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Supervisors declare EMS an essential service

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It was a rainy morning this Monday, and the usual group braved the puddles to gather for the supervisors meeting. It started like usual with the Tama County Engineer giving his report. Jerico is being delayed from starting dust control due to the rain, the DOT will take control of the dust ...

Memorial Day schedule of events

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Friday, May 24 Tama American Legion Post 73 and V. F. W. of Tama-Toledo 4:30 p.m. Meet at Tama Legion to put up flags at Oak Hill 5:00 p.m. Put up flags at Oak Hill Saturday, May 25 8:00 a.m. Meet at St. Patrick cemetery to put up flags Sunday, May 26 11:30 a.m. Service at ...

Updates, ordinances, and concrete saws

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This week's City of Tama Council meeting had a rather light agenda that kept them moving right along. The meeting started with public comments of which they had a few, questioning once again the traffic cameras, amongst other topics. Katherine Ollendieck then stood up and gave an Economic ...

Monarch Garden to enhance Toledo mural

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TOLEDO - On April 27, the Tama County Master Gardeners planted a Monarch butterfly garden in front of the new mural on the side of the Abstract building In Toledo across from the Court House. The garden will provide season long nectar for butterflies and other pollinators. The late season ...

NE Iowa Food Bank celebrate Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive success

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WATERLOO - The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is extremely grateful for the contributions and success of the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. This initiative aims to fight food insecurity across the nation, thus contributing to our mission of ...

Kirkwood Community College graduates announced

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CEDAR RAPIDS —The 2024 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on May 11 at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Area students receiving diplomas include: Tonya Braggs, Associate of Applied Science, of Dysart and Gavin Ward, Diploma, of Elberon.

28th Annual Awards for Academic Excellence

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On Monday, May 21 the STC Middle School held the annual Awards for Academic Excellence ceremony. These awards are presented to students who have gone above and beyond in their coursework and met criteria laid out by different subject groups. Students earned recognition by excelling in the ...

Grace Community Church celebrates 50 years

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TOLEDO - Grace Community Church, 3098 I Ave., Toledo, is celebrating its 50th year of ministering to the community. This celebration will be on June 2 with a special program starting at 2 p.m. followed by coffee, cookies and fellowship. The guest speaker will be Pastor Paul Schmidtbleicher, ...