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The Empty Chair

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TOLEDO – It was business as usual on Wednesday, June 11, during the most recent meeting of the Tama County Zoning Commission save for two notable changes – Laura Wilson was now seated in the Zoning Administrator's chair, having taken over from former administrator Bob Vokoun who resigned ...

Ready to roll

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MARSHALLTOWN — It’s been a year of change at the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) after new Chief Christopher Cross officially replaced his predecessor, David Rierson, last November, and as of Monday afternoon, Cross now has his second in command in place. The chief, who previously served ...

Alleged swatting incident in Tama under investigation

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Alongside the Tama and Toledo police departments, the Tama County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a report of a swatting call believed to have originated from the video game Fortnite in Tama last Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Tama County Sheriff’s Office, ...

Together we supervise

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As the sun sat high among the clouds like a lemon resting among cotton, the usual group of citizens gathered for this week's Supervisors meeting. It started off with the annual report from Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske, who stated that they are finishing up dirt work on the 340th Street ...

Big Wheels

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Big wheels keep on turnin', big engines keep on burnin', as they're rollin', rollin', rollin' down to the Tama Civic Center parking lot. Next Friday, the 27th, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Tama Public Library, along with multiple local businesses, will host Touch A Truck Night. This free event will ...

Two men taken by immigration authorities after arrest in Tama

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After repeated noise complaints at a residence in Tama over the last few weeks, three men were arrested on drug charges last Monday, and two of them were taken into the custody of immigration authorities, according to a release from the Tama Police Department. Just before 6 p.m. on June 9, ...

Report: It’s hot outside

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It was officially announced during updates at this week's Tama City Council meeting that the Brian VS Brian dunk tank rematch is on for July 11 at The Toledo Stoplight Festival. Mayor Hanus seemed eager to redeem himself in this second fight of champions. First up on the agenda was the ...

Iowa Pharmacy Association Recognizes 50-Year Pharmacists

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The Iowa Pharmacy Association recognizeS the following pharmacists who have achieved the milestone of 50 years of professional practice and service to the people of Iowa. Presented at IPA’s 2025 Annual Meeting on June 5 in Des Moines, this award honors Iowa pharmacists for their dedication to ...