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STC Band concludes season

This fall, the South Tama County Trojan Marching Band took audiences on a top-secret musical mission. Performing a “secret agent” themed show packed with spy motifs, exciting props, and dynamic movement, the band carried its mission through four competitions, including the Marion ...

North Tama school board accepts McFate’s resignation

TRAER – North Tama vocal music teacher Christine (Chris) McFate has resigned. During the Monday, Oct. 20, North Tama school board meeting, McFate’s resignation letter and separation agreement were accepted by the board unanimously (David Boldt was absent) following a closed session that ...

The Scariest Windows

For anyone who has been down to the Tama Legion recently, you might have seen something spooky on the windows. That is the art of local artist Andrew Peters. With a can of snow and some talent, Andrew was able to transform these windows into something both beautiful and frightening. Andrew ...

‘A reminder that you belong’

MARSHALLTOWN — Marshalltown Community College (MCC) students, staff and leadership came together to celebrate a vibrant, colorful new mural created by artist Siriaco “Siricasso” Garcia near the student union entrance on Friday, Oct. 10, during a ceremony that featured several ...

Every Minute Counts

This week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting started with some contentious discord. The subject of debate was one that has long been bubbling under the surface: the minutes. Auditor Karen Rohrs has been doing her job of taking and drafting minutes for each Board of Supervisors meeting since ...

Cheese Balls and The Council

As Tama EMS Administrator Jimmy Hicklin sat back, munching from a bag of white cheddar cheese puffs and playing a game on his phone, the Tama City Council held its meeting. Ryan Goodenbour, the coordinator for Tama County Emergency Management, started off the meeting. Ryan spoke to the council ...

Tama County Tom Stompers to host family bingo night Nov. 21 at Tama Ballroom

TAMA – Tama County Tom Stompers, the Tama County chapter of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF), will hold a bingo night on Friday, Nov. 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Tama Ballroom located at 1411 E Fifth Street in Tama. Ten bingo games will be played in total including nine ...

Annual Fall Soul Luncheon at Toledo Public Library

Fall is here so mark your calendars! On Tuesday, November 4th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm, the library will host our annual Fall Soup Luncheon. Stop by for a warm bowl of soup and a delicious treat. This is a free will donation luncheon to help support the library foundation. Everyone is welcome.

Community weighs in on former middle school sale at public hearing

Nearly 30 community members filled the board room this week to share their views on the proposed sale of the former South Tama County Middle School, voicing both optimism and caution about what could become of the century-old building on South Green Street. The public hearing, held Monday ...

Holy Grounds Coffee Shop opens in Toledo

The new Holy Grounds coffee shop in Toledo is officially open, bringing a mix of fresh flavors, faith, and community focus to the area. The location marks an expansion of the Holy Grounds brand, which first began operating earlier this year in Marshalltown. Located at 100 W. High St. in ...