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Opinion

Why I’m voting yes on the East Marshall bond issue

Editorials

I am a 5th generation graduate of what is now the East Marshall School District. I returned to my hometown after college and teaching out of state for several years and have been paying taxes in the district for 35+ years. This letter is written as an alum, a current district taxpayer, a ...

On the record with Sheriff Casey Schmidt

Local Columns

I know I have said this before, but I want to say it again. My goal has always been to do an “On the Record” each month, but important work continues to take priority. The days are full, and that is a great thing because it means progress is being made. Between projects, cases, and the ...

Just Jonathan: A Brief Thank You

Local Columns

It’s a busy season for the News Chronicle! With all of the wonderful — and not-so-wonderful — things happening around town, combined with our own personal lives, I thought it would be a good time to say thank you to my colleagues. Robert: Thank you for always being a knowledgeable and ...

You’ll Figure It Out: A nice little quiz!

Local Columns

I'm not sure at all about this but If I were to hazard a guess, (which I'm doing), most readers of newspapers, (Tama/Toledo News included), are older than fifty. What do you think? Today you are being presented with a quiz just for the heck of it. No other reason. If you are older than ...

Heather’s Highlights: County Government and You, September 2025

Local Columns

Harvest is in full swing for my family and parents. I’m proud to be a 4th Generation Farmer. My main role is trucking grain to town and the grain bins in a semi, combining, and picking up repair parts. I’m thankful to have a small family farm and the opportunity to be a part of it. The ...

Just Jonathan: Choosing to uplift

Local Columns

One of the lessons I’ve picked up in my twenty-one years is that you can’t make everyone happy. What you can do, though, is stay true to yourself and focus on making a positive difference. Too often it feels like our culture leans toward division and quick criticism, where people are ...

Magic Mike 6XL: The Young and The Waverly

Local Columns

Unlike almost every other story you’ve read or will read in this column, this one isn’t mine, but instead a friend’s. Jonathan Meyer, The Kid, or just Jonathan to those of you familiar with page four, has entrusted me to be the raconteur of his unfortunate series of awkward events. I hope ...

Just Jonathan: A night with Mike

Local Columns

Last Friday, I made the executive decision to head home for the weekend. Between the homecoming game, family time, and a chance to soak in some Tama-Toledo air, I figured it was the right move. After finishing my cross-country workout, I hopped in the shower, tossed some things in a bag, and ...

Brass Tacks from Rural Iowa: The worst of the worst?

Editorials

Leading up to last year’s election, then candidate Donald Trump campaigned heavily on deporting immigrants on a massive scale. It’s something he’s followed through on, regularly claiming that his Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency would target “the worst of the worst.” ...