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Tama County utility-scale solar development wilts under CSR2 cap

TOLEDO – The development of utility-scale solar in Tama County appears to have wilted in the late winter sun. There was a notable lack of public attendance at the most recent meeting of the Tama County Zoning Commission on March 4, with only six audience seats occupied – a sixfold ...

New DG Market store opens in Tama

A new dollar store is up and running in Tama as the DG Market, which is part of the Dollar General brand, opened its doors recently. The new store joins the Dollar General and Dollar Fresh Market in Toledo as well as the Family Dollar in Tama among the portfolio of discount retailers for local ...

From printing press to bench press

When Flex Fitness Owner Ashley Hazen and her husband Justin bought the former Tama News-Herald and Tama-Toledo News Chronicle building at 220 W. 3rd St. back in 2023, they were excited about the opportunity to more than double their space and create a state-of-the-art workout center for ...

Ribbon cut at Starbucks inside Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since Starbucks opened in the Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel in January, casino and Starbucks officials have been happy with the success. The facility opted for a soft opening last month, but held the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday. Casino General Manager ...

Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel adds Starbucks, continues interior renovations

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel, located about four miles west of Tama-Toledo along Highway 30, remains one of the area’s biggest draws for gaming enthusiasts, music fans and anyone else looking to enjoy a night out away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. ...

‘A Day Without Immigrants’

MARSHALLTOWN — In the 17 years that she has owned and operated La Salud Restaurant and Grocery Store in downtown Marshalltown, Gabriela Vargas has been open seven days a week, 365 days a year, only closing early occasionally on a few holidays. That changed this past Monday. Vargas and a ...

A downtown anchor

TOLEDO — Back in 2022, the nonprofit Toledo Economic Development corporation stepped in to purchase a pair of historic but deteriorating downtown buildings that had once housed the Horbach Furniture store for around three decades. Now, with the help of some major state and local grants, ...

STC Adopt-a-Family Committee is here to help

The Christmas season is coming with all the excitement, anticipation and opportunities to share your blessings with others. The STC Adopt-A-Family committee is here to help. Everyone “adopted” is from the S.T.C. School district, so you really are helping your neighbor. This is a ...

Signed, sealed, delivered – and another record set!

TAMA – The residents at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama have marked another milestone this year by sending a whopping 1,500 holiday cards to U.S. service members stationed overseas. The activity was initiated by activity director Mary Jo Cherveny three years ago and is part of United ...

Salt Creek Wind in early stages along Hwy 63

TRAER – With the winds seemingly in their favor following the outcome of the most recent Tama County Board of Adjustment hearing, the developers behind Salt Creek Wind (SCW) appear to have recently entered the very early stages of construction along US 63 south of the Iowa 96 ...