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Seven things to know from North Tama school board

TRAER – Five years’ worth of free student breakfasts, the swearing-in of a new student board representative, sewage in the 1917 building’s basement, attendance trends, a new promotional video, the search for a superintendent, and decisions regarding the long-running conundrum over ...

Tama County 4-H members exhibit livestock during 2026 Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES – Tama County 4-H members proudly represented their county at the 2026 Iowa State Fair August, 13-23, showcasing their livestock projects and the skills they have developed through months of hard work and dedication. Their participation highlights the learning, responsibility, and ...

‘Best job I ever had’

CLUTIER – Clutier native Retired Marine SgtMaj Hubert “Bert” Caloud was assistant superintendent at the Manila American Cemetery several years ago when I made an inquiry to him for Iwo Jima veteran Al Jennings about a flamethrower he served with, saw him die and thought he’d been ...

Last week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting

TOLEDO – It was a dark gray Monday as last week’s (Monday, Sept. 14) Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting started with the usual roads report stating that they are brush cutting, hydroseeding, hauling rock, blading, and doing other work between rain showers. The supervisors approved ...

Lessons on fighting data centers shared during meeting in Marshalltown

MARSHALLTOWN – A handful of Marshalltown residents recently learned some of the optimal steps in organizing against data centers. Neighbors vs Data Centers, a new statewide movement, hosted an informational meeting focused on how to fight the controversial facilities at the Marshalltown ...

Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way CIC set for Oct. 21 in Toledo

TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education ...

Pranger, Shelton graduate from Upper Iowa University

FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its March and May (Spring) 2026 graduates, including John Pranger of La Porte City, and Matthew Shelton of La Porte City. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit institution dedicated to offering ...

O’Connor named to SNHU Summer 2026 Dean’s List

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Daniel O'Connor of La Porte City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Summer 2026 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting ...

What’s New at the Norma Anders Public Library

Editor's Note: Due to space constraints in this week's print edition, the weekly library reports are publishing online. Announcements –Literary Collective will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Join us for this informal literacy program for adults. Enjoy light refreshments, conversations ...

Traer Public Library Weekly Newsletter

Editor's Note: Due to space constraints in this week's print edition, the weekly library reports are publishing online. On The Calendar Mon Sept 28 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty Mon Sept 28 at 1:00 Cribbage and Dominoes Mon Sept 28 at 2:00 BINGO Tues Sept 29 at 1:00 Tuesday Quilters Tues ...