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Clarification

In a story that ran in last week’s News Chronicle, Tama County Supervisor Heather Knebel was quoted as saying that PJ Greufe and Associates does human resources and insurance work for all of the Heartland Insurance Risk Pool counties. On Monday afternoon, Hardin County Supervisor BJ Hoffman ...

Tama SWCD hosting free upcoming soil health and water quality event

TOLEDO – Join Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) for its upcoming event, “Roots to Rivers: Exploring the Connection Between Soil Health and Water Quality.” It will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Reinig Toledo Civic Center, 1007 S. Prospect Drive in Toledo, Iowa, 9 ...

Iowa State University announces fall 2024 Deans List

AMES — More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2024 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of ...

MCC Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 graduates announced

Marshalltown Community College congratulates those graduates that have completed degree or diploma work to graduate Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. All MCC graduates are listed by hometown, followed by the degree/diploma awarded. Symbols following the names signify the following: ** = 4.0 GPA, * = ...

University of Iowa dean’s list named

IOWA CITY — Ellie Behrens, of Clutier, and Reagan Skovgard, of Reinbeck, were among the more than 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean's list for the 2024 fall semester.

UNI names area students to Fall 2024 Dean’s List

CEDAR FALLS — Dylan Fehr, of Clutier; Abigail Herman, of Elberon; Willow Corse, Ashlynn Graff, Calvin Jaworski, Reece Madren, Lily Schmidt, Trista Thompson, Sierra Veverka and Gracelyn Walker-Mefferd, all of Grinnell; Kennedy Boliver, of Montour; Eric Henry, Jason Lares, Lia Murillo, Hannah ...

UNI awards degrees to 659 Fall grads

CEDAR FALLS — New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa. Area students receiving a degree included: Anna Harken, of Chelsea, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders; Hannah Novotny, of Tama, BA, Communication and Family Services; and Melissa ...

DeMeulenaere attends Central College Scholar Days

PELLA — NASA and the moon landings connected curious minds at Central College where 200 prospective students attended Scholar Days in January and February. These events welcomed admitted students to campus to learn about the college and to earn additional academic scholarships, up to full ...

Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel adds Starbucks, continues interior renovations

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel, located about four miles west of Tama-Toledo along Highway 30, remains one of the area’s biggest draws for gaming enthusiasts, music fans and anyone else looking to enjoy a night out away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. ...

Zoning Commission meets for first time since wind, solar moratoriums enacted

TOLEDO – A crowded room greeted members of the Tama County Zoning Commission on Wednesday, Jan. 29, during their first meeting since the Board of Supervisors enacted tandem wind and solar moratoriums on Jan. 6. And while very little action was taken during the nearly 90-minute meeting, ...