As if a faucet had been left on in the sky, Tama-Toledo endured its fair share of rain last Friday. It came down like cats, dogs, frogs, lizards, and wizards, for a while, making the park a lake and ...

Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of Iowa’s emergency response system, especially in rural areas. As the state faces a growing crisis in recruitment and retention, it’s time to take a closer ...

Elsbury made a statement on the national stage this week, wrestling her way to a silver medal finish in the Junior Women’s ...

GLADBROOK – Rhianna Murty of Gladbrook was crowned the 2025 Tama County Fair Queen this past Tuesday evening at the ...

For the first time in nearly a decade, South Tama has a new cross country coach. After being led by head coach Robert ...

Stacy Koeppen has an extensive background in the home health care and nursing fields, and as of July 1, she’s putting those skills to use as the new CEO/executive director of the Tama County Public ...

After six days of emotional testimony, digital forensics, and conflicting accounts, closing arguments concluded on Friday, ...

The local country and rock band Under Current played to a great crowd on Saturday evening at Windy Goat Acres in Chelsea. Those sitting in the audience couldn’t keep seated in their lawn chairs for ...

TOLEDO – On July 9, the Tama County Citizens to Restore Democracy held a successful gathering in Toledo, beginning with an informal dinner that facilitated networking and camaraderie among attendees.

Jonathan Meyer. Let me preface this story by saying: I am no hater of animals. I love animals and generally live with a deep respect for all creatures. That being said, I do not take well to surprises ...