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Dedicated volunteer Dan Brandt laid to rest

MARSHALLTOWN – A Traer-Clutier High School Class of 1962 graduate who spent his formative years in rural Buckingham and placed public service above self was laid to rest on Friday, Jan. 24, at the Marietta Cemetery west of Marshalltown. Dan Brandt, 80, of Marshalltown died Jan. 15 in ...

Zoning Commission meets for first time since wind, solar moratoriums enacted

TOLEDO – A crowded room greeted members of the Tama County Zoning Commission on Wednesday, Jan. 29, during their first meeting since the Board of Supervisors enacted tandem wind and solar moratoriums on Jan. 6. And while very little action was taken during the nearly 90-minute meeting, ...

The New New Rules

TOLEDO – As the sun stretched and yawned and rose in the east to shine down on another chilly winter day, the usual faces gathered for the Monday, Jan. 27 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. The meeting started, like it often does, with the engineer's report. The main point of ...

Taxes are for the birds…and other vulnerable wildlife

IOWA – We know taxes aren't a lot of fun, but there is a small thing you can do to feel better about the process. Donating to the Fish/Wildlife Fund (also known as the Chickadee Checkoff), on line 21 of your Iowa state tax form, can help support thousands of vulnerable wildlife through ...

Growing Together Mini-Grant awarded to Tama County

TOLEDO – In the midst of record setting food pantry usage throughout the state of Iowa, Growing Together Mini-Grants will provide fresh produce and nutrition education to pantries in 2025 through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s SNAP-Education program. Tama county is among ...

UNI releases Fall 2024 graduation, dean’s lists; local students highlighted

CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa is proud to recognize the academic accomplishments of students each semester by announcing the graduation and dean’s lists. These lists highlight the hard work and dedication of students who have excelled in their studies. The Fall 2024 ...

Klima Named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at LMU

HARROGATE, Tenn. – Gracen Klima of La Porte City, currently seeking a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice, was named to the Lincoln Memorial University Dean's List for the fall semester of 2024. To be placed on the Dean's List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate ...

La Porte City students named to Upper Iowa University Fall 2024 Dean’s List

FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2024 Fall Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. The following local students were included on the Fall 2024 list: –Maddison ...

Crawford named to Loras College Fall 2024 Dean’s List

DUBUQUE — Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2024 fall semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Kolten Crawford, of Dysart, has achieved Dean’s List status.