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Flooding forces Powwow change

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - The 96th annual Meskwaki Powwow will be held in the arena on the south side of the Meskwaki Bing • Casino • Hotel next week (Aug. 12-15.) Flooding from the adjacent Iowa River has forced the change from the traditional Powwow Grounds. More details Page 1B.

Tama, Toledo firefighters collect for MDA on Saturday

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Memebers of the Toledo and Tama fire departments are inviting the public to “Fill the Boot for MDA”this Saturday, Aug. 7. Firemen’s boots will be on display at Pamida and Fareway stores, on S. County Road (U.S. 63) in Toledo from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Donations collected will ...

Toledo, Tama firefighters to collect for MDA Aug. 7

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Members of the Toledo and Tama fire departments are inviting the public to “Fill the Boot for MDA”this Saturday, Aug. 7. Firemen’s boots will be on display at Pamida and Fareway stores, on S. County road (U.S. 63) in Toledo from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Donations collected will ...

Lincoln Highway “Buy-Way” special coming

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - A Lincoln Highway-Buy-Way special section will appear in The Toledo Chronicle, Tama County Shopper and The Tama News-Herald the week of Aug. 2. The 6th annual yard sale event is coming to Iowa for the first time and follows the route of the Lincoln Highway across the state. ...

Tama Police Blotter

Monday, July 5 Third shift business checks Took three juveniles into custody in 400 Blk State St for curfew violation, two of youth referred to juvenile court services for Possession of Alcohol under Legal Age. All three released to parents. Took a telephone call regarding alleged domestic ...

T-T Blood Drive set July 23

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - DES MOINES- You can make saving lives part of your summer activities when you sign up to give blood at the Tama and Toledo Communities Blood Drive on Friday, July 23, from 2-6 p.m. ‘The drive will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church, 211 West 13th St., Tama, The drive is ...

Help clean up Cherry Lake

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - Help is needed from volunteers this Saturday, Aug. 17, at Cherry Lake for clean up work between 8:30 a.m.-noon. This is the second round of activities to clean up the lake shore and trail area of the city-owned lake. Street Superintendent Stuart Eisentrager is leading the effort.

Blend returns to Wieting stage July 19

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - If you heard them the first time, chances are you’ll be back. And, if you missed Blend, here’s a chance to witness a premier act on the Wieting Theatre stage. Blend is an a cappella group of college students which can duplicate and even seem to improve sometimes on hit ...

Open house is Wednesday for Toledo Senior Center

TOLEDO CHRONICLE (SPECIAL) - Dorothy had it right – there’s no place like home! That is the concept that Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging supports each and every day providing programs and services to help older people in Tama county remain independent and in their homes for as long ...

Fireworks set for Friday night

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - 4th of July fireworks have been reset for this Friday night, July 9, at the Toledo City Park on U.S. Highway 30 west. The Independence Day display was postponed due to rain on Sunday.