Dr. Barbara Kupka-Smith
Bruce Oleson
Bruce Alan Oleson died of a heart attack at the age of 67, in his home. He is deeply missed by friends and family alike. A memorial will be ...
Huston Danker murder trial set to begin Aug. 12
Karina Cooper convicted of first-degree murder
CEDAR RAPIDS – After six days of emotional testimony, digital forensics, and conflicting accounts, closing arguments concluded on Friday, ...
Wiese, Hitchcock earn WaMaC honors
South Tama wrestlers find success at Fargo Nationals
FARGO, N.D. — Last week, Autumn Elsbury made headlines by finishing as national runner-up at the USA Wrestling Junior Nationals in Fargo. But ...
Safe Routes to School surpasses fundraising goal with $237,580 raised
The sidewalks are still to come, but the finish line for fundraising has been crossed. The community-driven Safe Routes to School project has exceeded its financial ...
Former South Tama Superintendent Under Investigation by State Board
Jared Smith, who served as superintendent of South Tama County Community School District from 2018 to 2022, before taking a job as Superintendent ...
The Supervisors: A meeting in two acts
Monday's usual showing of the county supervisors went on like usual, with this week's production adding a nice little hour and some long intermission for a closed ...
Not lost in translation
Anyone who attended this week's Tama City council meeting was witness to a show. In the beginning, the first four items on this week's agenda ...
It’s a mixed bag
Just Jonathan: Birthday celebration, high expectations
I am a full on adult now. The big 21, the last age that really matters in the grand scheme of things. None of this kid or child stuff now, just ...