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Prepare for a Freaky Friday at the STC High School Musical
The students of the STC Musical Department would like everyone to 'make good choices’ to see their rendition of Disney's Freaky Friday. Set to be on stage at the Wieting Theatre on Nov. 3, 4, and 5 at 7:00 p.m. High School Vocal Music Director Christine McFate has been working tirelessly ...
GMG graduate Abe Dieleman joins ISU’s President’s Leadership Program
2022 GMG High School graduate and Toledo native Abe Dieleman was given the honor to join the 2022-2023 President’s Leadership Program during his first year at Iowa State University. Dieleman has taken on many leadership roles during his high school career. “I was involved in boy scouts, ...
Happy Creek Hollow: The Origins of the Psycho Mayor
Discover the beginnings the crazy career of the psycho Mayor of Gladbrook, and learn about his sinister origins in Happy Creek Hollow! In his creaking, decrepit house in Happy Creek Hollow, not-yet-Mayor Keith plans to take over the town no matter what. Anyone who gets in his way will be ...
Purk Haunted Walkway and Maze
This year we will be hosting our walkway at 310 E. 4th Street in Tama. This will be open Friday, October 28th, and Saturday, October 29th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for scaring and walkthroughs. On Halloween, Monday, October 31st, hours will be 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for candy, hot dogs, and drinks. ...
Rudy Papakee and Mollie Woebeter crowned STC’s 2022 homecoming royalty
On Thursday, Oct. 6, at the STC high school gymnasium, the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned before their court, classmates, and the community. The former 2021 Homecoming King Luis Avalos and Queen Adriana Cervantes pass their crowns onto the next generation of STC Homecoming King ...
STC Homecoming Parade cruises through downtown Toledo
Hundreds of community members joined in celebrating the 2022 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 6. With over 25 vehicles, four Toledo police cruisers, one Toledo ambulance, four Toledo fire trucks, and dozens of walking participants making their way through downtown Toledo. The local businesses, ...
Iowa Nice Guy tackles Kinnick
On Sunday, Oct. 9, “Kinnick” documentary filmmaker Scott Siepker visited the Weiting Theatre in Toledo for a Q&A session after the film's viewing. Siepker is an actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker who started as a stage actor. "Some of my favorite things have been theatrical ...
Court rules against Arp in wind ordinance lawsuit
The Iowa District Court of Tama County made a ruling on Oct. 6 for the case Richard W. Arp vs. the Board of Supervisors of Tama County, Iowa, determining an oral argument was unnecessary. Plaintiff Richard Arp filed a petition for declaratory judgment against the Defendant Tama County Board ...
Let’s walk together regardless of the rain
The 12th Healthiest State Annual Walk took place on Wednesday, October 12th, in Toledo, despite the rain. This thirty-minute statewide event helps communities walk together and connect more. The event was established by The Healthiest State Initiative, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization ...