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Authorities searching for missing Garwin man

The Tama County Sheriff’s office issued a press release on Monday seeking the public's help locating a missing man. Twenty-two-year-old Nicholas Benton Collins of Garwin hasn’t been seen since Dec. 19. Collins left a note stating he was “going away for a while” before he left his ...

Grant Gibbons named new Tama-Grundy publisher

MARSHALLTOWN — Grant Gibbons has been named the new publisher of The Times-Republican and the Tama-Grundy weekly publications. Gibbons, who has worked in the newspaper industry since 1988, started in his new position Dec. 15, replacing Terry Christensen who retired Nov. 21. He holds a ...

Alumni Pep-Band set for next Friday

The annual STC Alumni Night Pep-Band will be held on Monday, Jan. 9. In boys basketball action against Solon, the group opened up to graduates and community members will play from the band's recognizable setlist. STC band director Mike Carnahan shared information about the event on Facebook, ...

Over and done in 15 minutes

The last Tama County Supervisors meeting of the year on Monday was over and done within a mere 15 minutes. This rocket ship of a meeting started like always with Tama County Engineer, Ben Daleske, giving his weekly report. He stated that they hauled sand to the mix sheds last week, and they ...

Welcome home, Staff Sgt. Howard

MARSHALLTOWN – Iowa welcomed home its fallen hero on a somber Christmas Eve as the body of Iowa Army National Guard Staff Sgt. William Nathaniel “Nate” Howard, 29, a Class of 2014 Marshalltown High School graduate who was killed in an ISIS terrorist attack while serving in Palmyra, ...

Hundreds gather to honor SSgt. William ‘Nate’ Howard at MHS Roundhouse

MARSHALLTOWN – The funeral service for Staff Sgt. William Nathaniel “Nate” Howard was held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse. Hundreds of citizens and uniformed soldiers gathered inside to honor the slain Iowa National Guardsman, who was killed in ...

How The Grinch Hailed In Christmas

Christmas spirit infested the Tama-Toledo in the days leading up to the holiday. Nary a thing could be seen or heard that didn’t fill citizens with yuletide joy. Last Friday, South Tama Elementary had an unexpected visitor. The Grinch, the furry green creature with the ever-growing ...

Postponed Project 60 sees great turnout

Despite postponing due to weather concerns the week before, Project 60 went off without a hitch. A staple in the community since the early 1980s, the free community meal is open to residents 60 years of age and over. The meal is prepared by STC food service and High school student council ...