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Coffee ground fossils is “Crafty Wednesday” project at library

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - The young people had a fun time at Crafty Wednesdays while they made Coffee Ground Fossils at the Toledo Public Library. They mixed the ingredients for the dough that consisted of used coffee grounds, cold coffee, flour and salt then each person got a “blob” of the ...

A Matter of Balance Workshop scheduled in Toledo starting June 2

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Do you have concerns about falling? Have you cut down on your favorite activity because you might fall? Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging is offering A Matter of Balance, an award winning workshop designed to help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels ...

Jenna Meyer donates to “Locks of Love”

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Jenna Meyer, age 5, the daughter of Kristi and Jeremy Meyer of Tama recently donated 10” of her hair to the Locks of Love program. Betsy Sawyer cut Jenna’s hair for the donation and gave her a new short hairdo at her salon, Betsy on Broadway in Toledo. Jenna’s ...

Learn about Salt and Pepper Museum at Toledo

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - The next meeting of the Tama County Historical and Genealogical Society will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, May ,4, at the Museum in Toledo. The public is invited to learn about the new Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery in Traer from board member Ellen Young

More than just a hobby!

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Editor’s Note: A summary of Richard Hogue’s story appeared in the April 12 issue of The Chronicle introducing his and other MCC artists’ work now on display at the Toledo Public library. The following is his story in its entirety. Richard is the son of Charles and the ...

MCC art students past and present work on dispay at Toledo Public Library

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - The Toledo Public Library exhibit consists of a handful of works by former and current Marshalltown Community College students enrolled in our studio art classes. The classes represented are Painting, Photography, and Graphic Design. The works on display now at the ...

Area band is back

The Tri-County Band formerly the Tama County Band will begin rehearsal Tuesday, April 19, and will be practicing every Tuesday through May 17. Starting time is 6:45 p.m. at the Middle school in Toledo The band welcomes anyone who plays an instrument to come and join them.. The band has ...

Scouts Pack 391visit newspaper

L-R T-t Scouts- Khain, Gabe, Ethan, Scottie and Connor in the newspaper office in Tama on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.

Shannon Manfull graduates from Creighton University

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - OMAHA- Shannon Manfull, daughter of Robert and Sharon Manfull, Toledo, graduated from Creighton University with a Master of Science degree during the winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 18, 2010. More than 240 degrees were conferred during the ceremony at the D.J. Sokol ...

Early Out Program at Toledo Library creates Valentine’s art

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - The 10th Early Out Program at the library was creating Valentines. Who doesn’t like to design valentines for their friends and loved ones? This is exactly what this group of kids did on an early out day from school last Wednesday. They fashioned beautiful works of art ...