TOLEDO – Dodging raindrops, the usual congregation of citizens and elected officials met for the weekly Supervisors meeting on Monday, May 19. The meeting began with a long discussion between the supervisors and Economic Development Director Katherine Ollendieck. The discourse on the ...
IOWA – On May 23, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. The case tested positive through the State Hygienic Laboratory and is the first confirmed case of measles in Iowa this year, and the first ...
TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Tama County is returning with a free kids program: Power of Produce Club (PoP Club) at the 2025 Toledo Farmers’ Market. This program was created at the Oregon City, Oregon, farmers market in 2011. Due to its success, it has spread ...
CEDAR RAPIDS — The 2025 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on May 17 at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Area students receiving a degree include Madalyn Fish of Buckingham, Associate of Arts.
STORM LAKE – More than 545 students were recently named to the Buena Vista University Spring 2025 Dean's List including Ryan Hosek and Morgan Smith, both of Traer. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5-grade point average or higher for the semester.
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Aubrey Lund of Garrison was named to the dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2025 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean's list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Congratulations to Jared Thoma, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Thoma, of Jesup was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and Economics. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and ...
North Tama County and Union high schools held commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on Sunday, May 18, in their respective main gyms. The weather was perfect - sunny, slightly balmy, and with relatively calm winds. A small selection of photos from the two ceremonies printed on the ...
LA PORTE CITY – On Wednesday, May 7, Union High School hosted its annual Senior Scholarship and Recognition Night. Once again, it was an amazing night that celebrated the 2025 senior class. The local scholarships generated over $59,000 worth of monetary college support. This does not include ...
TRAER – The Traer Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the 2025 disbursements for a total of $92,131.00. This is the 33rd year of awarding grants. Foundation grants to the community now total $1,093,131.00. The following community betterment projects by non-profit ...