Fresh-eyed and bushy-tailed from the weekend, the supervisors came in Monday morning ready to approve resolutions and take roll call votes. Before we get into all the nitty-gritty of the bureaucratic humdrum, let's talk about a public comment that kicked off a bit of discussion. One citizen, ...
JOHNSTON — Cancer patients, trauma victims, organ transplant recipients and so many more Americans rely on lifesaving blood transfusions every day. LifeServe Blood Center and the community need help to make sure they have access to the blood products they need. The summer months can be an ...
ABILENE, TX — Abilene Christian University congratulates Alexia Hoffman, of Toledo, on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's Honor Roll. Hoffman is a junior majoring in Child and Family Services. Hoffman is among more than 1,800 students named to the Spring 2026 Dean's Honor Roll. To ...
Two hundred and eighty-one students were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Marshalltown Community College. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point ...
Patriotic music, historic portrayals, cultural performances, and reflections on local history filled the Tama County Courthouse square Sunday afternoon as community members gathered to celebrate Flag Day and the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, organized by an ...
The Tama Police Department announced sad news on Monday as their K-9 unit, Creed, passed away after battling “a serious illness.” Creed had joined the department in 2025. “It is with heavy hearts that the City of Tama Police Department announces the passing of our beloved K-9 partner, ...
The engine roared, the tires spun, and dirt was thrown through the air as trucks dragged the sled down the track. The day started with the local Deer Creek Pullers hosting a mower and side-by-side pull. The main pull started mid-afternoon on Saturday as the Midwest Pullers Association got ...
Another year of the Tama-Toledo Community Yard Sales is in the books, and organizer Charles Betz is calling the event a success. Following the weekend, Betz thanked everyone who hosted sales, stopped out to shop, and helped make the community-wide event possible. Throughout Tama and Toledo, ...
It looked like there would be no audience for this week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting, but sure enough, the regular crowd came shuffling in. Once again, four 10-hour days for the Secondary Roads employees were the main subject for the supervisors. Brett, the union president, showed up ...
This week’s Tama City Council started with a solemn moment of silence for Tama K9 Police Officer Creed, who was humanely laid to rest after battling a serious illness. The council started knocking off agenda items by approving the CMAR contract with Miron Construction for the ...