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Danker pleads not guilty, retains private counsel

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TOLEDO – In a written arraignment filed last week, Shellsburg resident Huston William Danker entered a plea of not guilty to first degree murder in connection with the 2021 death of rural Traer resident Ryan Cooper. Back on April 29, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the ...

Dysart’s got the power (back)

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Telegraph note: This story went to press prior to the storms Tuesday (May 21) evening which knocked out power again to the community of Dysart as well as surrounding communities. Power has since been restored, again. DYSART – Despite a sunny forecast, last Wednesday featured some ‘dark’ ...

Meet Dave Sires, Republican candidate for Iowa Senate District 38

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Ahead of the June 4 Primary Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent questionnaires to all three candidates running for the Republican nomination in Iowa Senate District 38 including James McCullagh of Cedar Falls, Steve Schmitt of Waterloo, and Dave Sires of Cedar Falls. The district is currently ...

Geneseo Alumni to hold annual banquet June 8

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BUCKINGHAM – The Geneseo Alumni Association banquet will be held this year on Saturday, June 8, at the Geneseo Methodist Church located at 3127 115th Street in rural Buckingham. This year marks the 102nd anniversary of the first graduating class from the Geneseo Consolidated School. Some ...

Tama County GOP to hold Sheriff Candidate Forum May 28

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The Tama County Republican Central Committee will host a primary candidate forum for Tama County Sheriff on Tuesday, May 28, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Reinig Toledo Civic Center. The event is free and open to the public. Candidates running for the Republican nomination for Tama County Sheriff ...

Public comment ordinance passes

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TOLEDO – As the Monday morning sun rose in the sky on May 20, it brought with it two things – a brand new week and another Tama County Supervisors meeting. This particular meeting brought a resolution to the public comment ordinance debate of the last several weeks. Supervisor Dan ...

Traer Historical Museum announces Wednesday hours

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TRAER – Beginning June 1 and lasting through October 31, the Traer Historical Museum located in downtown Traer will be open to visitors every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is an exciting change for the museum only made possible with the help of our dedicated volunteers who stepped up ...

Dysart Development Corporation announces new board president

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DYSART – The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) is pleased to announce the election of Nicole Taylor as the new Board President. The vote took place at the DDC’s Annual Members Meeting on April 30, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Nicole as our new President,” said Erica Dickerson, ...