Traer is fortunate to have the cooperation and effort of many of its citizens to direct the future of our community. We are always looking for new input and your expertise to join these Boards and Commissions, so if you're interested, please contact City Hall for more information and get involved!
Traer is fortunate to have the cooperation and effort of many of its citizens to direct the future of our community. We are always looking for new input and your expertise to join these Boards and Commissions, so if you're interested, please contact City Hall for more information and get involved!
150 YEARS OF PRIDE AND PROGRESS
Join us as Traer celebrates its 150th year of incorporation in 2023. We will be hosting a year-long anniversary celebration with events, festivals, tours, exhibits, contests, classes, and more!
EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2023
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Contact the Sesquicentennial Committee at traer150years@gmail.com with questions or input concerning events, activities, and projects – or if your business or organization has activities they would like to promote in 2023 the Sesquicentennial Committee is here to lend a hand!
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BEARD CONTEST
A Local Competition Tradition
Put down your razor, it's beard season.
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2023
Winners announced at Traer's Winding Stairs Festival
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WINDING STAIRS QUILT RAFFLE​
To benefit the repairs and upkeep of Traer's historic Winding Stairs
March 1, 2023 - August 12, 2023
$5 tickets for sale at Reuman's Clothing or via Lions Club members
Drawing at Traer's Winding Stairs Festival
​DECADES BOOK CHALLENGE
The Traer Public Library is having a Decades Book Challenge all year long to celebrate Traer's 150th Anniversary. Each month, we challenge participants to choose a book corresponding to specific decades from the 1870s to the 2020s.
Throughout 2023
Traer Public Library
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FASHION SHOW
Traer's Apparel Through The Ages
Experience a timeline of Traer’s fashion history at this live fashion show event featuring local and historical clothing from the 1870s to the 1950s.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
2:00pm
Traer Public Library
FREE ADMISSION • SEATING LIMITED
Reception following at the Traer Historical Museum
GOLD STAR VETERAN'S CEMETERY TOURS
A Tribute to our Gold Star Veterans
Monday, May 29, 2023
7:30am meet at Museum. 8:00am depart for tours of West Union Cemetery, Buckingham Cemetery, and St. Paul's Cemetery. Reception and conversation to follow at St. Paul Parish Hall. Refreshments served by Legion Auxilliary.
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TRAER'S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH
Celebrate and commemorate in Traer with live music, food & beverage vendors, free birthday cake, all-day activities for kids and adults, moonlight movie, and much more.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
11:15am-10:00pm
Taylor Park
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPANILE MODEL
Have Carillon, Will Travel
Saturday, June 3, 2023
3:00pm
Taylor Park
​FLICK & A FEAST
Meal and a Traer-themed movie - "A Place for Heroes"
Sunday, July 16, 2023
1:00pm
Traer Historical Museum & Traer Theatre
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SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
See the Landmark Homes of Traer
August 5-13, 2023
Self-guided Tour around Traer
Pick up free tour maps at the Museum, Reuman's Clothing, and the Library
Tour history books can be purchased at Traer Museum for $20
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WINDING STAIRS FESTIVAL
Traer's annual summer celebration and parade
August 11-13, 2023
Main Street
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NORTH TAMA SCHOOL STAFF REUNION
Reunite and reminisce with your favorite NT school teachers, principals, librarians, custodians, bus drivers, office assistants, and lunch ladies.
August 11, 2023
1:00pm-3:00pm
Traer Historical Museum
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​PICTORIAL POSTMARK
Have commemorative envelopes stamped with Traer Sesquicentennial Station postmark and send them to friends and family.
August 12, 2023
1:00pm-7:00pm
Main Street - corner of Walnut & 2nd Street
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ECUMENICAL CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 10:30am
Memorial Building
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100th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Swing in and celebrate Traer Golf & Country Club's 100th Anniversary.
18-golf tournament, food trucks, and 'Never The Less' Band - a great day to play all day! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Traer Golf & Country Club
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FIREWORKS DISPLAY
A FREE, open-to-the-public event with a 9-hole golf tournament, soup and chili cook-off, and fireworks extravaganza!
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Traer Golf & Country Club
BLACK FRIDAY CHOCOLATE BAR &
HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE
Leave the shopping behind and eat sweets instead
November 24, 2023
Sunrise Hill Care Center
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Traer's festive holiday celebration and lighted parade
December 1st & 2nd, 2023
Main Street
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Here’s how you can lend a helping hand to the Sesquicentennial - DONATE TODAY!
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The Traer Sesquicentennial Committee has set up a fund within the Traer Community Foundation for contributions to Traer’s 150th Anniversary celebration. These funds will support events, activities, and community projects throughout 2023.
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Mail your check payable to:
TRAER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PO Box 435
Traer, IA 50675​
Please note in the memo line: SESQUICENTENNAIL
Also include:
Name(s): ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City ___________ State______ Zip ____________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________
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Your gift is tax-deductible because the Traer Community Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit corporation.
