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Hulme earns Dean’s List honors

CEDAR RAPIDS – Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the summer 2026 semester. Emily Hulme of rural Clutier has achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Congratulations!

Reinbeck to host 15th annual Art Festival Sept. 19

REINBECK – The 15th annual Reinbeck Art Festival will transform downtown Reinbeck into a celebration of art, music, and family fun on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival’s centerpiece, Artists on Main, will be held at Reinbeck City Hall, 403 Main Street, where visitors ...

Learn to grow mushrooms at home during upcoming workshop

TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Mushroom Cultivation Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tama County Extension Office, 203 W. High St., Toledo. The workshop will introduce participants to the basics of growing mushrooms at home, ...

Flint yard chosen as ‘Blue Ribbon Flowers of the Month’ for August

DYSART – The tidy and colorful Wilson Street yard belonging to Roberta Flint and her son, Curtis Flint, has been designated the Dysart Garden Club's Blue Ribbon Flowers of the Month for August. The Flints' midcentury ranch sits on a small lot teeming with potted annuals and perennial beds, ...

Third annual Dysart Night Out sees record turnout

DYSART, IOWA – Dysart Night Out had its biggest year yet Tuesday, Aug. 18, as a record crowd gathered at Dysart City Park for the 3rd annual event. From bouncy houses and face painting to Touch-a-Truck and catching up with neighbors, Dysart was the place to be that evening. Hosted by the ...

Completing a tribute to local World War II Veterans

TRAER – Last year, the Traer United Presbyterian Church found a World War II Honor Roll plaque while preparing to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary. Research showed the plaque was made by Bon Volante and dedicated Sunday, Nov. 1, 1943, with 53 of 70 available slots listing men and ...

Wobeter re-enters Iowa House District 53 race

TAMA COUNTY – After stepping away from the race earlier this spring, Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo is once again seeking a seat in the Iowa legislature. Wobeter was recently nominated by Democratic delegates to run in House District 53, setting up a general election contest with longtime ...

Supervisors review request to reduce board back to three members

TOLEDO – A battalion of citizens headed to the Monday, Aug. 17 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting with confusion the predominant feeling as no one seemed to have a firm grasp on what was going on or what the proper thing to do was, especially as it pertained to the petition to return ...

Hora-Machacek Unit 453 holds meeting, plans for sewing days

CLUTIER – The Hora-Machacek Unit 453 of the American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Clutier Legion Hall at 1:30 p.m. There were only four members in attendance. Minutes were read and approved and the treasurer's report given and placed on file. Report was given on the County ...