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Stop, collaborate, and audition

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The Wieting Theatre is set to bring small-town charm to life with its upcoming production of One Stoplight Town, by Tracy Wells, under the direction of local theater legend Mary Fasse-Shaw. The play, which will take the stage this summer, is a heartwarming and humorous look at the lives of ...

Drove my Chevy to the tax levy

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For those who felt a longing to spend more time in the company of the Tama County Supervisors after last week's meeting, the group held two public hearings to hear from citizens about the proposed levy rates. The first hearing was held at the Toledo Reinig Center on the evening of March 25, ...

Tri-County Community Band returns for 2025 Performance

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The Tri-County Community Band will begin rehearsals once again for their annual performance at the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival, which will be on Friday, May 16 at the Tama Civic Center. If you have a musical background, you are encouraged to attend rehearsals on Monday evenings from 7 to ...

Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week in Tama County

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IOWA – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 7-12. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host “I Spy Cy” activities and educational events throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of ISU Extension and Outreach throughout the state. “This ...

The need for speed(ing tickets)

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If you were out driving on March 17, chances are you saw a few more cop cars than usual. This was an event put together by the Tama Police Department to focus on traffic laws and safety. Officer Tyler Chekal explained the initiative. "This project was funded by the state as a part of a ...

The Ghost with the most

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Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice...Beet...oh...well, that was close. The 2025 South Tama High School Musical is Beetlejuice Jr. A tune or two for the recently deceased will be sung at the Wieting Theater, from April 3-5. This is the first STC production for new staff member John Loos. Taking off ...