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Iowa Nice Guy tackles Kinnick

Local News

On Sunday, Oct. 9, “Kinnick” documentary filmmaker Scott Siepker visited the Weiting Theatre in Toledo for a Q&A session after the film's viewing. Siepker is an actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker who started as a stage actor. "Some of my favorite things have been theatrical ...

Seven things to know from Monday’s Toledo city council meeting

Government

Resolution #2022-37, to sell the vacated Kendall and Bishop alleys, was approved along with Resolution #2022-39, approving the form of deed to sell these alleys. Resolution #2022-38, to sell the vacated Kendall and Benda alleys, was approved along with Resolution #2022-40, approving the form ...

Court rules against Arp in wind ordinance lawsuit

Local News

The Iowa District Court of Tama County made a ruling on Oct. 6 for the case Richard W. Arp vs. the Board of Supervisors of Tama County, Iowa, determining an oral argument was unnecessary. Plaintiff Richard Arp filed a petition for declaratory judgment against the Defendant Tama County Board ...

Let’s walk together regardless of the rain

Local News

The 12th Healthiest State Annual Walk took place on Wednesday, October 12th, in Toledo, despite the rain. This thirty-minute statewide event helps communities walk together and connect more. The event was established by The Healthiest State Initiative, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization ...

Trojan Way 5k kicks off homecoming week

Local News

STC kicked off Homecoming Week with their 2nd annual Trojan Way 5k on Sunday. Emily Chyma, one of the student council co-sponsors, helped jumpstart the 5k with the student council because “We had some very passionate students who wanted to do it and to give a shout-out to our distance ...

Toledo is ready for demo day

Local News

On Oct. 3, the Toledo City Council approved Resolution 2022-36 to award the contract for the Iowa Juvenile Home environment restoration and demolition project. Toledo Mayor Brian Sokol is ready to get the ball rolling. “We’ve been working on [the demolition project] with the state for ...

Meskwaki Nation names Scott Sirois GM of casino

Local News

On Sept. 6, the Meskwaki Nation’s Tribal Council selected Scott Sirois as General Manager of Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a property owned and operated by the Meskwaki Nation — Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. Sirois brings 40 years of gaming and management experience to ...

Trail Ride a SUCCESS!

Local News

On Thursday, September 29th, close to 40 individuals enjoyed a Golf Cart Ride Along the Trail from Toledo Heights Park to Tama City Hall. Participants from Sunny Hill, Birkwood, Meskwaki Elders, and individual community members came to enjoy the beautiful fall day. This event was sponsored ...

Iowa Crop Progress and Weather Report

Agriculture

Harvest was in full swing with little or no precipitation allowing farmers 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 2, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, chopping silage, and some fourth cutting ...