TOLEDO — Huston William Danker was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 3, to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the June 2021 death of Ryan Cooper. The sentencing took place Friday morning in Tama County District Court, ...
TRAER – While Tama County has long boasted several options for physical therapy, until recently there was a lack of care provided by a clinician who both lived and worked in the community – that is until North Tama alumna Dr. Shellina (née Hayek) Herink hung a shingle this past summer ...
TRAER – As the 21st century starts its second quarter, the number of people interested in portraying and imitating the lives of those from the middle of the 19th — specifically, Civil War re-enactors — is shrinking. “This is a dying art form,” Krystyna Jones said. Jones is chair ...
DYSART – Have you enjoyed local theater in Dysart? Wolf Creek Players needs your help breathing air back into the organization! Wolf Creek Players is currently in need of actors, actresses, backstage help (including before, during, and after plays), board members, financial contributions, ...
TRAER - Thank You, Traer Community Foundation! Thank You, City of Traer! Thank You, Museum Patrons! With the help of these three groups, the Traer Historical Museum’s immediate need to replace the old heat/AC system recently became a reality. On Sept. 7, Champion Enterprises installed a ...
STORM LAKE – Ryan Hosek of Traer recently received the Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award. The award was given to nine Buena Vista University business students and nine science students for the 2025 academic year. The awards, which range up to $10,000, were created by two separate ...
DYSART – Get ready to cackle, twirl, and celebrate spooky season with Dysart’s most enchanting fall tradition! Dancin’ with the Witches returns on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Dysart. This lively event is perfect for all ages – whether you’re a witch at ...
TOLEDO – The crowd was sparse, and little action was taken at last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Sept. 29. It all kicked off, like usual, with Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske giving his report. Daleske said they are finishing up this week on the intersection ...
DYSART – The Tama County Cancer Committee (formerly Relay for Life) will be sponsoring a fundraising drive-by beefburger event at the Dysart Lions Club concessions stand located in Dysart City Park on Sunday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Beefburgers, chips, cookie/bar, and a ...
TOLEDO – Who says money doesn’t grow on trees? Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 54th event, “Nuts for Fall.” The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Eric and Michele Werner farmstead, 2867 P Avenue in rural Toledo. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. ...