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Elberon American Legion Auxiliary plan breakfast

The Elberon American Legion Auxiliary met March 12 with seven members present.President Marne Chalupsky, called the meeting to order. An opening prayer was read by chaplain, Dorothy Hayek. With colors in place, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the National Anthem was sung with Pat Sauer ...

Clutier alumni banquet set April 18

The Cutier alumni banquet will be held at the Clutier Legion Hall on Saturday, April 18, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by supper at 6:30 p.m. The Clutier American Legion Auxiliary will be serving the meal.Honored classes this year are 1929, 1934, 1944, 1949, 1959 and 1984.The ...

Time for GRMC Baby Fair

Grinnell Regional Medical Center will host the 11th annual Baby Fair on Saturday, March 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds on East Street in Grinnell. All parents, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend.The baby fair is free and features ...

Toledo Firemen’s Dance March 14

Toledo Firemen's DanceSaturday, March 14Toledo American Legion6:30-8:00Appetizers8:00-MidnightDancePrizes throughout the evening

Tama American Legion honors 90th

The American Legion Auxiliary of Enright-Schrader Unit 73, Tama, will honor the 90th anniversary of the birth of the American Legion with a potluck dinner on Sunday March 8, at the Post Home in Tama. The social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the dinner will follow at 6:00 p.m. Those attending ...

Tony Balik: Sight restored after 48 years of blindness

TAMA NEWS-HERALDEditor's Note: Tony Balik worked for the Iowa Department of Human Services for 37 years. Tama County was an arrea he worked in."I can see more everyday."That is what Tony Balik, former Marshalltown resident and community volunteer, said in a recent interview with Central Iowa ...

WWII POW ‘BUS-eum’ coming to Toledo

TOLEDO CHRONICLEEditor's Note: A prisoner of war camp for Germans was located at Toledo Heights during World War II. Read Marie Vileta's account in accompanying articleA retrofitted school bus called the BUS-eum 3 telling the story of German POWs held in midwest camps- is touring six states ...

Carrington Place Celebrates Valentine’s Day

Residents, staff and visitors cast ballots for the annual Valentine's Day Royalty at Carrington Place of Toledo. Queen Geraldine Boddicker and King Erwin Bohnstengel (seated) were attended by Frances and Berdell Aldrich (standing). Everyone enjoyed the event held on Feb. 13. ...

Nieland participates in Theatre Central’s Chantecler

PELLA- Jen Nieland, sophomore at Central College, is a member of Theatre Central's production of Chantecler. Jen is the daughter of Dennis and Tina Nieland, Tama and a graduate of South Tama High School. Performances are Wednesday-Saturday, March 4-7, in Kruidenier Main Theatre at Central ...

11th annual T-T Business, Farm and Home Show coming

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - TOLEDO CHRONICLEIt's the 11th annual Tama-Toledo Business Farm and Home Show coming next Saturday, March 7, at the Veterans Convention Center at the Meskwaki BingoCasinoHotel, located four miles west on U.S. 30."We're hoping with the longer hours (10 a.m.- 8 p.m.) more people ...