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North tama telegraph MCALLISTER Retiring Tama County Sheriff Dennis Kucera, a resident of Traer, chuckles while standing in Traer Municipal Hall on Monday, Dec. Kim Reynolds in late January last year, a group of Tama County residents began working to expand the educational options available to students in grades K-8 by founding a private, accredited Christian school in the Tama-Toledo area. She was raised in Traer and graduated from Traer-Clutier High School in 1962. The program will help attendees understand their well’s water quality and connect them to resources to manage their well. LA PORTE CITY — Union basketball celebrated the senior members of both its boys and girls teams on Friday, Jan. 21, to kickoff the new year. 5 million bond referendum on Tuesday, Nov. Although Venus will be moving eastward in its orbit, from our Much like the rest of Iowa, Republican caucusgoers in Tama County overwhelmingly favored one candidate Monday night for the 2024 presidential nominee – former president Donald Trump who garnered more than 58% of the caucus vote share according to unofficial results shared with the newspaper by Tama Co. North Tama girls came in 16th out of 20 scoring teams by breaking a tie with Nodaway Valley by sending seven runners across the finish line to NV’s five. Brady, who lives in [] GLADBROOK – Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt (R-Dysart) was quite possibly ‘filling’ like a million bucks last Saturday, Jan. Postal Service. 5, Superintendent John Howard sent a letter to district families. 30 between Iowa 21 and County Telegraph note: This story will print in the Friday, Jan. TRAER – Smile, you’re on ‘license plate reader’ camera! Folks driving in and out of Traer via US 63 on the north side in recent weeks may have noticed a peculiar black camera aimed toward the highway. 27 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. Pam was born on Aug. Speirs, 52, of Clarion, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City after a courageous battle of diabetes. 19-22 in Des Moines. Putting more egg laying hens in less buildings has taken out the resiliency [] Telegraph Note: We are republishing this column first published by The Conversation on Aug. 18, 2020, in light of recent news President-elect Donald Trump may again attempt to privatize the U. Republican Central Committee chair North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. North Tama Telegraph. 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 Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. 30, in the Class 1A Region 7 final at Webster City High School. While she may be new to her role, DeBoef, 52, is no stranger to Traer as she has spent the last 25 years in [] Genaw told the newspaper she is still actively coaching the Tama Turtles as a 4-H volunteer while also continuing to assist the South Tama Archery team with coaching and tournaments. The donation is part of a bond referendum for a new gymnasium at Union High School in La Porte City. MCALLISTER. Learn about its history, ownership, circulation, and sister newspapers. 13, to a winter morning covered in frost. Those honored include Kolt Knaack, son of Nicole and Coach Andrew Knaack; Gavin Rausch, son of Regan and Matt Rausch; Briar Blake, daughter of Sara and Phil Blake; Ava Monat, daughter [] Hiring out a herd of goats for weed management has led to big business for one Tama County farmer. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 PM on TOLEDO – Last week’s dark gloomy Monday morning saw the regular group of meeting-goers stacked into the Tama County Board of Supervisors’ chambers. Per David’s wishes, private family services will be held. Kucera, a North Tama High School graduate and Traer resident, became a full-time deputy in 1983 NORTH TAMA TELEGRAPH. 17 edition of the Telegraph along with photos from Senior Night. — the Traer Public Library’s Kupka Cultural Center was [] 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. 15. , Toledo, Iowa. 11 North Mahaska Invitational, the Redhawk girls finished third with 98 points out of 10 teams behind LeMars in second (114. 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. Other finalists include East Marshall CSD Superintendent Anthony Ryan and Tipton CSD Superintendent Jason Wester. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23 at Mitchell Family Lori Ann Bayles Yuska was born at Iowa Methodist Hospital In Des Moines to Charles Courtney and Helen Joan Bayles on December 7, 1958. 9 River Valley 3-1 on Wednesday, Oct. TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO 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. Seda received $100 for his first place finish. “The statewide storm system that impacted The interior of Surly Steve’s bar pictured on Wednesday, Nov. 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. These wells, along with three others for the Tama Overall, we rate the North Tama Telegraph Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions that slightly favor the right. Your dedicated community newspaper serving the cities of Traer, Dennis Dean Hatton, 60, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 10, 2025, at UnityPoint Medical Center, Waterloo, IA. IOWA CITY – Ellie Behrens of Clutier was among the more than 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president’s list for the 2024 fall semester. Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 11 at the Geneseo Methodist Church in rural DYSART – Ahead of the Nov. 5 points) and Cardinal in [] Dysart Mayor Tim Glenn, center, waves to the crowd while leading the very first ‘Iowa’s Shortest St. The letter is North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. 1,500 likes · 407 talking about this. This year’s parade will take place the day before The second day of Sesquicentennial festivities is geared toward the youngest members of the community and kicks off at 9 a. As you know, the three wells that were scheduled to be installed by June 1, 2024, were not completed, and the contract with the company doing the work was terminated. M. He attended Perry # 6 rural school and Traer High School, graduating seventy-five NORTH TAMA TELEGRAPH. m. Dean Fisher (R-Montour). TOLEDO – Last Monday’s Tama County Board of Supervisors started like usual, with a report from the engineer. And while very little action was taken during the nearly 90-minute meeting, incremental progress was made toward the On the left, Traer City Council member Jon Panfil; on the right, retiring Tama County Sheriff Dennis Kucera. The Waverly-Shell Rock CSD spans The North Tama Veterinary Clinic located in downtown Traer in the Star-Clipper-Canfield Building pictured on Sunday, Dec. Redhawk girls After taking turns with the lead for much of the first [] TRAER – Following the winter break, North Tama boys wrestling split last Thursday’s home triangular with an opening round loss to Lynnville-Sully 36-24, followed by a later win over HLV 36-24. The public comment time kicked off the meeting with last week’s wind moratorium being the main subject. Deke, 80, of Waterloo, died on January 16, 2025. 2, 2025, at the Tama County Courthouse under the watchful gaze of since-retired K9 Deputy Tyson. It’s the first win of the season for the Trojans (1-3), and the DYSART – A motor vehicle crash Wednesday evening northwest of Dysart in Tama County has led to the death of a local teen. According to the Tama County Sheriff’s Office, the camera fitted with a couple of solar panels is an [] DYSART – A new inclusive playground at Dysart-Geneseo Elementary is $20,000 closer to becoming a reality thanks to a wildly successful Trivia Night fundraiser. by the Dysart Community Building with several different activities including pony and cart TRAER – Under first year head coach Dalton Hulme, North Tama baseball ended the 2023-24 season with not only a winning record (15-12) but with the Iowa Star Conference All-South Division championship. PHOTO COMPILATION BY RUBY F. Dan Brandt, 80, of Marshalltown died Jan. PHOTO BY RUBY F. The settlement stems from a complaint the board received on March [] LuAnne L. With Ridout at the helm along with his wife and assistant coach Laura TRAER – With much of her family by her side, Ruth (née Redfearn) Rasmussen, longtime Traer resident and founder of the town’s famed Salt & Pepper Shaker Gallery, celebrated 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. 9, with a 34-28 win over Union Community at STC High School. Against the HLV Warriors, both Mary Eleanor Hulme was born October 19, 1928, near Toledo, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Helen (Kalinay) Rohach. Brilliant Venus will be unmistakable at its highest point in the sky and setting after it is fully dark. A couple weeks ago, the government made some last-minute attempts at fighting for the people and not large corporations. After some discussion, the supervisors approved the Clutier property sale to Cowan for a portion of the tax [] TAMA COUNTY – The new private K-8 Tama-Toledo Christian School has moved one step closer to an anticipated August 2025 opening by signing a lease agreement. The Tama Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to celebrate the 82nd Annual Soil and Water Conservation Week April 30 through May 7, 2023! The 2023 Soil and Water Conservation Week theme is “One Water” to raise awareness of how important it is to protect The Elberon Public Library is located inside the community center building at 106 Main Street. 1. TAMA COUNTY – Following the passage of the Students First Act which was signed into law by Gov. According to the Iowa State Patrol crash report, Jason David Williams, 19, of Dysart died at the WEBSTER CITY – The No. He then attended Parsons College and [] TRAER – Beginning this past Jan. Braving the chilly air in knit caps and mittens, the usual group made their way to the week’s supervisors meeting. Ashley Hinson, Lisa Kubik, Rebecca DYSART – With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and wedding season not far off, Dysart native James ‘Jim’ Rice believes he has created the perfect gift for those special occasions (and more) – “50/50: The TRAER – Both the girls and boys North Tama basketball teams marked their respective season openers on Monday, Dec. The Redhawks went 15-12 overall, and 10-5 in the conference by beating out Baxter (8-7) and Collins-Maxwell (8-7) which tied for second. LA PORTE CITY – Following the narrow failure of Union Community School District’s $20. 4 at Clutier City Hall. Out of the many tasty entries, Sheriff Schmidt’s [] URBANA-Following an extended illness, David Wesley Dorn, 78, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, Rochester, MN. PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/FACEBOOK “Winter arrived with a vengeance during Valentine’s Day week, but a record number of Iowa DOT snowplows did not feel the love,” an Iowa DOT news release stated. The first bill that I’ve begun to advance is a resolution, House Joint Resolution 1, that seeks to add the right to hunt, fish, and trap to the state constitution. First up on this week’s agenda was Dianna Cowan with a tax sale property. Be sure to check [] Dan Brandt, 80, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home from ALS while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. With the placement of the panels, a concrete picture began to take shape for the public to see of the new two-story [] TOLEDO – A crowded room greeted members of the Tama County Zoning Commission on Wednesday, Jan. on Saturday, 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. MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — A search began on Saturday, June 8, and finished on Wednesday, June 12 for missing Meskwaki woman Rita Janelle Papakee, 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. Knaack triumphed as the 150-pound champion by pinning Pocahontas Area’s William Lawson, ranked 10th, in 56 seconds to return to the state meet at Dennis Dean Hatton, 60, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 10, 2025, at UnityPoint Medical Center, Waterloo, IA. TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO. Week 2 of the session is done, and the committee work of moving bills through the system is well underway. On Dec. In [] She will be a familiar face to many in the community whether it be from her substitute teaching work at North Tama or her role as a softball, volleyball, and wrestling coach. The fifth-ranked Redhawks (25-15) beat the Wolverines (30-3) in four intense [] Dean D. 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. To that end, Tama County Public Health (TCPH) supported a variety of programs and services with the funds including [] Former Union Community School District teacher and athletic coach Mark Hookham, 51, of Dysart accepted a suspension of his teaching license for a minimum of five years as part of a settlement with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) filed on Feb. The University of Iowa located in Iowa City Iowa. 12. Knaack triumphed over Lawson with a 16-0 tech fall to advance to today’s (Thursday, Feb. TRAER — Kolt Knaack added another milestone to his high school wrestling career on Tuesday night. A miles-long [] Like many pastors, I am “bivocational. Visitation will be held from 5:00- 7:00 P. 18. 5 general election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent questionnaires to all the local candidates in contested statehouse races. com. 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 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 A vehicle passes a construction crew picking up traffic cones on eastbound U. January will be a special month with several interesting events. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Outgoing Tama County Sheriff Dennis Kuceras sits at his desk in Toledo as he prepares to retire and pass the torch to his successor, Casey Schmidt, at the beginning of the new year. During a news conference held Wednesday morning, State Auditor Rob Sand discussed his office’s findings — namely, that Mayne, who Corey W. Fourth-ranked Clarion-Goldfield-Dows [] Supervisors officially reassign HR, insurance duties after Wise firing February 21, 2025 - Local News TOLEDO - The fallout from the controversial firing of former Tama County Human Resources Manager and TOLEDO – Tama County Public Health & Home Care is literally on a roll in 2025. The Clutier mayor-elect Linda Pearson, right, takes the oath of office from city clerk Tiffany Lentz on Monday, Dec. He was born in Waterloo on April 15, 1944, to H. 2 Knights TRAER – In his first year as head coach of the North Tama boys basketball team, Ryan Ridout has been named the Iowa Star South Coach of the Year. Look no further than the constant climb of egg prices. Tama County Attorney Brent Heeren, right, administers the oath. The meeting 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. 2,1944 and adopted by the late Don and Joyce Lenth. MCALLISTER “It was a good 18th birthday gift for Kolt to win the district tournament and become North Tama’s first four-time state qualifier,” head coach Andrew Knaack told the newspaper of his senior student-athlete and eldest son. From left to right, Daweyn Albertsen, Farm Bureau Regional Manager Rob Pangbrun, Cordt Holub, Sierra Hagedon, Rep. 29, during their first meeting since the Board of Supervisors enacted tandem wind and solar moratoriums on Jan. 24, while hosting the Jesup J-Hawks. 4, 2024 – has been reset for a third time to later this summer. 1, the Traer Public Library started authoring a new chapter in its story with Donna DeBoef officially taking over as Director following Diane Panfil’s retirement. Rep. On Tuesday, Nov. He grew up in Traer and graduated from Traer-Clutier High School in 1962. As of early Tuesday LA PORTE CITY – Top-ranked local talent dominated the mats on Thursday, Dec. S. 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. Held at the Dysart Community Building on the evening TAMA — South Tama County girls basketball ended a 46-game winless streak on Monday, Dec. 31. It is evident when large corporations regulate society it leads to disastrous effects. A project director [] JEWELL – Undefeated North Tama junior Kolt Knaack mined his third trip to state in as many years with his Class 1A District 10 championship on Saturday at South The Tama County Extension office will host a free, one-hour learning session for private well owners in Toledo on March 12 at 6:30 p. Those honored that evening included Captain Eric Neipert (son of Rochelle and Dave Winkelman), Captain Jailyn Petersen (daughter of Melissa and Reece Petersen), Josie Bergmeier (daughter of Malissa 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. The segment of U. 12, [] 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. TOLEDO – Fallout from the wind energy moratorium adopted in early January by the new five-member Tama County Board of Supervisors now includes a lawsuit The Craft family donated funds to honor their daughter, Kate, a former Union student-athlete who died of brain cancer in 2023. A snowplow clears a road in Tama County on Wednesday, Feb. “We were [] 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. ” I work half time for a small-town church, preaching on Sundays and doing what I can to serve the community during the week, but I also have to hold down a separate full time job to insure TRAER-George Kadrmas was born December 6, 1930 on the Kadrmas family farm in southern Perry township in Tama county, the son of Joseph and Elsie Psota Kadrmas. Pearson will serve as mayor for two years North Tama’s Kolt Knaack, top, looks to the official during his opening round with William Lawson of Pocahontas Area on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Marshalltown surrounded by his family. She graduated from Garwin High School in 1945. Folks might also recognize her from her bartending role at (family-owned) The Junkyard Bar or even from her daughter, North Tama band director/head volleyball coach/The Junkyard Bar co MARSHALLTOWN – A Traer-Clutier High School Class of 1962 graduate who spent his formative years in rural Buckingham and placed public service above self was laid to rest on Friday, Jan. Convicted felon Matthew Lee Moore, 42, was arrested [] 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 Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt (R-Dysart), left, takes the oath of office on Thursday, Jan. 20. 26, 2024, defense attorney Leon [] North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. The new bar – located in downtown Reinbeck in the former 405 Lounge footprint – features a masterpiece bar top designed and created by the owners composed of thousands of colorful bottle caps. Lori spent her childhood in Oelwein, Iowa and [] 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. Highway 30 near the Iowa Highway 21 exit north of Belle Plaine on Tuesday, Oct. This week we feature responses from those running for Iowa House WAVERLY, IA — The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District recently announced three finalists in its search for the district’s next superintendent including North Tama Superintendent David Hill. E. and Lucille (Vogt) Deke. Adam Ledvina, 30, of Chelsea owns and operates Iowa Kiko Goats and Blue Collar Goatscaping — respectively a commercial breeding and meat goat business combined with a prescribed goat grazing “goatscaping” business for clearing out brush [] NORTH TAMA TELEGRAPH. During the Jan. 19, at the boys wrestling state tournament in Des Moines. His courageous Use Muck Rack to learn more about North Tama Telegraph and connect with journalists at North Tama Telegraph. 2 robbery at the Tama-Toledo Eagles Club. Those pictured include (from left) David Calderwood, Cheryl Popelka, president Rod Zobel (back), Jenny Sniffin, Marty Dostal (back), and vice chair . The WEBSTER CITY — The North Tama volleyball team qualified for state for the fifth time in the last eight seasons by methodically outplaying No. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO As your newly elected Pamela Lenth Ohrt Pam, 80, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Traer, IA, passed away peacefully on Oct. Mary married Paul Arlo Hulme on November 20, TRAER – North Tama wrestling celebrated the senior members of its squad on Tuesday, Jan. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is assisting the family. She married Jim Ohrt in 1962 and had [] North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. David was born December 22, 1946, in Dallas, OR, the son of Wesley and 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. 18, at the Tama County Pork Producers annual banquet in Gladbrook after his homemade butterfinger pie won first place in the men’s division of the best pie competition. North Tama Telegraph rmaharry@timesrepublican. Prior to Genaw, Bruck was hired as the county’s naturalist in late August 2022 to replace Brendan Kelly who had resigned that July to take a job in construction after being with TOLEDO – Citizens awoke on Monday, Jan. 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. Ahead of the parade — which ventured down Second Street amid seasonably cold but perfectly calm weather just after 6:30 p. 76. 12, 2024. 7, during the home triangular with Oelwein and AGWSR. The transom windows above the clinic’s main windows feature prism glass, a form of window glass Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. PHOTO BY JUSTIN TORNER/THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. com Flanked by members of his family and Robert Kienzle (left), Orlyn Langenbau (wearing red shirt) gets a look at the new veterans memorial he paid for at the Garwin Union Cemetery last Monday morning. 24, at the Marietta Cemetery west of Marshalltown. In the boys 5K, North Tama’s solitary runner Christian Dronebarger crossed the finish line with a time of 21:36. His courageous 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. TRAER – Members of the 2025 North Tama Board of Education assembled for a new group photo on Tuesday, Jan. 5, during Union’s quad with North Tama, Vinton-Shellsburg, and Aplington-Parkersburg/Grundy Center with the Class 2A No. 6. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tama County was awarded American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used specifically for public health. “I am glad to see these guys get the recognition they earned this year,” Coach Knaack told the newspaper. Patrick’s Day Parade’ in downtown Dysart which was held on March 17, 2022. 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. Deke April 15, 1944 – January 16, 2025 Dean D. A weekly newspaper in Traer, Iowa, serving Tama County communities. 20) quarterfinals. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. The accredited Christian school’s board of 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. Lori lived her 66 years as a devoted follower of Christ and entered into the presence of the Lord on January 27, 2025. Pritchard, 90, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Friendship Village in Waterloo, Iowa. 2, as city clerk Haley Blaine, off frame, gives him some good-natured ribbing. kbv amluo znkzs rgb wnpdkqcq vdgi gxeskw osect cbt hnqll qzh vsgafx wpxbct lnwhtk fxpqthis