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Tama County named in two additional lawsuits, bringing total to four

TOLEDO – And then there were four. Last week, Tama County added two more lawsuits to its docket, bringing the total number of petitions filed against the County in recent months to at least four. In addition to a Feb. 5, 2025 petition for declaratory judgment filed against the Board of ...

A commitment to community

Back in 2005, Marty Hardon found himself at a personal and professional crossroads. He was working his way up the corporate ladder at Lennox, living in Raleigh, N.C., and preparing for another likely move in the near future. But the Class of 1991 South Tama County and 1993 Marshalltown ...

New DG Market opens in Tama

Dollar General announces its new DG Market at 1109 E. Fifth St. in Tama is now open. The new DG Market store features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry. To celebrate, the ...

Tama County utility-scale solar development wilts under CSR2 cap

TOLEDO – The development of utility-scale solar in Tama County appears to have wilted in the late winter sun. There was a notable lack of public attendance at the most recent meeting of the Tama County Zoning Commission on March 4, with only six audience seats occupied – a sixfold ...

New DG Market store opens in Tama

A new dollar store is up and running in Tama as the DG Market, which is part of the Dollar General brand, opened its doors recently. The new store joins the Dollar General and Dollar Fresh Market in Toledo as well as the Family Dollar in Tama among the portfolio of discount retailers for local ...

From printing press to bench press

When Flex Fitness Owner Ashley Hazen and her husband Justin bought the former Tama News-Herald and Tama-Toledo News Chronicle building at 220 W. 3rd St. back in 2023, they were excited about the opportunity to more than double their space and create a state-of-the-art workout center for ...

Ribbon cut at Starbucks inside Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since Starbucks opened in the Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel in January, casino and Starbucks officials have been happy with the success. The facility opted for a soft opening last month, but held the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday. Casino General Manager ...

Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel adds Starbucks, continues interior renovations

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel, located about four miles west of Tama-Toledo along Highway 30, remains one of the area’s biggest draws for gaming enthusiasts, music fans and anyone else looking to enjoy a night out away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. ...