Category Archives: Tama County

Two grants are going to go a long way in preserving Lincoln Highway history in Tama. First, earlier this month, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs awarded a $50,000 grant for the Lincoln Highway bridge, getting funding very near the … Continue reading →

The stars of North Tama’s girls’ track championship four-peat were inducted into the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Hall of Fame earlier this month. Story: Traer Star-Clipper. Brooke and Blaire Dinsdale led the way in 2006-08, and Stoakes followed with a one-woman … Continue reading →

With appearances by some familiar faces. Tama County Extension celebrates 100 years (Toledo Chronicle) Tama County Farm Bureau celebrates 100 years (Traer Star-Clipper)

July 7, 2013: A pickup crosses the Lincoln Highway bridge on the east end of Tama. Modern-day vehicles are one thing but a worse issue for the 103-year-old bridge is full-size semis using it on a truck route. A century-plus … Continue reading →

Tonight, the Tama County Farm Bureau celebrates its centennial with a dinner at the Traer Memorial Building. The Iowa Farm Bureau also turns 100 years old this year. Iowa Farm Bureau president Craig Hill will speak tonight. The Farm Bureau … Continue reading →

I have questions. Why? No, seriously, why? Is “our downtown has what appears to be a giant pothole” really the best method of civic advertising? Is this some sort of commentary on Iowa infrastructure? Is this some sort of commentary … Continue reading →

The last students born in the 20th century graduated from high school this weekend. That means everything from then, including the song that was everywhere (from a two-hit-wonder), is metaphorically old enough to be in adulthood. Looking back at 2000 … Continue reading →

Almost completely unrelated to yesterday’s blog post, but definitely tied to one from last week, is some sad news from Gladbrook. The entire school complex is likely to be torn down, says the Grundy Register. That includes the swimming pool, … Continue reading →

A completely new pool will open in Traer on Memorial Day weekend, the Star-Clipper reports. This replaces the pool that opened in the late 1970s. On an unrelated note, the Star-Clipper has a new editor, who is three years out … Continue reading →