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Meskwaki hosts largest Turkey Trot yet

Despite the frigid November temperature and sharp winds, a record number of turkey day celebrants kicked off the holiday by traversing the Meskwaki Settlement. Starting from the Meskwaki Recreation Center, participants started gathering an hour before the start time. Registration to ...

STC Adopt-a-Family Committee is here to help

The Christmas season is coming with all the excitement, anticipation and opportunities to share your blessings with others. The STC Adopt-A-Family committee is here to help. Everyone “adopted” is from the S.T.C. School district, so you really are helping your neighbor. This is a ...

Four-lane Highway 30 finally connects Ames, Cedar Rapids

Now that Thanksgiving, the traditional end to Iowa’s construction season, has come and gone, it’s time to reflect on a big highway milestone that passed with zero fanfare. In fact, its exact date could have gone unknown had the author not been driving to Des Moines at the right ...

Celebrating Excellence: A Review of the 2024 Tama County 4-H Awards Program

TRAER – On Nov. 10, 2024, the community gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of local youth at the annual 4-H awards program held at the Traer Memorial Building. The event recognized the hard work, creativity, and leadership skills of 4-H members who have made significant ...

Wieting Theatre to host Ugly Sweater Sing-Along Dec. 14

TOLEDO - The historic Wieting Theatre will ring with holiday melodies and good cheer as it hosts its first-ever Ugly Sweater Sing-Along Night on Saturday, Dec. 14, blending community caroling with variety show performances and a festive soup supper. "I grew up as a choir kid and have loved ...

Iowa Valley Grinnell partners with Toys for Tots to spread holiday cheer

GRINNELL - Iowa Valley Grinnell announces its partnership with Toys for Tots. From now until Dec. 13, they will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season. Toys can be dropped off at IVG, 123 Sixth Ave. West, Grinnell. Campus is open from 8 a.m. to ...

‘Close call’ after vehicle hits snowplow near Marshall-Tama County line

TAMA COUNTY — In a social media post Monday morning, the Tama County Sheriff’s Office reported a ‘close call’ when a vehicle hit a snowplow with its wing blade out on Highway 30 near the Marshall County line. “Thankfully, everyone is okay, but it's a good reminder to be extra ...

Snow by Snow

TOLEDO - After waking up to a county blanketed in a dove white fluffy coating of snow, the usual Monday morning group of government conscious citizens sullied the fallen snowflakes with their footprints as they came out to attend this week's supervisors meeting. Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske ...

Open and closed

TAMA - The Tama City Council knocked the newly fallen snow off the bottoms of their shoes and started the meeting as the sun sat on a chilly Monday night. The first item on the agenda that tapped the ball and got things rolling down the pike was the contract for the 5th Street realignment. The ...

Tama County Historical Society concludes successful season

TOLEDO — The Tama County Historical Society and Genealogical Library wrapped up another successful year of educational events and programming this week, officially closing for the season on Nov. 27. Both the museum and the genealogy library will remain closed for the winter season. The ...