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Tama County underwater

It started with one drop, then there was a second and a third, and before you knew it, the Toledo Heights soccer field needed a lifeguard. Between the wind and the rain and everything else that seemed to fall from the sky, last week's storm was a doozy. Cherry Lake filled back up for a few ...

Meskwaki Settlement School Class of 2024 celebrated at graduation

The 14 graduating seniors from the Meskwaki Settlement School Class of 2024 were honored during the commencement ceremony in the high school gym last Saturday afternoon. Several awards and scholarships were presented, and High School Language Arts Teacher Allison Fisher was chosen to give a ...

Toledo Public Library News: May 2024

Summer will be here before we know it and that means FUN at the Toledo Public Library. The library will host programs and summer reading incentive programs for children and adults. This year’s theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat!” Kids will be using items from the recycle bin to create AWESOME ...

STC Class of 2024 graduation fills Roundhouse

On Sunday, May 20, the seniors of South Tama County High School entered the high school as a student one last time. Adorned with gaps and gowns, the class of 2024 lined up and began their procession into the gym to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance. After the 117 graduates found their ...

A fun-filled weekend at the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival

TAMA - Tama was the site of the first major area community celebration of the summer over the weekend, the annual Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival. Scenes from the events, including the famous parade, were captured by correspondent Michael D. Davis.

Marty Hardon named 2024 Tama Citizen of the Year

As is tradition, the yearly Tama Citizen of the Year Award was handed out during Friday night’s entertainment at the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival. This year, Marty Hardon was the recipient of the award. He was nominated by Micaela Suchanek, who is one of Marty’s employees at ...

Doland, Faircloth seek GOP nomination for Tama County Supervisor District 4

Ahead of the June 4 Primary Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing reporter Ruby McAllister sent questionnaires to all candidates running in contested races for the Tama County Board of Supervisors including those running for the Republican nomination in District 1, District 3, District 4, and ...