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Category Archives: Tama County
Apr
24
Ellen Young, 1944-2024
Ellen Young, former editor of the Traer Star-Clipper and longtime booster of the town of Traer, died April 11. Her obituary was printed last week in the North Tama Telegraph, which replaced the TSC in 2020. Here is an excerpt: … Continue reading
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Apr
22
From Vicksburg to Savannah
Here’s my recap of a presentation/story earlier this month of Company C, 10th Iowa Infantry, also known as the “Tama County Rifles.” Their battle record and travels were both stellar.
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Apr
05
North Tama, South Tama to share superintendents
Due to their wide disparity in enrollment, the North Tama and South Tama school districts don’t interact much. That’s going to change a bit. The North Tama Telegraph reports that the two districts will be sharing a superintendent. South Tama’s … Continue reading
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Mar
27
You’ve got to come back with me!
In which I, a “Back to the Future” trilogy superfan, get to geek out in Gladbrook over the newest addition to Matchstick Marvels.
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Jan
22
Tama County map meetings on three mornings
Notice for three public meetings regarding the proposed five-district map for the Tama County Supervisors will be this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday — all at 9:45 AM (UGH!). So this blog post is live at 9 and if you hurry … Continue reading
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Dec
04
Traer Theatre needs ten grand
The Traer Theatre is in financial trouble again. The North Tama Telegraph reports that last month, the sound system went out and has added to the strain. The theater is looking to raise $10,000 to pay for the repairs and … Continue reading
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Nov
13
Election Day and ballot silliness
My Substack post with a Tama County Election Day hook, that also took a look at the ballot structures for combined city/school elections, made Saturday’s display at the Iowa Capital Dispatch. If you like, please subscribe! (Better yet, chip in … Continue reading
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Nov
09
North Tama bond issue passes
August 14, 2010: Cornerstone of Traer School built after the 1917 fire. It took a second try and a satellite voting station, but nearly two-thirds of North Tama voters approved a $14.85 million bond issue “to provide funds to build, furnish, … Continue reading
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Oct
20
License Plate Letters — NTH
September 15, 2023: North Tama band director (and volleyball coach) Channing Halstead leads the band at Homecoming. North Tama beat BCLUW, 36-6. Who ya’ rootin’ for? N-T-H! Little louder now! N-T-H! Part of Iowa high school sporting tradition is passing … Continue reading
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Oct
16
Sharing stories of closed high schools
Author James Kenyon came to Traer to talk about his book full of stories about closed high schools. I wrote on my Substack about it Friday. I used the link without the background this time because the photo was cropped … Continue reading
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