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Input sought on Department of Transportation participation

AMES The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding the state public participation process for transportation planning. In carrying out the statewide planning process, including development of the statewide transportation plan and transportation programs, the state has ...

Fareway continues order program for store pick ups

A program to assist customers allowing them to call in and have orders ready is working well, George Baack, Fareway manager said last Friday.Begun earlier this year in a partnership with Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, it offers the convenience three times a week.Here's how it works:Days ...

Iowa Crop • Weather Report

DES MOINES - The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report has been released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October."Harvest picked up speed last week and now 6 percent of corn and 16 percent of beans have been harvested. ...

Iowa Supreme Court selects new Business Court judges

DES MOINES- The Iowa Supreme Court selected District Judge Sean W. McPartland, Cedar Rapids, and District Judge Lawrence P. McLellan, Des Moines, as Iowa Business Specialty Court judges.Judge McPartland serves as a Tama County Distrcit Court Judge.The selections follow the retirement of Judge ...

The State Bank of Toledo celebrates 90 years of service

The State Bank of Toledo has been a pillar of the community for 90 years. They plan to mark this very special event with an appreciation meal at the Toledo Reinig Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 5 - 7 p.m. This event is open to the public.The bank staff will be serving pork loin, cheesy ...

The State Bank of Toledo celebration is Sept. 28

The State Bank of Toledo will host its 90th anniversary community Appreciation Meal on Thursday, Sept. 28 ,from 5-7 p.m. at the Reinig-Toledo Civic Center. The date was incorrect in the accompanying guide for the event in the Sept. 20 issue of the Toledo Chronicle.The Chronicle corrects ...

Iowa State Extension releases publications

AMES - A series of publications includes everything farmers and landowners need to know about a conservation practice developed by Iowa State University scientists that has proven environmental benefits.The Science-based Trials of Row-crops Integrated with Prairie Strips (STRIPS) project ...

King Tower cafe being restored to former exterior colors – Arfris buy property

-Employees of the King Tower Cafe on Tama's east edge pitched in on their day off on Tuesday to begin repainting the exterior of the 80-year-old landmark business in the orignal red and white colors. Jimmy (Vlaznim) and Lejka Arifi (third and fourth from right) have purchased the business after ...