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Shirley Austin

TRAER-Shirley (Halupnick) Austin passed away peacefully, with both daughters at her side, on April 21, 2026 at the age of 86 at Sunrise Hill Care ...

In Custody and Suites

Ten agencies banded together on Sunday to safely take into custody 45-year-old Joshua Gustafson, who was staying at the Designer Inn and Suites ...

Penny War: What is it good for?

It's not just about the penny; it's about the strategy and raising money for a good cause. The South Tama’s fourth-grade class has held its ...

Nothing On

This week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting started a little oddly. Chairman Mark Doland attended the meeting via the phone, hearing some ...

Just Jonathan: A week between worlds

Some of my favorite weeks of the year are the ones when classes finally pause. Last week was one of those rare stretches where I could settle ...