Clarification: It was mistakenly reported in the July 13 issue of The Chronicle The State Bank of Toledo would collect for skaters to use the ice rink. This is not correct- there is no charge for use of the ice rink to the pubic, it is being provided by the sponsors.

The Chronicle corrects mistakes. To report an error call 641-484-2841.

New Name – Save the date!

The event formerly known as the “T-N-T Holiday Explosion” has changed its name to “Home for the Holidays-A Community Christmas Kickoff.” The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

The Tama-Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce is currently fundraising for the Christmas event and, so far, these are the businesses that have pledged funds toward the slated events: State Bank of Toledo, RESTONIC, Pinnacle Bank, Tama Paperboard, Williams Manufacturing, Bituminous, State Farm Insurance, Tama Livestock, Dirks Realty, Independent Insurance, USS Polaris, Upah Tax, Werner’s Grain, Sunny Hill, Premier Estates, Kruse Funeral Home, Ferrellgas, Manatts, Thys, Farm Bureau Ins, and Roland and Dieleman, CPA.

The day will begin with Pictures & Breakfast with Santa as well as the Annual Cookie Walk all happening at the Tama-Toledo Country Club.

A Vendor Fair at the High School hosted by the STC After-Prom Committee is planned for the same day and Mrs. Claus will provide stories for youngsters at the Tama County Historical Society Museum.

Carriage Rides around the Tama County Courthouse Square are planned, along with a free movie at the Wieting.

Ice Skating will be located just east of the courthouse at no-cost courtesy of our local Chamber sponsors. Ice skates will be provided, but if you have your own you are encouraged to bring them!

The annual lighted parade will be held in the evening with the lighting of the courthouse square following.

The Wieting Theatre will be hosting a meal following the parade at the Toledo Legion. Proceeds from the meal will benefit the theatre Phase 2 construction.

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