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Tama Mayor helps hand out free turkeys
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Behrens ready to put the focus back on conservation
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OTTER CREEK – Curtis Behrens was recently hired as Tama County’s next Conservation Director, replacing former director Stephen Mayne who resigned in August. And while Behrens has only been in the position since Nov. 6, he said he’s ready to put the focus of his department back on ...
Several city/school election races in Tama Co. decided by write-in votes
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Following the official first and second canvass of the Nov. 7 city and school elections in Tama County, the winner of several city government races including in the communities of Tama, Garwin, Tama, Vining, and Clutier were decided by write-in votes. Tama In the City of Tama, three council ...
Toledo native Jeff Stein to screen documentary in Traer on Dec. 7
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TRAER – The American Legion Auxiliary, Kubik-Finch Unit No. 142 is pleased to sponsor a Humanities Iowa educational program on Thursday, Dec. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Traer Public Library. Jeff Stein, a Toledo, Iowa native, will screen his documentary, “From the Battlefront to the ...
Tama women arrested for allegedly buying lottery tickets with counterfeit money
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Two Tama women have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony forgery after allegedly buying lottery tickets with counterfeit money at the Jiffy South convenience store. According to criminal complaints, Jacinda Buchanan, 29, and Cristina Hefler, 31, used the fake cash to buy ...
New Toledo photo studio to host Santa event in December
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TOLEDO - A new photo studio in Toledo is hosting a Santa event in December. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3, 10, 16 and 17 and from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 23, Beautiful Crazy Photography Studio, 109 E. High St., Toledo, will be taking pictures with Santa. No appointment necessary.
A dog day morning
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TOLDEO - Bow wow, wow yippy yo yippy hey, this is what went on at this week's Supervisors meeting. Dogs, pooches, K-9s, whatever you want to call the furry little creatures, they were the main subject of the meeting. Kayla Kerkove, director of the Tama County Humane Society, came to Monday's ...
Toledo council accepts Officer Savage’s resignation
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This week's Toledo Council meeting was a bit of a snoozer. Everything kicked off with the sale of a vacated alley at 301 N County Road. During the 30 second public hearing, only crickets could be heard. The sale and everything with it went through and was approved without a hitch. The ...
Area Women’s Club hosts November meeting
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ELBERON — The Elberon Area Women's Club met Nov. 20 with five members present. President, Norma Riha called the meeting to order. Secretary, Amanda Nettesheim gave a report on the October meeting and treasurer, Doris Parizek gave the financial report. Both approved as read. The group put ...