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Toledo City-Wide Cleanup is Friday

TOLEDO CHRONICLE -The annual fall clean up for Toledo residents is this Friday, Oct. 22. City crews will pick up items left curbside which are sorted by material at no cost. Appliances will be picked up if a $10 disposal tag is obtained from the Toledo City Clerk’s Office.The fee is charged ...

Tama City Council agenda

tamatoledonews.com - The Tama City Council meets in regular session at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Oct. 18) in the Council Chambers, Tama Civic Center, 305 Siegel. Council meetings are open to the public. Agenda items include: •Wieting Theatre funding update - Jim Roan •Veolia Water: monthly report; ...

Photographers to share book, expereiences Oct. 21 at Toledo Library

TOLEDO CHRONICLE -Photographers Linda and Robert Scarth have an incredible eye for that magic moment when small becomes beautiful. They will share their talents and tell of their new book, “Deep Nature-Photographs from Iowa” at the Toledo Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. ...

Winter coats for free on Oct. 23

TOLEDO CHRONICLE -Once again, there’s no reason for anyone in the South Tama County area to be without a warm coat this winter. The Community Clothes Closet, 511 McClellan, Tama, will be hosting their annual Winter Coat Give Away on Sat., Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. All sizes from men, women ...

Terrific deals are ready to be made at library silent auction

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Mark the date - Wednesday, October 13 6-9 p.m. at the Civic Center. You will find deals galore, and your bid could be the winner of any of the hundreds of items being offered. The response from the merchants and community members has been nothing short of fantastic, so there ...

Tama Co. Farm Bureau Meet Your Candidates forum tonight

tamatoledonews.com - Tama County Farm Bureau will host a Meet Your Candidates Night to be held on Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Tama Civic Center Tama. Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. and discussion with the candidates begins at 7 p.m. The following candidates have been invited to attend: running ...

Tama Fire Dept. Pancake Supper tonight

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Everyone is invited to a pancake supper tonight at the Tama Fire Station, 305 Siegel, being conducted in recognition of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9. A free-will offering will be taken. Serving is from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

You can kick-off the 2011 STC United Fund campaign with Rube’s

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - The 2011 South Tama County United Fund campaign has officially begun. We are kicking off our campaign with some exciting news to share with you about the STC United Fund. Rube’s Steakhouse in Montour has offered to host a benefit night and to donate 10 percent of total ...

Blood donations needed to prevent shortage

DES MOINES (SPECIAL) -W hile the hospital need for blood remains fairly consistent throughout the year, the number of blood donors making donations is not always constant. During the last few weeks, the local blood supply has seen a drop in the number of donations, which has led to a short ...

MICA to host candidate forum in Toledo

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) is pleased to announce the agency will host a series of candidate forums on the conditions of poverty in the counties we serve. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for all community members to come together and hear from the candidates ...