WASHINGTON, D.C. — Being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in June 2022 left Marty Hardon with an “I won’t let this beat me” attitude. After going through surgery and treatment for nearly a year before being cancer free in late May 2023, the well known Tama businessman’s story ...
As there was no supervisor's story in last week's paper, there is a double whammy in this week's edition. Due to Memorial Day, last week's Tama County Supervisors meeting, which is usually held on Monday, was pushed back to the morning of Thursday, May 29. All supervisors were present, ...
This week's Tama City Council meeting began with the discussion of a topic that's been on many iowan's lips as of late, fireworks. The council decided to align the Tama ordinance with the state's new law, allowing the setting off of fireworks on July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31. After approving the ...
News Chronicle Note: After this story went to press, Judge Cox denied Salt Creek Wind's May 30 application for an emergency injunction without prejudice, writing on May 31: "The Court denies without prejudice as these issues can be remedied by the Plaintiffs. The Court suggests the parties ...
On a late rainy Tuesday afternoon, the Toledo City Council came together for their bi-weekly meeting. Among the four agenda items, one was tabled, and no action was taken on another, leaving a diminutive agenda. In a rubber-stamped event, the council approved the usual street closures, the ...
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The Meskwaki Tribe announces a major achievement in Tribal housing. For the first time since taking over management from the former Tribally Designated Housing Entity, all 20 apartment units managed by the Tribe are officially listed on the “Currently Assisted ...
Members of the Iowa Farmers Union traveled to Washington, DC, this week to participate in the National Farmers Union Week of Action, advocating for a unified farm bill that addresses critical issues facing farmers and rural communities. At a time of unprecedented uncertainty in farm and food ...
Dodging raindrops, the usual congregation of citizens and elected officials met for the weekly Supervisors meeting Monday morning. The meeting began with a long discussion between the supervisors and Economic Development Director Katherine Ollendieck. The discourse on the future of the ...
On a gloomy evening with the wind whistling through the trees and rain sprinkling down, the Tama City Council met for their annual meeting. First up, the council approved a resolution to transfer money to pay some items off. Next up, the council approved replacing the lights in many of the ...
Earlier this month, a summary judgment was issued on one of the current lawsuits filed against the City of Toledo and former Police Officer Kyle Howe. The case brought by Cynthia McSweeney will go on to trial. Cynthia McSweeney alleged that on March 12, 2022, Howe and City of Tama Officer ...