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Rural Traer homicide remains unsolved two years later

TRAER – Father’s Day last Sunday marked two years to the day since Ryan Roy Cooper – a father of four – was found dead due to a gunshot wound at his residence south of Traer. But despite both the Iowa Dept. of Criminal Investigation and the Tama County Sheriff's Office continuing to ...

Schrimer learns about government at Boys State

“The American Legion of Iowa Boys State is a week-long, hands-on youth civics leadership experience in the operation of the democratic form of government. Students learn more in one week than they would in a semester of high school civics. In addition, there are opportunities to win ...

The changing landscape of Tama-Toledo

An Iowa summer can only mean one thing, construction! Tama-Toledo has been no exception to this time honored tradition in 2023. Across the community upgrades and additions can be seen all around. Click through the photo gallery for a compilation of some ever changing landscape in our ...

Quilts of Valor awarded to local veterans

Three quilts of Valor were awarded Saturday, June 17, at the American Legion in Toledo. The veterans are, from left, Paul Polka, Bob Youngman and Martin Christensen. The quilts were made by Theresa Lyon, Michelle Juhl and members of the Stitch and Go Quilters group from Tama and Toledo. Many, ...

Money, attorneys, and two high speed chases at Tama Council meeting

TAMA - At the June 19 Tama City Council meeting, it was approved to move around the city's accounts at the Lincoln Savings Bank. The city's money will remain at Lincoln Savings Bank, but change accounts for an improved interest rate. The city's money is currently earning a little less than 1% ...

Thiessen appointed, Tyynismaa honored at STC school board meeting

On Monday, June 19, the STC School Board settled into what turned out to be a very long meeting. Stretching from 5 p.m. to well beyond 8, the board tackled issues ranging from vacancies, a new safety app, and graduation requirements. It was previously announced that longtime board member ...

More problems, more lawyers

TOLEDO - The June 19 Tama County Supervisors meeting was filled with differing opinions. The Board of Supervisors approved, by majority, the hiring of attorneys Joseph Gamble and Kayla Sproul due to issues involving the Board of Health. After an article in the paper, lawyer Carlton ...

WCF Financial Bank holds groundbreaking for new Tama branch

On June 9, WCF Financial Bank held a public groundbreaking on the site of its future new branch location. The bank’s entire Tama staff and executive management team were in attendance, along with representation from the bank’s board of directors, local government officials, Chamber of ...

Correction

A story about the board of supervisors meeting in last week’s News Chronicle misstated the interest rate at State Bank of Toledo. It is .2 percent, not 2 percent.

Erin Clayton graduates from Buena Vista University

STORM LAKE — Erin Clayton of Vining graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in health services leadership from Buena Vista University in Spring 2023. Clayton was among more than 300 students who received degrees.