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Rumble vs. mumble strips

TOLEDO – The Monday, May 4 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting started with a public comment discussion on the current traffic in the county and the detours dictating said traffic. When they moved on to the actual meeting, they kicked it off with the roads report, stating that rock is ...

Senate candidate Josh Turek talks healthcare, financial security

MARSHALLTOWN – State Rep. Josh Turek (D-Council Bluffs) was one of the Democratic candidates stumping at Riverview Park on Thursday, April 30, for the Marshall County Democrats Spring Picnic. Being born with spina bifida, which was caused by his father’s exposure to Agent Orange during ...

Traer Auxiliary prepares for Poppy Month, Memorial Day activities

TRAER - The Traer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 142 held their monthly meeting April 22. Members gathered early to refurbish the containers that are set out at various businesses in Traer and Dysart in May as part of Poppy Month. The containers are used to collect funds through distribution ...

Tama County 4-H announces youth programs open to all

TOLEDO – From building with LEGO bricks to casting a fishing line, making breakfast while reading, and scoring goals on the soccer field, Tama County 4-H is bringing the fun this summer with a variety of engaging programs open to **all youth**. Families are invited to explore these handson ...

Running for REB

LA PORTE CITY – It was a special night at Union Stadium last Friday as the Knights girls track and field team raced their way to a gold-medal finish in the 4x800-meter relay during the annual REB Relays held for the first time since retired coach and educator, Richard “Rich” Behrens of ...

All the best, Joe!

TRAER – Traer State Farm Agent Joe Morris wrote what might be his best policy yet last Thursday – retirement. At an open house held in his honor that afternoon at the downtown Traer office, Morris, who has been with State Farm since 2000, was celebrated by more than 60 customers, ...

Hanson, Lasley recognized by Gov. Reynolds for academic excellence

DES MOINES – Jillian Hanson, a senior at Union Community School District, and Joshua Lasley, a senior at North Tama County Community School District, were among those recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 24th Annual ...

Clutier Legion to host Memorial Day services

CLUTIER – The Clutier American Legion Memorial Day schedule on Monday 25 May includes the following services: 8:30 a.m. – Flag raising at Post home 8:45 a.m. – Clutier Cemetery 9 a.m. – Oneida Cemetery 9:20 a.m. – Holy Trinity Cemetery 9:45 a.m. – St. Wenceslaus ...