TRAER – A rare weather phenomenon known as ‘snow rollers’ formed in and around northern Tama County during the night of Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – leading to some fascinating photos. “It was weird but neat,” Mindy Finzen of rural Traer told the newspaper after photographing the ...
LA PORTE CITY – The Union school board is hoping to move ahead with infrastructure improvements using future sales tax revenue following the failure this past November of the district’s second attempt at a bond referendum. During the Monday, Jan. 19, regular monthly meeting, the board ...
TOLEDO – For Abigail Chyma, staying busy has always come naturally. From athletics and academics to leadership and involvement, Chyma built a high school reputation as an outgoing participant always willing to try something new — a mindset that led the South Tama County Class of 2025 ...
TOLEDO – Thirty-plus people gathered on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, to experience Republican Adam Steen, candidate for Iowa governor, at his campaign stop held in Toledo at Holy Grounds Coffee. The event was hosted by local Iowa House Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Montour) and started off ...
Donna Scott standing in her Heider Coaster wagon at the Beulah and Nina Wetzel's house around 1939. The Wetzel home was torn down to make way for the Traer Post Office. Many houses on the south side of First Street are there today. Donna was the daughter of Kelvin and Frances Scott. She enjoyed ...
MARSHALLTOWN – Tama and Marshall County Extensions are co-hosting a Horticulture Judging Workshop on Feb. 27, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Extension Office, 2608 S. 2nd St., Marshalltown. A snow date is scheduled for March 6. This free workshop is open to 4-H leaders, ...
TRAER – This past November, North Tama Class of 2024 alumnus Ryan Hosek of rural Traer was among the more than 5,000 FFA members who received the American FFA Degree during the 98th annual National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis – the largest cohort in the organization’s ...
WAVERLY – Wartburg College recently recognized 570 students who were named to the 2025 Fall Term Dean's List. Local students honored include: -Brooklyn Hubbard of Clutier -Andrew Kimball of Buckingham -Karsyn Miller of La Porte City -Jamie Myers of Traer Wartburg College is a ...
STORM LAKE – Ryan Hosek of Traer was named to Buena Vista University's Fall 2025 Dean's List. Hosek was among more than 560 students named to the Dean's List this semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
TOLEDO – South Tama County Superintendent John Cain addressed the Tama County Board of Supervisors about options regarding the future of the old middle school building in Toledo during the Monday, Jan. 12, regular weekly meeting. Cain said he was there to gauge the county’s interest and ...