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University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 1432 Spring grads

CEDAR FALLS — New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa. A * preceding a name indicates "graduated with honors," ** means "graduated with high honors," and *** means "graduated with highest honors." Area graduates include: Adam Ahrendsen, of ...

University of Iowa names Dean’s List recipients

Area students honored on the Dean’s List at the University of Iowa include: Ethan Cruikshank, Jasmin Ramos-Carrera, Millie Mathes-Henle, all of Tama; Ciela Ornelas and Hannah Houghton, of Toledo; Kayla Heck, of Chelsea, and Landon Hall, of Brooklyn.

Freezer Meal Workshop helps families prepare for busy fall schedules

TAMA – As summer winds down and families gear up for the start of a new school year, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Tama County is offering a practical solution for busy weeknights. Community members are invited to participate in a hands-on Freezer Meal Workshop on Monday, ...

Two-Hundred-and-Fifty Candles

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” These words built this country, and this weekend we honored our country's ...

Toledo Public Library receives TCCF grant, earns state accreditation

The Toledo Public Library received a grant from the Tama County Community Foundation to “Spark a Love for Reading” project. With the help of this grant, the library was able to purchase many exciting new picture books, beginning-to-read books and books for babies. Long gone are the days ...

Old middle school property sold, Avis sworn in

The South Tama School Board opened its July 6 meeting by welcoming its newest member, as Michael Avis was sworn in by Board President Elizabeth Dolezal at the beginning of the meeting. Avis will fill the rest of Megan Thiessen’s term in District 3, which lasts until November 2027. Following ...

The dawn of a new era

This week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting was the beginning of a new era as Supervisor Heather Knebel sat in the middle of the big joint desk, taking the helm as the board's chair. The meeting started with the roads report saying that they are mowing, ditching, and doing some blading. They ...

A history lesson and a 28E

One of the first items on this week’s Tama City Council agenda was Anne Michael, who gave the council a bit of a history lesson regarding the Lincoln Highway bridge. After talking about the lush history that enriches the bridge, Anne implored the council to look into options for preserving ...