In his first public campaign event of the general election cycle since winning his party’s nomination a month ago, Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine took to the stage inside the Tama Civic Center to deliver a speech and host a meet and greet on Friday ...
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...
GLADBROOK – Round up your friends and family and make plans to attend the 2026 Tama County Fair, happening Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19, at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Get ready for a week filled with excitement, entertainment, and the best of what our community has to offer. ...
As Tama County Republicans prepare to gather on Aug. 4 to choose their nominee for county treasurer, newly obtained primary election write-in results offer another interesting look at voter behavior during one of the county's most closely contested local races in recent memory. The Republican ...
The Toledo Stoplight Festival will return to the Tama County Courthouse lawn on Friday, July 10, bringing back an evening of live music, food, and local businesses after last year’s festival was rained out. The free festival runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and is once again being organized by Brian ...
More than 30 South Tama County band students and parents stopped by the high school Monday evening to meet Will Forbes, the district's new 7-12 band director, during an informal open house organized by retiring director Mike Carnahan. The event was an opportunity for students and families to ...
This week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting had a contentious start as the public comment section got spirited with the reading of a two page statement. Local citizen Adam Todd read a statement touching on road conditions and an offhanded comment made by Supervisor Curt Hilmer at the last ...
There's still time to make plans for next week's world premier of A Hi-Way Inn Holiday at the Wieting Theatre. On opening night, community members are invited to a special question-and-answer session with playwright Tom Akers on Thursday after the performance. A Hi-Way Inn Holiday will be ...
ELBERON — The James R. Kalina Unit 226 American Legion Auxiliary of Elberon met June 18. Members enjoyed eating lunch at the Tama Sale Barn Cafe. The minutes of the April meeting were read by Secretary, Norma Riha. Treasurer, Pat Sauer gave the financial report. Old business included a ...
AMES — Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16. Kalem Holiday Schrock, of Toledo, received a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, B.S.