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!

WELCOME TO

TRAER, IOWA

Our community, citizens and businesses invite you to

WIND UP IN TRAER

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OUR HISTORY

Wind Up in Traer and experience a vibrant, small-town community that is thriving. Our businesses, amenities, education, and hometown spirit make Traer a great place to live, work, and play.

The city, named for John W. Traer, got its start with the building of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway running through the territory.

Traer is known for the iron winding staircase that originally led to the office of the local newspaper. The staircase is freestanding, reverse spiral and connected to the building with a suspended walkway, a somewhat rare arrangement.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Want to know what's happening in Traer? You'll find it here first.

Or CLICK HERE for our full calendar of events.

City Offices Closed for Thankgiving

City offices will be closed on November 26th and 27th

Chamber's Holiday Happenings Event

Celebrate in Traer with these local festivities - CLICK HERE!

Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Tama County, TMU and City Offices will be closed and conducting business via telephone only.

All payments being made for any reason must be left in the dropbox outside or called in using a debit/credit card. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.

LOOK LOCAL FIRST

Loyalty Punch Card Program launches in Traer - CLICK HERE for details

TRAER TOURISM

Make your next road trip a trip to Traer. Our vibrant and friendly community has something for everyone from locally owned and operated restaurants to 15,000 pairs of salt and pepper shakers and everything in between. You'll want to Wind up in Traer!

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