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News Briefs

South Tama Food Pantry is overwhelmed by demand

TAMA NEWS-HERALD-There is an urgent need for monetary and food donations at the South Tama Food Pantry, Maralyn Hotchkiss, a Food Pantry Board member reported Tuesday morning. Illustrating the increase in need, the Food Pantry has spent $21,679 for food so far this year compared to $10,981 at ...

Vining plans “Heart Transplant” Oct. 16

TAMA NEWS-HERALD-The Community of Vining requests your presence for the"heart transplant ceremony” to be held on the south edge of Vining on Sunday, Oct, 16 at 1 p.m. The event will mark the restoration of the Vining “Heart of the Bohemie?Alps” sign which was stolen and then returned ...

Check out emergency service volunteer opportunities in Tama County

TAMA NEWS-HERALD- All 12 of Tama County’s Fire Departments are volunteer services. These dedicated volunteers train to the same level as paid firefighters in bigger cities and do the same jobs. Join your local fire department or EMS service to learn necessary lifesaving skills while helping ...

Antique appraisals returning to Tama

TOLEDO CHRONICLE- Bring your mystery objects, treasures, or possible treasures and find out what they are and what they are worth. Class will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Tama Civic Center, 305 Siegel St. for an Iowa Valley Continuing Education class.  Ranee Roed, ...

Tama firefighters to host pancake supper tommorow

TAMA NEWS-HERALD-Tama firefighters will host their annual pancake supper at the Fire Station on Thursday, Oct 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The public is invited with a free-will donation accepted to support the local fire department. The event is being held in conjunction with National Fire ...

Toledo Council to consider Census – Ward System

TOLEDO CHRONICLE- The Toledo City Council will meet on Monday, Oct. 10. A closed session will begin at 6:30 p.m. for a city employee job performance review The regular agenda at the 7 p.m. session includes these items: •Census - election wards •Building permits •Liquor license renewals: ...

Toledo Fire Dept. seeking volunteers

TOLEDO CHRONICLE- The Toledo Fire Department is looking for people to volunteer as firefighters and EMTs. On Thursday, Oct. 27, from 7:30-9 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical technicians will be on hand to meet with anyone who is interested. For people who enjoy being where the action is, ...

Vining plans “Heart Transplant” Oct. 16

TAMA NEWS-HERALD- The Community of Vining requests your presence for the"heart transplant ceremony” to be held on the south edge of Vining on Sunday, Oct, 16 at 1 p.m. The event will mark the restoration of the Vining “Heart of the Bohemie?Alps” sign which was stolen and then returned ...

Tama firefighters to host pancake supper Oct. 13

TAMA NEWS-HERALD-Tama firefighters will host their annual pancake supper at the Fire Station on Thursday, Oct 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The public is invited with a free-will donation accepted to support the local fire department. The event is being held in conjunction with National Fire ...