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‘Live from the Iowa Alps’ art exhibit at Windy Goat Acres

CHELSEA — An exhibition of outdoor sculptures by Iowa artists will be on display at Windy Goat Acres, 3091 Q Avenue, Chelsea, Iowa, from Sunday, Oct. 5 to Nov. 8. "Live from the Iowa Alps" is an exhibit of site-responsive outdoor sculptures to be installed at Windy Goat Acres, a small hobby ...

The sparse crowd: This week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting

The crowd was sparse, and little action was taken at this week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting. It all kicked off, like usual, with good ol’ Ben Daleske, the Tama County Engineer, giving his report. He said that they are finishing up this week on the intersection of 275th Street and C ...

Tama Co. Cancer Committee fundraiser set for Oct. 19 in Dysart

DYSART – The Tama County Cancer Committee (formerly Relay for Life) will be sponsoring a fundraising drive-by beefburger event at the Dysart Lions Club concessions stand located in Dysart City Park on Sunday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Beefburgers, chips, cookie/bar, and a ...

‘6-on-6 Girls Basketball in Iowa program CANCELED

The Tama County Historical Society has canceled its planned “6-on-6 Girls Basketball in Iowa” program set to take place on Oct. 8 in Toledo due to a scheduling conflict on the part of the presenter.

See you offroad: Iowa All Breeds Jeep Show returns to rural Garwin

GARWIN – Jeep enthusiasts from around the state including Dustin Serafin of La Porte City descended upon the Oak Ridge MX Track south of Garwin last weekend for the annual Iowa All Breeds Jeep Show with a wide range of special activities, camping and food vendors on the scene. Oak Ridge MX ...

Baier, Brown crowned Homecoming King & Queen

At last Friday’s homecoming football game against Albia, the crowns were passed, the flowers were given, and a new set of royals started their reign. Brooks Baier and Maddy Brown were named South Tama’s 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Fans cheered, players warmed up, and teachers looked ...

The Metal Elite

A new business has welded itself into Toledo, offering an array of services. Elite Fabrication and Services is up and running on the North side of town. Located in the old Z-line Building, the new shop is owned and operated by locals Larry Werner and John Patterson. John, originally from ...

Holy Grounds Coffee Shop soft launches in Toledo

1003 South County Road is the host to the community's newest coffee shop. The new Toledo business is no stranger to the area, having another shop in the works already in Marshalltown along with a trailer style shop. The shop is much more than coffee, with mini pancakes, breakfast ...