On Sunday, March 19, the First Presbyterian Church of Toledo's Sunday school students made a special delivery of over 100 pounds of food to the South Tama Food Pantry. Students and congregation members had collected food and canned goods as part of their annual Souper Bowl service ...
The March 20 Tama City Council meeting started with hearing updates from the Tama Economic Development Commission Executive Director Katherine Ollendieck. Arrangements for RAGBRAI’s arrival are slowly but surely coming together, with the estimated number of visitors to the county climbing. ...
What do an orphan train rider, a kidnapper, a betrayed wife, a church missionary, a wealthy businessman, a land baron’s wife, a maid, a farmer, a college student, an immigrant and a newspaper reporter have in common? They all had ties to Iowa, and their stories would forever become ...
At the Tama County Supervisors meeting on March 20, the decision was made to set a public hearing to discuss a possible Solar Energy Ordinance on April 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Toledo Reinig Center. The supervisors have been asking for and receiving opinions on the ordinance in the past ...
MONTOUR — The last week of February when the old telephone office burned will be remembered by the residents of the little town of Montour as the end of a landmark started more than 100 years ago. On Dec. 18, 1918, more than 100 years ago, delegates of the rural telephone lines met to form ...
The main bit of business done by the Toledo City Council on March 13's meeting was the honoring of baseball great and Toledo native Leonard "King" Cole. A star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs during their pennant-winning season in 1910, this departed citizen has become a local interest for ...
Things appear to be heating up even more in Tama County when it comes to renewable energy following the recent filing of several commercial solar easements. Roughly a month ago, the possibility of a commercial solar array being constructed in northeastern Tama County came to light following ...
On Saturday, March 18, downtown Tama will be bustling with activity as runners, walkers, and families gather for the first Irish Stampede 5K. This fun and free event for all ages is being organized by The Pump, a downtown bar and grill. Some of the race's biggest sponsors include the Tama ...
At the Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday, livestreaming was the main topic of discussion. Microphones and cameras have been long sought after by members of Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT), as well as other citizens who wish to watch the proceedings. Livestreaming the ...
The Midwest Children's Choir Festival will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Stephens Auditorium in Ames at 7 p.m. The South Tama Middle School vocal department under the direction of Christine McFate will participate in the Midwest Children’s Choir Festival. Students participating in the ...