A landmark diner along the historic Lincoln Highway will remain closed in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown earlier this year. Big T Maid-Rite in Toledo, Iowa closed its dining area on March 17 following a disaster proclamation by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. A few days later on ...
Meskwaki Nation announced via Facebook Thursday morning the annual Powwow will be canceled for 2020. A statement reads: In regards to the 2020 Meskwaki Annual Powwow, Tribal Council and MAPA have agreed to cancel this year’s powwow in concern for the safety and well-being of the people ...
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — A reward has been increased from $50,000 to $75,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Rita Janelle Papakee. The Meskwaki Tribal Council increased the reward on Wednesday. “We are troubled that Papakee has not been located but we have faith that someone ...
Chelsea Ahrens is passionate about helping young female athletes. That passion led her to apply for a new role at the high school, Assistant Activities Director. “I’m really excited, and it’s exciting for me to be the first female,” said Ahrens. “I don’t consider myself breaking ...
For 105 days the largest employer in Tama County remained closed while states and nations battled the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The decision to close the Meskwaki Bingo Casino & Hotel (MBCH) came after a joint meeting between the Meskwaki Tribal Council and the casino’s Executive ...
Somebody call 9-1-1; but will Tama be able to answer that call? According to Don Weitzell, if it had not been for himself and Larry Thomas this weekend they may not have been able to answer. The ambulance department is in that sort of dire straights. "Now it's getting critical," said Weitzell ...
The annual July 4th fireworks show in Toledo took place again this year, but not without several hours of planning and many volunteers to lend a hand. This year’s show was set up with an electronic system that was new to the Toledo and Tama Fire Department event organizers. The ...
The return to school planning and strategizing process continues at South Tama County as Dr. Jared Smith, STC Superintendent provided updates to the school board during their regular meeting on Monday, July 6. Smith indicated that with so much of the coronavirus situation being fluid and ...
“You don’t have to have a bike to have a good time,” encouraged Derek Doran, bar manager at The Pump bar and grill and one of the organizers of the recently established Tama Bike Night events. Over 120 motorcycles descended upon 3rd Street in Tama on June 24th for The Pump’s ...
We stand tall, was the message Julie Matta had for her classmates. South Tama County held an in person graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 28. While the 2020 graduation looked different from years past, members of the STC staff worked to overcome the adversity brought on by COVID-19 to provide ...