TRAER – Last Friday night on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks during which 2,977 people lost their lives after terrorists commandeered and crashed four planes on U.S. soil, the North Tama school district and greater community came together on the Traer gridiron to observe ...
DYSART – While their days of selling golf cars are now firmly behind them, Craig and Julie Dunlap are still teeing up accolades in the community of Dysart with their green thumbs. Earlier this month, the Dunlaps’ Blaine Street yard was chosen by the Dysart Garden Club as the season’s ...
DYSART – The community building’s recent HVAC troubles, new signage for both the Main Street Pocket Park and nearby pedestrian zones, the sale of America 250 banners, a municipal swimming pool matching grant, and the new Public Works facility project at last getting off the ground were ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A proposal by President Donald Trump to give $5,000 to each American adult if Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate this November would “explode” the national deficit and worsen inflation, according to an analysis issued Thursday, Sept. 10, by the ...
MARSHALLTOWN – About a month ago, the Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD), which serves Marshall, Tama, Hardin and Poweshiek counties and includes campuses in Marshalltown, Iowa Falls and Grinnell, was announced as one of just 11 community colleges in the entire country — and the ...
TOLEDO – Last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting kicked off a day late due to Monday’s Labor Day holiday and with only a few items on the agenda. Two utility permits were approved with little discussion. The roads report stated they were spraying, hydro-seeding, and ...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and John Hoeven of North Dakota say they want to help U.S. beef producers grow their herds while President Donald Trump plans to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef meant to lower prices for consumers. The two senators spoke ...
GARWIN – Iowa native, Linda Betsinger McCann, will be speaking next month at the Garwin Public Library about her newest book, "Rosie the Riveters of Iowa." McCann will be speaking at the library Tuesday, Oct. 6 beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there is no admission charge. ...
DES MOINES – Iowa experienced a wetter than average August overall, but drought conditions persist in the northern and western parts of the state, according to the Iowa DNR’s latest Water Summary Update. An area of severe drought that appeared in western Iowa during August has kept the ...
GRINNELL – A community baby shower for area pregnant and new moms, including those in Tama and Grundy counties, is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, in Grinnell. The event is being hosted by Count the Kicks, with support from UnityPoint Health, at Hotel Grinnell from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is ...