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Blocker, Houghton crowned STC prom royalty

STC held prom on Saturday, April 12. King Cody Blocker, right, and Queen Hannah Houghton, left, were crowned during the grand march. Students enjoyed dancing the night away at the Enchanted Garden followed by after prom. After prom was hosted by the junior class parents. All STC ...

Toledo council approves settlement with Horrigan estate

After two years of ongoing struggle and strife, one aspect of the detrimental ordeal of former Toledo Police Officer Kyle Howe is nearing a close. After a brief closed session at Monday's Toledo City Council meeting, a settlement agreement was approved in the Steven Horrigan lawsuit. Horrigan, ...

HR audit results presented to Board of Supervisors

Many were up after the morning's first bloom to participate in the week's scheduled discord with the county supervisors. One of the more compelling items on the agenda, the report completed and compiled after the human resources audit conducted by PJ Greufe and Associates, was accepted with a ...

2025 STC Prom Court

Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m. in the South Tama County High School gym for the Grand March of prom attendees, introduction of the royalty candidates, and the announcement of Prom King & Queen!

Where the wind blows

The usual constellation of civic minded citizens could be seen enjoying the prosaic discourse of the supervisors meeting that kicks off every week. As per usual with the annual meeting of the supervisors, Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske was up first to give his report. They've been spot ...

Iron sharpens iron

MARSHALLTOWN — Volunteer firefighters from several area communities got a rare opportunity to receive local training by the Marshalltown Fire Department through a variety of workshops around Marshalltown on Saturday. Groups worked at a Governor Road property that was acquired for training ...

The Big Three Area Egg-Hunts

Children of Tama-Toledo gather every spring in the time-honored tradition of collecting eggs. 2025 will be no different with several area egg hunts scheduled for next weekend. On Friday, April 18 at 2 PM Sunny Hill will host their Easter themed event. Snacks, prizes, a coloring contest, and ...