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The need for speed(ing tickets)

Local News

If you were out driving on March 17, chances are you saw a few more cop cars than usual. This was an event put together by the Tama Police Department to focus on traffic laws and safety. Officer Tyler Chekal explained the initiative. "This project was funded by the state as a part of a ...

The Ghost with the most

Local News

Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice...Beet...oh...well, that was close. The 2025 South Tama High School Musical is Beetlejuice Jr. A tune or two for the recently deceased will be sung at the Wieting Theater, from April 3-5. This is the first STC production for new staff member John Loos. Taking off ...

A commitment to community

Business

Back in 2005, Marty Hardon found himself at a personal and professional crossroads. He was working his way up the corporate ladder at Lennox, living in Raleigh, N.C., and preparing for another likely move in the near future. But the Class of 1991 South Tama County and 1993 Marshalltown ...

Targeting the libraries

Local News

Once again, during the Iowa Legislature's annual session, books and libraries are being debated. Obscenity and funding are the two primary subjects of this contentious issue that would affect the nine public libraries in Tama County and the more than 540 libraries in Iowa. Pete McRoberts, ...

Two Meetings For The Price of One

Local News

This week, the sparse faction of citizens that showed up were presented with a two-for-one deal on Toledo City Council meetings. The first meeting up was a public hearing on the property tax levy for FY26. A single solitary citizen spoke up with comments and discussion on the subject. After ...

Contract Rockin’ and Contract Rollin’

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The supervisors started off with a quick, time-sensitive, motion and approval on Monday morning. First up, before much else, the supervisors approved withdrawing from the opioid PBM litigation. Counties with 50,000 or less in population are withdrawing from the lawsuit to streamline the ...

New DG Market opens in Tama

Business

Dollar General announces its new DG Market at 1109 E. Fifth St. in Tama is now open. The new DG Market store features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry. To celebrate, the ...