Health (TCPH) building for the joint Board of Supervisors and Board of Health work session last Monday (March 17), it was impossible to miss the many hearts festooned around the office with numbers written in the center, each heart representing a client TCPH has served since 2020. During the Jan. 28, during a public open house held at the Memorial Building in Traer. 7 Union boys wrestling team crowned four district champions and two runners-up on its way to second place at the Class 2A District 11 tournament hosted by Webster City last Saturday, thereby qualifying six for the 2025 state boys wrestling tournament set for Feb. ” I had a chance to talk to John Cain, the North Tama Superintendent, about the no phone policy. Bodeker Jun 3, 2022 · Due to limited space, some questions were omitted from the print version of the North Tama Telegraph. Profession: Medical assistant, server and bartender. As of early Tuesday afternoon, she was still being held in custody at the Tama County Jail. Postal Service. Al was born February 12th, 1957 to Neal and Sylvia Himschoot in Waterloo, Iowa. On Tuesday, Nov. S. The Parsonage recently announced its 2025 lineup of featured performers. Opponents say the bill makes it harder to bring these lawsuits, thus helping shield the companies from liability. 18, warmed up their vehicles, and faced the frosty fingers of the frigid morn, some stayed home. with the presentation beginning at 7 p. 29. 1 day ago · Emma Bauer, a fourth-grader at North Tama Elementary in Traer, feeds hay to two of her family’s mares on Saturday, March 22, in rural Gladbrook. He is survived by Barbara Jacobsen, his wife of fifty years. On Saturday, July 20, around 200 vintage tractors will be driving into downtown La Porte City. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) spent the bulk of his roughly hourlong stop in Mar 14, 2025 · TRAER – Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 52nd event: “Into the Wild: Safe Mushroom Foraging. Sen. 15. The Redhawks return several key components on both sides of the line of scrimmage and hope that experience can carry them back to their first playoff berth since 2021’s state quarterfinal run. And her girls are […] Feb 21, 2025 · TRAER – Members of Traer’s American Legion Auxiliary Post 142 spent Valentine’s Day last Friday afternoon with residents of Sunrise Hill Care Center. TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO. During the Monday, Dec. 6) roundtable event at the Tama Civic Center. Jul 6, 2023 · DYSART – One-hundred-and-fifty years after its founding as the location for the first Tama County depot on what would eventually become the Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Northern Railway, the community of Dysart celebrated its milestone birthday by hosting two full days of events in and around the city park, community building, and downtown area. It is set to begin on July 9, 2024. Mar 21, 2025 · Editor’s note: This story will publish in the Friday, March 28, print edition of the North Tama Telegraph. 31. At their latest meeting, there was a vague item under HR. TOLEDO – A cold breeze welcomed the first Monday of the new year, and as boots met the snow and slush under the bright morning glow, waves of citizens went to observe the first regular Tama County Supervisors meeting under the new five-member board, which includes newcomers Mark Doland, Heather Knebel Oct 28, 2022 · Tama County is one among a group that includes Dubuque, Marion, Jones, and Henry counties currently using the No Wait Inside service. With nearly 15 years of commendable service within the Sheriff’s office, Dvorak’s campaign is not just about a […] Mar 14, 2025 · A Fair View. 6 session of the Class 1A IGHSAU state wrestling tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville. 5, during Union’s quad with North Tama, Vinton-Shellsburg, and Aplington-Parkersburg/Grundy Center with the Class 2A No. Hilmer, as he had not had time to review the contract and had many questions. 5 general election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent questionnaires to all the local candidates in contested statehouse races. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) spent the bulk of his roughly hourlong stop in Dysart Wednesday afternoon fielding questions […] Jan 3, 2025 · Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. Long-time District 1 Supervisor Larry Vest recently announced his intent […] May 24, 2024 · Last Sunday afternoon, just over 100 area graduates with the Class of 2024 crossed their respective high school stages in Traer and La Porte City and took the next step into adulthood, diploma in hand. The snowstorms combined dumped well over a foot of snow in […] Dec 13, 2024 · TRAER – A pair of retirements by longtime members of the Traer community dominated the most recent meeting of the Traer City Council. — Darvin Graham/North Tama Telegraph IMG_8529 Prairie mural on the Irvine farm north of Dysart. 19, at the boys wrestling state tournament in Des Moines. ] Jan 10, 2025 · MARSHALLTOWN – Six North Tama players were named to the Times-Republican newspaper’s 2024 All-Area Volleyball teams including first team picks Kruiz Ewoldt and Addison ‘Addy’ Hochstetler, and second team pick Cayleigh Heller. Jan 9, 2025 · “Yes there was a fatal motor vehicle crash in the 1700 block of Highway 21 yesterday,” Tama County Sheriff Chief Deputy Joe Quandt told the newspaper this morning. She’ll have some company on the podium this year, as Redhawks teammate Addy Hochstetler won her blood-round match […] 1 day ago · Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles documenting the history of the school buildings in North Tama County Community School District courtesy of the Traer Historical Museum. Oct 7, 2022 · A group of volunteers including (top to bottom) North Tama Schools teacher Carly Warnke, North Tama senior Levi Zobel, Soren Peterson (hidden), David Ingle, and Don Stansbery move back issues of the Traer Star-Clipper and North Tama Telegraph into the former Star-Clipper Newsroom for storage in downtown Traer on Sept. As we talked, I learned each classroom has a phone pouch. […] Dec 6, 2024 · Telegraph note: This story first published in the Sun Courier newspaper on Friday, Nov. May 5, 2022 · Tama County Against Turbines coalition leader Jon Winkelpleck stands while speaking in regards to his request for a wind energy moratorium during the Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Monday, May 2, in Toledo. Oct 23, 2020 · — Darvin Graham/North Tama Telegraph IMG_8522 Cathy Irvine and Artist Adam Eikamp survey the 60-foot prairie silo mural as the piece was nearing completion on Sept. 15, in Jewell at South Hamilton High School following the completion of the Class 1A District 9 tournament including (from left) runner-up Max Monat (113) and district champion Kolt Knaack (150). Under the agreement, South Tama superintendent John Cain would divide his time between North Tama and South […] Dec 27, 2024 · Telegraph Note: We are republishing this column first published by The Conversation on Aug. com From left to right, Daweyn Albertsen, Farm Bureau Regional Manager Rob Pangbrun, Cordt Holub, Sierra Hagedon, Rep. 30, in the Class 1A Region 7 final at Webster City High School. In just two weeks’ time, the business – once known for selling ‘the best ice cream in Traer,’ according […] Jan 17, 2025 · north tama telegraph file photo A Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT) yard sign bowls over in the wind along the edge of a farm field near Clutier in the spring of 2022. TRAER – Next season, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) head wrestling coach Dave Malecek, an Iowa native, will add a slightly familiar Mar 21, 2025 · Alan “Big Al” Randall Himschoot, 68, passed away on March 13th, 2025 in Baudette, MN. MCALLISTER TOLEDO Sep 13, 2024 · DYSART – On Friday morning last week, the Union Community School District officially cut the ribbon on a new, inclusive playground at Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School following a whirlwind year of fundraising spearheaded by members of the Dysart community. The school was […] Jan 24, 2025 · The Elberon Public Library is located inside the community center building at 106 Main Street. He graduated from North Tama High School, class of 1975, in Traer, IA where he participated in wrestling and A weekly newspaper in Traer, Iowa, serving Tama County communities. Eight honored classes have been especially invited to attend the festivities including Traer’s Class of 1954 (70 years) and 1959 (65 years); Traer-Clutier Class of 1964 (60 […] May 13, 2024 · The Bohemian Alps of Tama County will be featured on an upcoming episode of Iowa PBS’s new series, Road Trip Iowa. A few […] May 10, 2024 · Curt Hilmer. Nov 8, 2024 · TOLEDO – History was made in Tama County this past Tuesday evening when voters elected a woman to the board of supervisors for the first time ever. Dec 27, 2024 · Kucera, a native of rural Tama County — “dead center” between Traer, Toledo, Clutier and Garwin, as he put it — came around to his line of work a bit later in life, originally intending to get into the family business of agriculture after he graduated from North Tama High School in 1971. TRAER – As construction progress continues at North Tama School, it’s a good time to look at the history of schools in Traer. While incumbent state Rep. 9 — the shelter’s leaders are hoping residents will consider adopting and also be more responsible with the pets they already […] Mar 14, 2025 · TOLEDO – The development of utility-scale solar in Tama County appears to have wilted in the late winter sun. Tama County Supervisors District 1 – vote for no more than one. Our board members devote many hours to making sure North Tama is […] Mar 7, 2025 · north tama telegraph Katie Sires of Katie and the Honky Tonks performs at The Parsonage in Traer last June during Ripley United Church of Christ’s open mic night. 26, 2024, defense attorney Leon […] Mar 7, 2025 · Karina Cooper, a longtime rural Traer resident and mother, was arrested a year ago this past February following a more than two-and-a-half year investigation by both the Tama County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation into the death of her husband Ryan Cooper, 42, who was found deceased in their shared home in the Jan 18, 2024 · TAMA COUNTY – The story last week was certainly the weather as two significant winter storms clobbered Iowa – the first blowing through Monday into Tuesday with a heavy, wet snow, and the second arriving Friday into Saturday with blizzard conditions and bitter cold. Aug 23, 2024 · TRAER – On the morning of Saturday, Aug. Residence: South of Traer, rural. Mar 21, 2025 · Dysart native Sadie Weekley named first female police captain in Marshalltown history. 20; Redhawk wrestler Max Monat, top, competes on Feb. A supermajority of 60% was needed to […] Jan 24, 2025 · TOLEDO — A Marshalltown man with an extensive rap sheet has been arrested and charged by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the late December burglaries of the Garwin and Gladbrook American Legions as well as a Jan. Mar 21, 2025 · The fourth annual ‘Iowa’s Shortest St. Feb 20, 2025 · North Tama’s Kolt Knaack, top, looks to the official during his opening round with William Lawson of Pocahontas Area on Wednesday, Feb. Registration and dessert will begin at 6:30 p. TRAER – On August 20, 1954, Traer voters passed a $185,000 bond referendum to build an addition to the school building. 19-22 in Des Moines. Together they played bingo, enjoyed ice cream sundaes, and made handcrafted Valentines. The […] Aug 23, 2024 · TRAER – As she enters her 11th season as head North Tama volleyball coach, Channing Halstead is poised, ready, determined, hungry – all the adjectives – to take her girls to the pinnacle this year for the first time in school history by playing for the Class 1A state tournament championship. 5 points) and Cardinal in […] Oct 25, 2024 · DYSART – Ahead of the Nov. m. The annual Winding Stairs Festival 5K provides a hilly course to runners and walkers alike all well helping raise money to support North Tama activities. 13 due to the intense cold while also dismissing early on Friday, Valentine’s Day, in anticipation of another, albeit less significant round of snow that evening. Fundraising for the project officially began in early June of 2023 as part of DG Elementary’s final […] Jun 14, 2024 · Dominga Pérez Gutiérrez, 46, of Tama, and formerly of Guatemala, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. 19. Ahead of the June 4 Primary Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent questionnaires to all candidates running in contested races for the Tama County Board of Supervisors including those running for the Republican nomination in District 1 which includes the entire top tier of townships (Lincoln, Grant, Buckingham, and Geneseo) as well as Clark, Carroll, Oneida, and parts of far Mar 22, 2024 · TAMA – In a move aimed at tackling a budget shortage, the South Tama County Board of Education introduced a new cost-sharing agreement with the North Tama school district during its regular board meeting on Monday, March 18. Those pictured holding the 2025 Grand Marshal banner include sisters Maecy and Natalie Schmidt of Dysart who were following behind their dad, Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt (not pictured) leading the parade in his new sheriff vehicle. Feb 17, 2022 · Charges stem from an incident that took place on or near the North Tama County School District grounds on Oct. In a message to the newspaper on Dec. 28. Both North Tama County Community School District and Union Community School District graduated smaller than usual classes this year with […] Feb 18, 2025 · North Tama’s 2025 boys wrestling state qualifiers pictured on Saturday, Feb. 5 general election ballot for Tama County Supervisor District 3, Heather Knebel, a 35-year-old Republican from rural Traer, sailed to victory in her […] Nov 15, 2024 · TRAER – Under second year head coach Andrew Knaack, 10 North Tama football players were named to all-district teams this season including senior Kolt Knaack who was named the Class 1A District 3 MVP. Feb 7, 2025 · Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. 27 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. 2, four of the newly-elected five took their seats at 8:30 a. “Saturday was a decent day to burn actually, it was just the wind came up there and […] Jan 3, 2025 · TRAER – Tama County Sheriff Dennis Kucera, now retired, was honored last Saturday, Dec. To that end, on Thursday, Jan. Visitors can view the mural by driving by 1173 55th St. March 7, 2025. 13, to a winter morning covered in frost. Mar 15, 2024 · She was arrested on Feb. Be sure to check […] Sep 6, 2024 · North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. PHOTO BY RUBY F. Editor's note: This story will publish in the Friday, March 28, print edition of the North Tama Telegraph. 11 North Mahaska Invitational, the Redhawk girls finished third with 98 points out of 10 teams behind LeMars in second (114. TCAT has been lobbying the Tama County Board of Supervisors for years to enact a moratorium on wind energy conversion systems (WECS). Married to Annette Cox on June 23, 1955, and raised four sons in Reinbeck, Iowa. Other survivors include his son Erich Jacobsen (Michelle), and their four children, Elle, Ava, Liam and Isaac. Kolt Knaack took his first loss of the season against defending state champion Corbin Reisz of Logan-Magnolia in the 150-pound semifinals, while Maxon Monat’s season came to an end against […] Nov 22, 2024 · TOLEDO – In what has become a multiyear saga mired in controversy, the developers behind Salt Creek Wind (SCW) – the latest iteration of a central Tama County commercial wind energy project – might finally begin construction following the outcome of a contentious Tama County Zoning Board of Adjustment appeal hearing. 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