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What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Camp Creamery started Monday. The students will be performing on Sat., July 26. There will be two performances, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The program should be about an hour long. Tickets are available at the door. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Why don't you come and see what our local talents ...

The flood, reunion, birthday and other stuff

In my years living in Chelsea, I've lived through many a flood. From the pictures I saw this year, this one looked bad. I am truly sorry for everyone throughout the entire Tama County area and beyond for this disaster. I remember one year, the flood waters flowed right through our home on ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for July 11th 2014A busy night was had at this Toledo Farmers Market. The Stoplight Festival and the Chamber BBQ filled the air with plenty of noise and delicious aromas. This week at market was a little crammed. But that didn't stop the vendors from bringing their products for ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

We are lining up new acts for the fine arts program. The plan is to run it starting in October, then November and have three more of them in 2015.This year the performers will be from UNI of Cedar Falls.The entertainers are lined up for October and November but the play dates are not confirmed ...

What is an American?

There is no denying that the United States is the greatest country in the world, despite all our faults, problems and inner battles. Everyone wants to come to America. Why? Because here they realize that their dream is always possible. We are not ashamed to flaunt our greatness yet we're not ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market report for July 4, 2014This market didn't start with a bang. It started with the blow of the whistle. My little granddaughter, Morgyn, blew the whistle to start this market. Last week Austin blew the whistle. Yes, I am training them well. There was a large crowd with 10 vendors for them ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

We have 2 openings for the Camp Creamery school. We also have a new contact person for this. It is Marie Mann who can be reached by email at marie52342@yahoo.com or by cell phone at 641-751-8561.If you have a child who would like to participate please contact Matie now. The camp starts July 12 ...

You could have heard a pin drop

A number of years ago General Colin Powell attended a meeting with many international dignitaries also in attendance. Allegedly, the Archbishop of Canterbury approached Powell questioning him about America's plans for Iraq as just some sort of "empire building" by President Bush. General ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for June 27, 2014Rain, rain, go away come back another day. But the rain didn't stop the Toledo Farmers Market. That's right, there was market. It was a little soggy, but the market goes on. Eleven vendors braved the weather to come to the Toledo Farmers Market on Friday.Kristi ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Jim Roan, the Theatre Guild's fundraising chairman, has reported to us that with out latest contribution of $5,000, the total due on the renovation note is $57,200.We are slowly getting it paid off.Your support by attending movies and different events at the theatre have helped the Guild to ...