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Marty Hardon takes cancer advocacy to Capitol Hill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in June 2022 left Marty Hardon with an “I won’t let this beat me” attitude. After going through surgery and treatment for nearly a year before being cancer free in late May 2023, the well known Tama businessman’s story ...

The problem of enforcement

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As there was no supervisor's story in last week's paper, there is a double whammy in this week's edition. Due to Memorial Day, last week's Tama County Supervisors meeting, which is usually held on Monday, was pushed back to the morning of Thursday, May 29. All supervisors were present, ...

Tama-Toledo Community Yard Sale Set for June 19-21

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The Tama-Toledo Community Yard Sale is only two weeks away, and preparations are underway. This event, coordinated by Charles Betz of Tama, brings together residents from across Tama and Toledo for a weekend of yard sales, bargains, and local engagement. Residents are encouraged to start ...

The Works with Fireworks

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This week's Tama City Council meeting began with the discussion of a topic that's been on many iowan's lips as of late, fireworks. The council decided to align the Tama ordinance with the state's new law, allowing the setting off of fireworks on July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31. After approving the ...

South Tama Schools Summer Food Service Program

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TAMA-TOLEDO — South Tama County Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or ...

Traer Historical Museum BBQ fundraiser set for June 8

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TRAER – The Traer Historical Museum will hold a fundraising barbecue at the Traer Memorial building on Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Tama County Pork Producers will be grilling pork loins and pork burgers. The Traer Museum board will serve the sandwiches along with sides, ...

Tama-Toledo Observes Memorial Day

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TAMA – Enright-Schroder Tama American Legion Post 73, American Legion post 73 Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and Tama-Toledo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6607 members gathered for multiple services around the city of Tama and Montour. Services were held on Sunday at Sheridan ...

A side by side from ’99

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From high above the treetops, soaring among the clouds, a bird's eye view of the city at its best, watching the ants below play games, eat good food, and enjoy the festivities. Though more than two decades apart and from slightly different angles, an aerial view of the Lincoln Highway ...