South Tama County Adopt-A-Family member Micki Ferris (left) receives a check from Robin Ortiz, Shopko store manager, on behalf of the Shopko Foundation. The Wishmas Trees at Shopko and State Farm Insurance Office in Toledo have tags for gift-giving to those in the community less fortunate this ...
A new industrial park in the Cedar Rapids metro area will combine innovative features and expansive space to attract new businesses and jobs to Iowa."Alliant Energy's Big Cedar Industrial Center is a game changer for the state. This large-scale, rail-served industrial site will provide the ...
The annual Wishmas Tree went up at Shopko in Toledo on Friday morning, Nov. 18, with (l-r) volunteers Cynthia Roth, Donna Smith and Robin Ortiz, Shopko manager, all lending a hand. Community members may choose a tag from the tree (each coded for confidentiality) with gift suggestions for those ...
Submitted byAnita TownsleyRock In Prevention was held at South Tama County Elementary on Thursday, October 27th to culminate Red Ribbon Week.Red Ribbon Week is a week long celebration of talking with students about healthy choices.Rock in Prevention helps children, teachers and parents learn ...
Enjoy the magic of the Christmas Season with fun and shopping for all ages, Saturday November 19th as Tama-Toledo celebrates Home for the Holidays-A Community Christmas Kickoff!The day begins with breakfast and free pictures with Santa along with a Kid-Friendly Cookie Walk at the Tama-Toledo ...
The 2016 Veteran's Day Powwow was held on Friday November 11, 2016 at the Meskwaki Tribal Center.The afternoon began with the first Veteran's Powwow Princess Contest. The Princess Winner was Kaitlyn Jefferson. Other Contestants included Sitara Xiavong, and Genesis Ramirez. Those entering had to ...
Toledo Chapter DF of P.E.O. is preparing for its annual Apple Pie Fundraiser.The group will prepare 100 crumb crust apple pies Saturday, Nov. 19.Orders were solicited around the community and members of Chapter DF will have all hands on deck to work to fulfill the orders.The pie-making ...
While the weather has been downright lovely in the month of November, the holiday season is still right on schedule. The Toledo Techs 4-H group are preparing for colder temperatures with a holiday themed service project called Giving Trees.On Friday, Nov. 1, a group gathered at the ISU ...
Where else can you ice skate, attend a Vendor Fair, get in some early Christmas shopping, see a movie and a parade and ride in a horsedrawn carriage?If that's not enough, add in having breakfast with Santa, a cookie walk, hear Mrs. Claus read stories, eat a meal, witness the lighting of the ...
On Friday, November 11 three STC students including Clarissa Rosenberger, Diego Villafana and Aleksandra Beha gathered for a service project during their day off from school. Also joining were STCHS teacher Emily Chyma and Darvin Graham.The grouped raked the yard of Tama resident Rosemary De ...