Toledo Legionnaire Martin Christensen holds the flag staff during a firing sqaud salute on the Tama County Courthouse Square on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Events were curtailed or cancelled in many places due to Covid-19 regulations this year. News-Chronicle photos/John Speer
IOWA CITY (The LINK) - In these uncertain days of social distancing and staying at home, Iowans are turning to their gardens in record numbers. Whether planting productive gardens for food security or planting flowers for beauty and solace (usually both), the numbers are up: home improvement ...
AMES- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a two-part online workshop in the spring and fall of 2020 for anyone interested in learning more about identifying and foraging local mushrooms. The first spring workshop will be held on May 5 from 6-7 p.m.The workshops will be ...
Urbandale - Eggs are never more top of mind than during the Easter season. In fact, last year, Americans ate more than 2.9 billion eggs, and at retail, 242 million dozen eggs were sold. Iowa egg farmers worked diligently to feed this appetite for ever-popular eggs through the 2019 Easter season ...
Landon Balmer of Garwin wanted to go camping to celebrate his 11th birthday on Sunday, April 19. But, as is known, the COVID-19 restrictions made that venture pretty much not possible.Well, family and friends tried to come up with what might be at least as good.How about a birthday parade with ...
You are invited to come celebrate Norma Lenhart's 90th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 23m from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Premier Estates Village common area.Take time to visit with Norma and share your memories over cake and punch.No gifts please, your attendance will be your greatest gift to Norma.If you ...
Ora Mae Bro, Toledo, observed her 90th birthday at a party at son Brett Bro's rural Toledo home on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.Guests from near and as far away as Arizona and Minnesota were on hand to help her celebrate. The Seymour Band provided entertainment during the party. ...
Ida Kosnan of Traer is going to be 103 years old on September 13. A card shower is planned. Cards may be sent to Sunrise Hill Care Center 909 6th Street Traer, IA 50675Ida was born on a farm south of Traer to Vince andJulia(Salasek) Axler. Ida had four sisters - Lillian Podhajsky-Kucera,Hattie ...
Malynda and Julien Frouard are very pleased to announce the birth of their son, Neal David Lucien Frouard. Neal was born on June 12, 2020 at 3:44 p.m. in Rockville, MD. He weighed 8 lbs 2 ozs and was 21 1/4 inches long. Neal is welcomed home by his big sister, Élodie, age 2. ...
Shaun and Ashley (Nekola) Slinkard, 608 BrickellLane, McCordsville, Ind. welcome their second son, Parker Jeffrey, born January 29, 2020 at 1:21 P.M. at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis. Parker weighed in at 8 lbs 2 oz. and is 21 inches long. He is welcomed home by big brother Carter, age ...
Derek and Amy Townsend, Chelsea, are the proud parents of a son, Judah George, born Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at 6:29 p.m. at UnityPoint Health- Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, Iowa. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 20 inches long.He is greeted by big sisters Haven and Lucy at home ...
Brody and Sami Boldt are the proud parents of a baby girl, Everleigh Jude born on April 21, 2019 at 10:45 p.m.She weighed 7 lb, 13 oz and was 21 inches long.Grandparents are Warren and Nikki Betz, Tama, Steve and LeAnn Rouse, Vining, Todd and Deb Boldt, Jefferson. Great grandparents are Ron and ...
Two South Tama County Elementary staff members Melody Cole (left) and Anita Townsley (right) hung a sign on the fence of the former site of the STC Primary building. The sign reads stay safe, stay strong, stay connected, friends at STC Schools. The sign was purchased by the two staff members ...
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today announced its participation in a nationwide primetime graduation special honoring the class of 2020. The event, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, will air on Sat. May 16 at 7 p.m. on more than 30 broadcast and ...
It appears the South Tama School Board may look to next spring if a second middle school bond issue vote is brought before district voters. Brad Leeper, an architect with the Invision firm which developed plans for the March bond proposal, reviewed options for the board during a two and ...
The City of Chelsea is benefiting from a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation's Traffic and Safety Bureau's program to replace damaged, worn out, obsolete, or substandard signs, and signposts.In the fall of 2019, signs throughout Chelsea were identified for replacement, and during ...
Celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary- Pete and Gerry Zmolek were married on October 12, 1979 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tama. Greetings may be sent to 800 East State Street, Toledo.
Parker and Camdyn Gray are excited to announce the engagement of their mother, Crystal Gayle Sokol Gray to Joey Lee Loftsgard, both of Hiawatha.Crystal is the daughter of Dave Sokol and Polly Sokol, both of Toledo.Joey is the son of Roger and Joni Loftsgard of Clermont.Crystal is a 2001 ...
Mark and Sheryl Chute, Chelsea, would like to announce the engagement of their son, Brion Chute to Erin Hoffman. The couple plan a May 4 wedding in Sioux City, Iowa.Erin is the daughter of Terry and Jane Hoffman, of Clarion, Iowa.Erin is a graduate of Ankeny High School, and the University of ...
David and Laura Turnquist of Alta announce the engagement of their daughter Lesa Turnquist to Tanner Heckt, son of Angela Keese and Bob Heckt of Dysart, Iowa.Lesa graduated from Alta High School in 2011, and Tanner graduated from Union High School in 2013. The couple met at Buena Vista ...
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today announced its participation in a nationwide primetime graduation special honoring the class of 2020. The event, Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, will air on Sat. May 16 at 7 p.m. on more than 30 broadcast and ...
School updates:South Tama-Academic Enrichment Packets became available on Wednesday, April 15 for each grade level (K-8). Packets can be picked up between 11:00-1:00 (same as lunch distribution) at the elementary, middle school, and partnership center.New packets will be available every two ...
Dear Meskwaki Settlement Parents/Caregivers:We realize the issues connected to the current health concerns are creating some difficult times. We are grateful for your trust and patience as we respond to support our students and community. As more information becomes available, we will continue ...
The Tama County American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units along with our Tama County government officials have cancelled Tama County Government day scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at the Reinig-Toledo Civic Center this year due to the restrictions placed on social events and the COVID-19 ...
Urbandale - Eggs are never more top of mind than during the Easter season. In fact, last year, Americans ate more than 2.9 billion eggs, and at retail, 242 million dozen eggs were sold. Iowa egg farmers worked diligently to feed this appetite for ever-popular eggs through the 2019 Easter season ...
Jill Weber, ISU Extension Human Sciences Specialist, is offering a Food Preservation 101 workshop at the Tama County Extension office,203 West High, Toledo, on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.The workshop is intended for those wanting to learn how to safely preserve food and will also ...
JOHNSTON- Season 8 of Iowa Public Television's Iowa Ingredient will feature sizzling new episodes exploring fresh ingredients grown in Iowa, the passionate farmers who produce them and the creative chefs who cook with them. The new season premieres Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, ...
Learn about the health benefits of eating well and moving more; sample healthy, tasty, low-cost recipes and exchange ideas to help meet your health goals by attending Stay Independent, a nutrition and wellness program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.This four week series ...
The Melvin and Tena Blocker family held their annual reunion at Toledo Heights on Sunday, August 4. The following were in attendance:From Tama: Gordon Blocker, Kim Blocker, Pat Seymour, Jim and Audrey Blocker, Jill Blocker, Debbie Blocker, Eric, Stacie, and Tim Hauser, Larry and Bev Blocker, ...
Attendees at the Hanus- Hladik famly reunion held August 11. 2019, at the Tama Civic Center were Arlene and Keith Alexander of Altoona; Douglas and Heather Alexander and Mary Greco of Des Moines; Brad. Kim and Isabel Andes of Fairfax, lowa; Carol and Michael Wilcox, Mike, Abbi and Kvler Sieck ...
The annual reunion of the descendants of Martin and Marie (Stanek) Cibula was held July 28 at The State Bank of Toledo Community Room. Lillian Wacha and family hosted the event.Forty six members enjoyed the delicious potluck.A business meeting was held after the meal. Entertainment was provided ...
Sunday, August 4th 57 descendants of Joseph and Anna Dostal, who came from Kingdom of Bohemia Czechoslovakia, attended the Dostal reunion. Attends were from Washington, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois as well as all over Iowa. Reva Dostal, at age 95, was the oldest in ...
History was made at South Tama over the weekend as the STC Trojan wrestling team sent the school’s first female wrestler to the IWCOA Girls State Wrestling Tournament Friday and Saturday. Maeley Elsbury, a freshman for the Trojans, traveled to Coralville to compete alongside an overall field ...
South Tama’s Mickey Wanatee will be taking his talents to Central College to play with The Dutch next year. The Dutch are coached by Matt Schirm. Wanatee said he was pretty excited to be moving on to play college ball. “I’m ready for the new start and new adventures I’m going to ...
The STC School Board will meet tonight at 5 p.m. for a regular meeting. On the agenda includes: 1. Student Council Updates 2. Music First-Curriculum Resource 3. Updates from administrators including Mark Groteluschen (High School), Ben Adams (Middle School), Brad Schweppe (Elementary) ...
In a letter from Iowa Department of Education Director Ann Lebo, South Tama County schools learned they would be approved to shift classes to 100% remote instruction beginning Nov. 16. On Nov. 10 the school district reported over 30 staff were unavailable due illness or illness related ...
TOLEDO CHRONICLE - WATERLOO- Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Isaacson as the new executive director. Mike Isaacson was formerly the executive director of Community Based Services (CBS) based in Waverly, a position he held since 2006. HVAAA is a ...
Monday, Feb. 21 Activities 12 p.m., Lunch Menu A: Breaded Veal Patty. Tomato Basil Sauce, Red Potatoes, California Vegetables, Raisins B: Corn Chowder, Egg Salad, Tossed Salad, Raisins, Salad Dressing Tuesday, Feb. 22 Activities 9 a.m., SIMS, 12 p.m., Lunch, 500 Club Menu A: Pepper Beef Patty, ...
Monday, Feb. 7 Activities 12 p.m., Lunch, 1 p.m., Cribbage Menu A: Taco Beef, Shredded Cheese, Mexican Corn, Lettuce & Tomatoes, Corn Chips, Pineapple Cherry Crisp, Taco Sauce B: Chicken Caesar Salad, Orange Juice, Pineapple Cherry Crisp Tuesday, Feb. 8 Activities 9 a.m., SIMS, 11:45, Chef ...
Monday, Jan. 31 Activities 9 a.m., Walk, 12 p.m., Lunch Menu A: Sloppy Joe, Potato Bucks, Mixed Vegetables, Fruited Cherry Gelatin B: Chef Salad, Orange Juice, Wheat Crackers, Fruited Cherry Gelatin, Salad Dressing Tuesday, Feb. 1 Activities 9 a.m., SIMS, 12 p.m., Lunch, 1 p.m., Cribbage Menu ...