It was maybe a happy coincidence last week that while I was following the news about Trump’s soybean deal with China that I ...

Veterans Day reminds us to honor those who served but also to listen to their stories before they are lost. My grandfather, ...

This story first published in last week’s Sun Courier newspaper. It is being reprinted here as a courtesy to our readers.

The North Tama Redhawks began their run at the 2025 Iowa High School State Volleyball Championships on Tuesday, Nov. 4, by ...

Local control is a standard plea politicians love to make. It makes sense. No one wants a far-off entity like the federal ...

Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, for Traer’s annual Holiday Happenings! The Traer Chamber of ...

The Dysart Lions Club celebrated their 75th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, with an evening of fun, good memories and ...

For a small town, Grundy Center has long boasted a wide variety of dining options for residents and visitors, and the ...

Challenging behaviors can be frustrating and exhausting, often leaving adults doubting their ability to manage the moment.

The projected rapid increase in electrical energy needs, particularly for massive new data centers, could derail our efforts ...

Great-Grandma Cyndy Butts of Traer (front right), Grandma Meredith Espenscheid of Traer (back right), mother Makenzie ...

The Dysart City Council, Union school board, and North Tama school board will all be swearing in some new faces following the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 city-school election. Tama County voter turnout for ...