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Tama, Toledo observe Memorial Day

TAMA - Enright-Schroder Tama American Legion Post 73, American Legion post 73 Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and Tama-Toledo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6607 members gathered in multiple locations around the city of Tama to honor memorial day. Mondays celebrations included: St. ...

South Tama Music Department set to depart for Los Angeles

From June 2-6 students from South Tama’s Band and Choir will begin an exciting adventure in Los Angeles and Anaheim, Calif. Traditionally the STC Music Department has taken a large trip every four years, however with the rippling effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic the traditional schedule ...

Great balls of fun

If you've been by the Toledo Heights Park on a bright Sunday morning in the past couple of summers, chances are you've seen the Marshalltown Premier League playing soccer. Nearly every Sunday, the teams of young men gather on the lush green field to battle it out over the black and white ...

STC Musical Performers to grace DSM Civics Center Stage

Students across the state of Iowa compete every year in this illustrious competition to receive awards, opportunities, and growth in the field of musical theater. This year three members of STC’s production of Freaky Friday will perform as a part of the IHSMTA Showcase on Thursday, June 2. ...

The times they are a changin’

After this reporter showed up 15 minutes late to the Tuesday, May 30 Tama County Supervisors meeting, I sat at my little table as everyone in the room talked amongst themselves. Topics of discussion varied widely but mostly centered around events that happened over the long weekend. The ...

Birth announcement: Braydon Randy Nekola

Benjamin and Rena (Coheley) Nekola, 9515 Edward Drive, Brighton, Mich., are the proud parents of a second son, Braydon Randy Nekola, born Oct. 2, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. Braydon weighed in at 7 lbs., 1 oz., was 19 1/4 inches long and welcomed by big brother Jaxson, 15 ...

STC Class of 2023 graduation a standing room only event

On Sunday, the STC Roundhouse was filled to the brim with spectators watching the class of 2023 receive their last honors as a part of the South Tama County Community School District. Noticeable this year was the absence of blue caps and gowns for female students. No reason was made ...

Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival goes off without a hitch

The 38th annual Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival has come and gone, providing a fun community gathering with something for everyone. From parades to pancakes the event was an absolute success. The event could not have been so successful without careful planning of Chamber Coordinator Marlys ...

Lori Baier recognized as Tama Citizen of the Year

Lori Baier spoke of being named Tama Citizen of the Year in a short speech after being bestowed the award last Friday night. Baier is the 41st Tama resident to be honored with this annual award. “When I answered the door last week to find firefighters and EMS personnel, I didn't know if ...

SRO, bike safety event, soccer league discussed at Toledo council meeting

Multiple were in attendance at the Toledo City Council meeting on May 22nd. One of the big issues discussed was the possibility of a South Tama Community School Resource Officer. Tama Police Chief Bina was in attendance as well as South Tama Community School Superintendent John Cain, both ...