DYSART – For three shows last weekend, the Wolf Creek Players took to the stage at Union Middle School here, delivering a knockout performance of “The Many Disguises of Robin Hood” by the award-winning playwright Brian Guehring. The approximately 60-minute, 12-act comedic production ...
AREA – Through a combination walking tour and Q&A, a handful of Tama County communities will soon learn more about their Main Streets’ strengths and weaknesses as well as how to go about using such information to further vitalize downtown and attract customers. “The Downtown ...
TOLEDO – It’s a pivotal moment in the history of Tama County Public Health and Home Care as the agency celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026 and welcomes new director Kelly Purk all while questions continue to linger over whether the Home Care half of the organization will continue to ...
TOLEDO – Despite his closest election since 2012, Republican state Rep. Dean Fisher of Montour has won another term representing House District 53, defeating Democratic challenger Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. According to preliminary results, ...
IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, 93, does not plan to resign before Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds leaves office, to allow her, instead of Democratic Gov.-elect Rob Sand, to appoint someone to fill his seat, a spokesperson said Thursday following the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. There is ...
DYSART – In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, which took place Oct. 4-10 this year, Dysart-Geneseo Elementary students participated in the annual program and contest sponsored by the Iowa Firefighters Association. This year’s theme was “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a ...
TOLEDO – Four years after an unsuccessful bid for Tama County Treasurer, Kathy Holtz of Toledo has won the office, unseating incumbent Amanda Kriegel of Tama in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. According to unofficial results from the Tama County Auditor's Office, Holtz, the Republican ...
TOLEDO – Several subjects were touched upon during the Monday, Nov. 2 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting, but it all started with the roads report, which stated that they’ve been hauling rock and blading. They repaired a culvert, worked on patching L avenue, and regraded a curb. The ...
TOLEDO – Representatives of nonprofits, local government, schools, and community volunteers are encouraged to register for a Grant Writing 101 workshop, which will be presented at the State Bank of Toledo Community Room (103 S. Broadway St., Toledo) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1. ...
LA PORTE CITY – In need of music for a holiday gathering, Christmas party, or church meeting this season? The Union Carolers are now accepting bookings for events throughout eastern Iowa. The Union Carolers are an a cappella ensemble that provide about 20 minutes of holiday music for any ...