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From printing press to bench press

Business

When Flex Fitness Owner Ashley Hazen and her husband Justin bought the former Tama News-Herald and Tama-Toledo News Chronicle building at 220 W. 3rd St. back in 2023, they were excited about the opportunity to more than double their space and create a state-of-the-art workout center for ...

Going to the mat for love

Local News

CHELSEA — When Brintley and Danny Elsbury were first dating at South Tama County High School, they bonded over a mutual love of wrestling. Danny wrestled from preschool through high school with Brintley at meets and tournaments cheering him on. Fast forward 20 years, and their children have ...

Ribbon cut at Starbucks inside Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel

Business

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since Starbucks opened in the Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel in January, casino and Starbucks officials have been happy with the success. The facility opted for a soft opening last month, but held the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday. Casino General Manager ...

Moving money

Local News

As many of the usual suspects woke up Tuesday, warmed up their vehicles, and faced the frosty fingers of the frigid morn, some stayed home. This was planned as this week's supervisors' meeting acted as a trial run for the new Owl live streaming system. Supervisor Heather Knebel attempted to ...

Going to the dogs

Local News

The new Tama dog park was officially christened the Tama Bark Park at this week's Tama City Council meeting. Among other things, the new Tama fire truck should be arriving this week, while the old fire truck, along with a street sweeper, will be sold. The council approved hiring full-time ...

Area students named to the President’s List at ISU

Local News

AMES — The following students were named to the President's List at Iowa State University. Students achieving this prestigious designation have maintained a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters. The following students are from the Tama County area: Carlie Spore, of Dysart; Emma Boldy, of ...

Minnesota State Mankato announces Fall Dean’s List

Local News

MANKATO, MINN. — The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be ...