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‘Close call’ after vehicle hits snowplow near Marshall-Tama County line

TAMA COUNTY — In a social media post Monday morning, the Tama County Sheriff’s Office reported a ‘close call’ when a vehicle hit a snowplow with its wing blade out on Highway 30 near the Marshall County line. “Thankfully, everyone is okay, but it's a good reminder to be extra ...

Tama County Historical Society concludes successful season

TOLEDO — The Tama County Historical Society and Genealogical Library wrapped up another successful year of educational events and programming this week, officially closing for the season on Nov. 27. Both the museum and the genealogy library will remain closed for the winter season. The ...

MCC Student 2D and 3D exhibit now open

MARSHALLTOWN – The work of eight Marshalltown Community College students in Professor Tim Castle’s fall 2D and 3D design classes are on exhibit through noon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Ray Frederick Art Gallery. Student Zeara Kapayou of Meskwaki Settlement in Tama is among those ...

Tama County American Legion, Auxiliary hold memorial service

GLADBROOK – The Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary held a Memorial Service at their county meeting in Gladbrook on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Lorraine Vileta, center, Tama County Vice-President/Chaplain led the memorial service with Maurice McWhirter reading the deceased Legionnaires names and ...

Elberon Women’s Club plans bake sale

ELBERON — The Elberon Area Women's Club met Oct. 22 with four members present. President Norma Riha called the meeting to order. Secretary was not present. Treasurer Doris Parizek gave a financial report. Discussed possibly removing the plants from the flower pots, but decided to leave them ...

U-Haul supports local business in Tama

U-Haul Co. of Iowa, Inc. announces that Tama Toledo Ace Hardware signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Tama community. Tama Toledo Ace Hardware at 419 State St. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies. U-Haul has ...

Soup Luncheon at the Toledo Library

TOLEDO - Fall is here so mark those calendars. On Nov. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the library will host its annual Fall Soup Luncheon. Stop by for a warm bowl of soup and a delicious treat. This is a free will donation luncheon to help support the library foundation. Everyone is welcome.

The retirement of a Fareway legend

Tama-Toledo is made up of several great institutions, but few have been more vital to the community than Fareway. The one store that has long outlasted the rest, serving and employing generations of local residents. However, regular Fareway visits may be a little somber for a while as one ...

Soup Luncheon at the Toledo Library

TOLEDO - Fall is here so mark those calendars. On Nov. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the library will host its annual Fall Soup Luncheon. Stop by for a warm bowl of soup and a delicious treat. This is a free will donation luncheon to help support the library foundation. Everyone is welcome.

Soup Luncheon at the Toledo Library

TOLEDO - Fall is here so mark your calendars! On Tuesday, November 5th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm, the library will host our annual Fall Soup Luncheon. Stop by for a warm bowl of soup and a delicious treat. This is a free will donation luncheon to help support the library foundation. Everyone is ...