Category Archives: Tama County

Jul 06

Well, at least the drought’s over

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at 1:29 PM by Jeff

Field near Wolf Creek near Traer on Wednesday. The water went down substantially Thursday and Friday. Related news story.

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Jul 05

KCRG story on Traer damage, Berger farm

Posted on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 12:31 AM by Jeff

Video embedded and linked. My high school biology teacher, Lee Wiges, managed to get interviewed by both Channel 7 and Channel 9. IMPORTANT NOTE: The damage to the south end of Traer Manufacturing, the large building with the red girders … Continue reading →

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Jul 03

Official NWS track of June 30 tornadoes

Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at 9:51 AM by Jeff

The official definition of the tornado track is much, MUCH narrower than the damage that is out there, I assure you. Apparently, it was “only” wind that sent three of the Bergers’ bins a quarter-mile away in three separate directions, … Continue reading →

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Jul 02

Traer tornado rated EF2; Berger farm destroyed

Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 12:54 AM by Jeff

The official survey is in, and the National Weather Service says the tornado developed about 2 PM Monday, 3.2 miles northwest of Traer… …which means it emerged literally on top of Denny and Jill Berger’s farm. KWWL has the sad … Continue reading →

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Jul 01

Significant tornado damage in, around Traer

Posted on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at 1:19 AM by Jeff

You don’t think it will happen to you until it happens to you. This is part of what the Morrison farmstead looks like after a tornado hit Monday. The neighbor’s bins from a quarter-mile away are in our barnyard. NWS … Continue reading →

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Jun 29

USPS reduction in hours affects 572 Iowa post offices

Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at 8:30 PM by Jeff

I haven’t used the “Post Offices” category in a while, but it looks like it’s about to come back in a big way. A story at KWWL tipped me off to this.* There’s also a story from KCRG, embedded above. … Continue reading →

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Jun 22

Toledo Polaris dealership burns down

Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

First story and photos from KWWL; second story and video from KWWL, reminding us that Iowans are awesome. “We got water in here for all the firemen,” said Toledo Mayor Dave Svoboda. “Somebody brought sandwiches and we had cookies. And … Continue reading →

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May 25

Inseparable

Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2014, at 12:36 PM by Jeff

Charlie Bartos, a WWII veteran and longtime member of Traer United Methodist church, died May 7, less than 10 weeks before his 100th birthday. His wife, Gladys, 95, died May 21. They were married for 73 years.

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May 24

Sara Stoakes inducted into Track Hall of Fame

Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 1:55 AM by Jeff

North Tama’s one-girl state championship is getting a big honor today! Reprinted below is a press release from the IGHSAU about Sara Stoakes being inducted into the Track and Field Hall of Fame. The 1981 North Tama girls’ team was … Continue reading →

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May 19

North Tama school employee honored

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2014, at 10:03 AM by Jeff

Congratulations to Heidi Rohlfsen, co-winner of Area 267 Paraeducator of the Year.

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