Trick or Treat night is the traditional Halloween night, Oct. 31, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. in Tama and Toledo as set by the city councils.Turn on your porch light to invite beggars to stop by.

At the Oct. 9 meeting, John Legg installed officers for 2019 - 2020 to lead the Toledo-Tama Kiwanis. Installed as president was Joanna Hofer. Vice President is Mary Fasse-Shaw. Secretary is Donna Smith. Donna left her position as last term's president and took on the duties of secretary. John ...

At the October 11 meeting, the Oak Hill Cemetery Association signed cards to be sent to members who have been unable to attend meetings. The 'thinking of you~ cards will be sent by Kim Carter who has accepted the role of making sure appropriate cards are sent to members.The group discussed ...

PEO Chapter DF Meets Chapter DF met Oct. l at the State Bank of Toledo Community Meeting Room. Thirteen members met at the new time of 6 30 p.m. to enjoy social time with Hostess Pat Kline and a wonderful dessert made by Co-Hostess Morgan McFate.The meeting was called to order by President ...

Burning bushes were "on fire" this week at the South Tama Partnership Center in Tama. The bushes are part of the fall leaf display in full swing, although windy conditions on Tuesday, Oct. 22, weren't helpful to keeping leaves on their trees,News-Herald/John Speer

If there's someone, young or old, who hasn't taken a Haunted Hayrack Ride Around Cherry Lake, this Saturday night, Oct. 26, is the time.Join with literally hundreds of area kids and adults alike as they brave the frighteningly fun ride with rides beginning at 7 p.m. from the Tama Civic Center, ...

Benefits Local Food PantryChrist United Methodist Church Mission Committee is bringing awareness regarding the local concerns of hunger and will be holding a "Kiss the Goat" fund raiser to raise funds for the local food pantry.According to Feeding America.org, "In Iowa, one in nine people or ...

MARSHALLTOWN UnityPoint Health Marshalltown's Medical Park is hosting Ladies Night Out, complete with wine, appetizers, 3D mammograms and bone density screenings. Schedule a yearly mammogram any time between 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, and plan to share the evening with your friends, ...

It was an equal time of appreciation on Monday evening during the signing of a proclamation making each Oct. 14 Indigenous Peoples' Day in Tama and Toledo with a crowd of witnesses on hand.Actions approving the designation were made at recent meetings of the Tama and Toledo city councils. Tama ...

Firefighters from Toledo, Tama, Chelsea and Montour fire departments are recognized on special pages in The Toledo Chronicle and Tama News-Herald this week.The Tama Fire Department hosts its annual Fire Prevention Week pancake supper tonight, Thursday, Oct. 10 for 5- 7 p.m. at the Fire Station, ...