The following email was received by multiple Toledo elected officials, STC school representatives, and the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. The email from Maksim Kovalerchik was received in response to the News Chronicle’s story about the potential sale of the old middle school after an email ...
Left vacant, made into an International School, a state home for children, or demolished — what will become of the old South Tama County Middle School? The institution has served the community for over a century, with every lifelong local resident passing through its hallowed, ...
“Most people call me Andy.” That’s how new Toledo Police Officer Andrew Bunce started the bio he had to write for the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). The 47-year-old veteran is officially out on his own now, patrolling the community, after completing his field ...
Nothing says "Home for the Holidays" like the fragrance of a freshly cut, real Christmas Tree. It is a tradition centuries old, and there is no better place to find that perfect tree for your home than at the Toledo-Tama Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot on U.S. 63 next to the State Bank of ...
The South Tama County School Board met Monday evening at the high school for a fast paced meeting before an activities banquet held immediately afterwards. Superintendent John Cain updated the board on the results of the recent school election, congratulating incumbents Joe Hanus and ...
With the November 4 City and School Election now behind us, the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle would like to return to the longtime tradition of publishing the write-in votes for the various races on the ballot. These results are especially important in contests where no candidates appeared on the ...
DES MOINES — Allison Graham, a graduate of South Tama County High School, was recently recognized as the Middle School Counselor of the Year at the Iowa School Counselor Conference held in Des Moines. Graham has served as a school counselor in the Newton Community School District for the ...
On Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, friends, family, and colleagues gathered in the Tribal Council Chambers to witness the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Tribal Council member Paige Young Bear-Brown. Guests extended their congratulations and support, and refreshments were served following the ...
This week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting saw a slight change to its regular dealings as Ben Daleske, the Tama County Engineer, was only heard, but not seen. Joining the meeting via the livestream without a picture, Daleske gave his regular update as a disembodied voice. When the ...
The Toledo City Council took action on only one agenda item at this week's meeting. William Davis talked to the council about putting up metal place markers at the cemetery in remembrance of those that worked at the City of Toledo. After talking a bit about design, the council approved the ...