For the past several years the South Tama fourth grade classes have participated in a friendly competition for a good cause. The competition referred to as "Penny Wars" is held in lieu of a gift exchange.Each classroom has a container for collecting pennies. The object of the contest is to be ...
On Friday, Dec.13, the ak Hill Cemetery Association met at the King Tower for their annual Christmas gathering. Hostesses were officers Jennifer Kucera, Chris McCune, Sally Willett and Anne Michael.Chris McCune provided recorded background Christmas music. Officers also greeted members with ...
A group of citizens spread Christmas cheer on Monday, December 23. "Santa" pulled a group of children through downtown Tama early Monday afternoon. The group sang songs to music being played and waved at people as they came out of businesses to see the excitement.
Registrations are due by Jan. 3 for those interested in the Emergency Medical Technician/EMT career training program offered through Iowa Valley Continuing Education. The course meets Jan. 8 through July 4 (Wednesdays from 6 to 10 pm) at the Toledo Fire Station with instructor Greg Johnson.The ...
The Montour Community Club met Dec. 16, 2019, at 6 p.m.with President Dustin Wright presiding and 18 members present.The Treasurer and Secretary reports were read and approved.Geri Hoskey read about when the Montour Community Club (Aka EGAD) was formed by concerned citizens coming together on ...
An early evening view of the new style Christmas tree on the bandstand on the Tama?County?Courthouse Square in downtown Toledo. It was placed by the Tama-Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce.Chronicle/John?Speer
Iowa Premium employees with General Manager John Surman display some of the gifts and supplies on Monday, Dec 16, which were contributed to the Adopt-A-Family program this year. Iowa Premium's generosity provided for 50 individuals. The long-running Adopt-A-Family program here made it a ...
The holiday season brings friends and families together more often than any other time of year. For some Iowans, these gatherings are overshadowed by concern about a loved one's gambling, or the stress of trying to hide their own gambling behavior."Gambling problems are hard to talk about," ...
By John SpeerEditorjspeer@tamatoledonews.comFor the 5th year at Christmas time a U.S. Air Force Squadron on duty in Afghanistan will be receiving stockings from here filled with useful and holiday items.A group of volunteers gathered on Thursday Dec. 5, at The State Bank of Toledo Community ...
Pastor Kenny Mervin, Tama Meskwaki Celebration Assembly of God Church, presents a donation on behalf of the church and its membership to Adopt-A-Family Committee members Karen Finical (left) and Lori Rushford. The drive to help those less fortunate during the Christmas season is a local ...