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Together we supervise

Local News

As the sun sat high among the clouds like a lemon resting among cotton, the usual group of citizens gathered for this week's Supervisors meeting. It started off with the annual report from Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske, who stated that they are finishing up dirt work on the 340th Street ...

Big Wheels

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Big wheels keep on turnin', big engines keep on burnin', as they're rollin', rollin', rollin' down to the Tama Civic Center parking lot. Next Friday, the 27th, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Tama Public Library, along with multiple local businesses, will host Touch A Truck Night. This free event will ...

Two men taken by immigration authorities after arrest in Tama

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After repeated noise complaints at a residence in Tama over the last few weeks, three men were arrested on drug charges last Monday, and two of them were taken into the custody of immigration authorities, according to a release from the Tama Police Department. Just before 6 p.m. on June 9, ...

Report: It’s hot outside

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It was officially announced during updates at this week's Tama City Council meeting that the Brian VS Brian dunk tank rematch is on for July 11 at The Toledo Stoplight Festival. Mayor Hanus seemed eager to redeem himself in this second fight of champions. First up on the agenda was the ...

Iowa Pharmacy Association Recognizes 50-Year Pharmacists

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The Iowa Pharmacy Association recognizeS the following pharmacists who have achieved the milestone of 50 years of professional practice and service to the people of Iowa. Presented at IPA’s 2025 Annual Meeting on June 5 in Des Moines, this award honors Iowa pharmacists for their dedication to ...

STC celebrates end of year, honors retirees

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Mere hours after students were dismissed on their final day of school, the staff of STC gathered in the high school gymnasium to celebrate retirees and a long year of learning. This year's edition of the retirement and service awards looked different due to time constraint after hours ran ...

Koch talks early retirement, Kuhter comments on sub pay

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Early in the morning on Monday, June 9 the South Tama Board of Education, and noticeably more members of the community gathered to partake in the scheduled 7 a.m. meeting. Sticking with the recent trend of educators occupying public comments, longtime teacher and now substitute teacher George ...

Dancing among the clouds

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CHELSEA — High above the heads of the viewers, they twirled and danced like gravity didn't touch them. The Circus of Tensegrity, with Iowa City-based aerialist Mimi Ke, put on a wonderful acrobatic performance at Windy Goat Acres, in Chelsea, on May 31. Mimi and fellow artist Elaine ...