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North Tama’s Thurston named to Statewide Broadband Council

Education

IOWA – The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) has selected its next group of Iowa high school students to participate in the Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC). The council provides students an opportunity to research and discuss Internet topics, explore Iowa's technology ...

Traer Historical Museum’s fundraiser lunch set for next Sunday

Local News

TRAER – The Traer Historical Museum will hold its 2nd annual fundraiser lunch on Sunday, Sept. 13, and invites the community to attend. The event will take place at the Traer Memorial Building. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dine-in or carryout menu includes grilled pork ...

Union completes first phase of SAVE bonding projects

Education

LA PORTE CITY – The Union Community School District has completed the first phase of facility improvements funded through its Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) bonding allocation. Work over the summer included replacement of the north and south parking lots at Union High ...

Discover the opportunities of Tama County 4-H this fall

Local News

TAMA COUNTY – As a new school year begins, families across Tama County are invited to discover the many opportunities available through Tama County 4-H and join one of Iowa's largest youth development organizations. Many people know 4-H for livestock projects and county fairs, but today's ...

News and Notes from Tama County Board of Supervisors

Local News

TOLEDO – After the sun was poured out above the clouds and left to burn on the griddle, the usual group woke and made their way to the Monday, Aug. 24 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. The meeting started with the roads report, which stated they replaced a culvert and continued ...

Iowa State Fair Queen Belle Werner earns more than just a crown

Local News

DES MOINES — By the time Toledo’s Belle Werner was crowned the 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen, she had already put together a State Fair week to remember. Werner, the daughter of Eric and Michele Werner, was crowned Iowa State Fair Queen on Saturday, Aug. 15, capping a week that included a ...