As if a faucet had been left on in the sky, Tama-Toledo endured its fair share of rain last Friday. It came down like cats, dogs, frogs, lizards, and wizards, for a while, making the park a lake and puddles pop up all about. From splashing about and playing in the water to having a lazy day ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – After six days of emotional testimony, digital forensics, and conflicting accounts, closing arguments concluded on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Karina Sue Cooper’s first-degree murder trial. Right at 5 p.m. and within hours of final statements, a jury found her guilty of ...
GLADBROOK – Rhianna Murty of Gladbrook was crowned the 2025 Tama County Fair Queen this past Tuesday evening at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. She was vying for the honor alongside fellow candidates Lauren Keller of Gladbrook, Rylee Ridout of rural Vining, and Belle Werner of Toledo. Moments ...
This week's Tama County Supervisors meeting was like a family dinner, several hours long, filled with conflict, and everyone and their uncle got to give their two cents on the issues. The meeting was expected to be a long one, as Supervisor David Turner made a new house rule that there be a ...
Stacy Koeppen has an extensive background in the home health care and nursing fields, and as of July 1, she’s putting those skills to use as the new CEO/executive director of the Tama County Public Health and Home Care department. Koeppen, who holds a master’s degree in health care ...
TOLEDO – Tama County Veterans Affairs is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Friday, July 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Toledo American Legion Hall located at 109 N. Main Street in Toledo. The dinner is open to ALL Tama County Veterans and their spouses. While there is no charge ...
The local country and rock band Under Current played to a great crowd on Saturday evening at Windy Goat Acres in Chelsea. Those sitting in the audience couldn't keep seated in their lawn chairs for long as their feet started to tap, their hands started to clap, and before they knew it a ...
Mayor pro-tem Joe Boll started this week's Toledo City Council meeting with some style by declaring, "Hear ye, hear ye!" After approving the consent agenda, the council then went into a closed session. When they were back in open session, the council approved the tentative settlement agreements ...
TOLEDO – On July 9, the Tama County Citizens to Restore Democracy held a successful gathering in Toledo, beginning with an informal dinner that facilitated networking and camaraderie among attendees. Sean Dengler, a former Tama County resident and member of the Iowa Rural Caucus was our ...
TOLEDO – The Tama County Historical Society will present “Savor Iowa’s Culinary History” with Darcy Maulsby on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Wieting Theatre, 101 S. Church St, Toledo. Savor Iowa’s amazing food heritage! Iowa’s delectable cuisine is quintessentially ...