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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 ...

Going to the mat for love

CHELSEA — When Brintley and Danny Elsbury were first dating at South Tama County High School, they bonded over a mutual love of wrestling. Danny wrestled from preschool through high school with Brintley at meets and tournaments cheering him on. Fast forward 20 years, and their children have ...

Tama County 911 communications director resigns, receives severance package

TOLEDO – Tama County’s 911 communications director and his now former employer have parted ways. Jeremy Cremeans voluntarily entered into a severance agreement with the Tama County E-911 Service Board on Jan. 31, 2025 – an agreement that upon signature “immediately and completely” ...

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 ...

Moving money

As many of the usual suspects woke up Tuesday, warmed up their vehicles, and faced the frosty fingers of the frigid morn, some stayed home. This was planned as this week's supervisors' meeting acted as a trial run for the new Owl live streaming system. Supervisor Heather Knebel attempted to ...

Going to the dogs

The new Tama dog park was officially christened the Tama Bark Park at this week's Tama City Council meeting. Among other things, the new Tama fire truck should be arriving this week, while the old fire truck, along with a street sweeper, will be sold. The council approved hiring full-time ...

Area students named to the President’s List at ISU

AMES — The following students were named to the President's List at Iowa State University. Students achieving this prestigious designation have maintained a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters. The following students are from the Tama County area: Carlie Spore, of Dysart; Emma Boldy, of ...

Local students receive academic honors from Mercy College of Health Sciences

DES MOINES — The following students have received academic honors for the Fall 2024 quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must attain a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 for a minimum of six ...

Minnesota State Mankato announces Fall Dean’s List

MANKATO, MINN. — The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be ...

Tama SWCD promotes Stewardship Week 2025: ‘Home is Where the Habitat Is’

TAMA COUNTY – The Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is partnering with the National Association of Conservation Districts, Conservation Districts of Iowa and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company in celebrating Stewardship Week from April 27 – May 4, 2025. Kindergarten ...