Tama toledo news today PHOTO BY MICHAEL FIDO DAVIS. The meeting was held at the Tama Civic Center. When it comes to love and romance, face it men, we all could use a little help. Tana was just an absolute answer [] MARSHALLTOWN – Climbing ladders, extricating accident victims from vehicles, and quelling fires aren’t usually at the top of a high school student’s bucket list. To that end, on Thursday, Jan. Sean was born on June 30, 1968, in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Michael [] TOLEDO-Wayne Eugene Foreman, 94, of Toledo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama, Iowa. She worked as a CNA at Grandview Acres in Toledo. 5 general election ballot for Tama County Supervisor District 3, Heather Knebel, a 35-year-old Republican from rural Traer, sailed to victory in her [] TOLEDO – As the morning frost fought a losing battle against the rising sun of the new day, locals stretched, yawned, and made their way to this week’s supervisors meeting. Those attending from out of state included: Becky McComas Sarabia, California; John Cox, Sam Thiessen, Jim Roeder, Colorado; Kathy Cook McClannahan, Gary [] Thirty-year-old Toledo resident Theron Dale Garcia was arrested on Saturday, Feb. For STC Senior Isabelle ‘Belle’ Johannsen, these things have become expected parts of her life. 7 city ballots. A Traditional Wake will be held Sunday Evening, December 8, 2024 at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. 211 Aug 2, 2024 · In a sitdown interview with the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle, Hexter, 24, answered questions about his candidacy and shared his background. Inspired by her family, a friend, and a bit of the hot tv show “Chicago Fire,” [] TOLEDO – A chill lay in the morning air, a late fall touch that left windows covered with the designs of frost. Bids were taken for three parcels of farm ground to be rented. Chelsea Ahrens was approved to move from high school activity director to 7-12 activity director. “Local people were approached but they weren’t able to do it. It is being reprinted here as a courtesy to our readers. Condolences may be sent to Kyle and the family at Birkwood Village, 308 2nd St. Interment will follow at Buckingham Cemetery [] Dec 13, 2024 · TOLEDO-Audrey Ann Kramer Dodds, 99, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Reformed Baptist Church in Tama. The public comment time, which, as of late, has been filled with silence and idle chit chat due to the lack of interesting agenda items, [] TOLEDO – Under the shade of a giant oak tree and just a stone’s throw away from the local county Republicans’ campaign office, State Auditor Rob Sand – Iowa’s only statewide elected Democrat – spoke to about a dozen TAMA-TOLEDO — The combined population of Tama and Toledo at least tripled — temporarily, of course — on Thursday as thousands of RAGBRAI riders entered the conjoined communities to rest 13) TOLEDO — After serving for more than 18 years at the helm of the Tama County Auditor’s Office where she has handled everything from county budgets to elections to clerking for the board of supervisors, Laura Kopsa is set to retire. From the current Middle School Principal and Assistant Principal, Adams and Bolen will fill these same roles at the high school beginning next school year. First up on the agenda was the Hometown Action Team, which has been working to secure a Safe Routes to School grant. Dec 13, 2024 · TAMA — South Tama County girls basketball ended a 46-game winless streak on Monday, Dec. The activity that usually acts as the starter pistol to the [] Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. Kucera, a North Tama High School graduate and Traer resident, became a full-time deputy in 1983 and was elected sheriff in 2000. Ernie Perez. To that end, Tama County Public Health (TCPH) supported a variety of programs and services with the funds including [] Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. First up on the agenda was a culvert project. TOLEDO – Citizens paced, leaned against the walls, and participated in some mild conversation in the main hall of the Tama County Assessors building on Monday morning while the Board of Supervisors held a closed session. 8, 2024, click here: Call Report 12-02 thru 12-08 TOLEDO – Following a 14-month special investigation, the Iowa State Auditor’s office announced this week that former Tama County Conservation Director Stephen Mayne improperly spent nearly $77,000 in public funds. 3) in a vote of 3-2, the Tama County Board of Supervisors terminated the county’s longtime human resources manager while also beginning the difficult work of addressing a looming nearly $1 million budget shortfall. Fletcher was one of several volunteers, many of them fellow school district retirees, who joined with current staff and students last [] TOLEDO – On this drizzly Monday morning, with dark, brooding clouds hanging low overhead in typical fall fashion, the usual county government onlookers filed in for the weekly supervisors’ meeting. 17, on multiple charges including attempted murder. TOLEDO – As a fog lay lifeless in the sky like a raccoon on the side of the highway, the usual group of local government spectators cut through the wet, dreary morning to attend this week’s Supervisors meeting. 8, 2024, click here: Call Report 12-02 thru 12-08 Nov 22, 2024 · Mary R Lamb, 79, of Fond du Lac, died at home in hospice care, on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by nieces, friends and home caregivers. NEWS CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO — Members of the public including representatives of Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT) as well as attorneys for Salt Creek Wind pictured in the Tama County Administration Building boardroom during a Zoning Commission public hearing held on Nov. com NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY MICHAEL D. For some, a lot of help. The four-lane road is the fourth alignment of the highway here since 1926. “This whole thing revolves around [] Last Monday morning, as the chilly October breeze blew through town, the usual group of locals met for the week’s supervisors meeting. This Monday, locals made quick work of nature’s delicately feathered ice crystals and drove up to join in the week’s Supervisors meeting. She grew up in Eldorado and was a graduate of Rosendale High [] Oct 25, 2024 · Ahead of the Nov. Anna worked as a waitress in her high school days at Dick’s Restaurant. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with a Service honoring Linda at 2:00 PM. DAVIS — In March, the city of Tama installed two fixed site traffic cameras, one in the 1700 block of TAMA-Kathryn Bullard “Kwe-kwe-ta-se-no-ge”, 83, of Tama, passed away, Sunday, December 8, 2024 at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. During a news conference held Wednesday morning, State Auditor Rob Sand discussed his office’s findings — namely, that Mayne, who Tama-Toledo News Chronicle rmaharry@timesrepublican. Brewer, 73, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his daughter’s home under the care of Unity-Point Hospice. South Tama Elementary received the highest rating of the three buildings, earning a Commendable rating this year – same as last year – with a score of Retired South Tama County teacher Denise Fletcher has a simple motto when it comes to volunteer projects within the adjoining communities she calls home — if you want it, you’ve got to do it. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Friday, November [] Rain was coming down icey spurts to freeze on the cold pavement. The long list of council to-do’s started with the approval of four resolutions back to back to back to back. As a new Board that will be installed into office January 1, 2025, we would request the current Board to refrain from appointing new members to the zoning board of adjustment to replace Todd Sebesta and Kurt Kelley and any further appointments. News Chronicle correspondents carefully reviewed the highlights and here is their list. This week we feature our final set of responses: David Turner who is running unopposed for District 2 as a Republican. TOLEDO – Citizens awoke Monday to a winter morning covered in frost. She attended country school in the Toledo Township area and helped her parents on the farm. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. The Tama County Courthouse. TOLEDO-Lois Ruth (Rairdin) Chaska, 80, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. It’s the smallest of the four ships of their fleet but still was quite large from my perspective. Much discussion was had, and a few council members were [] This week’s Tama City Council meeting started with the approval of a special assessment waiver for a local property. And usually before the end of January, most if not all our resolutions have been long forgotten and definitely broken. 23, after Tama-Toledo’s annual Christmas parade through downtown Toledo, a new tradition began. Like I’ve said before, my family is superstitious, but if you have as much bad luck as we do, you get that way. Karina Cooper's first degree murder trial is scheduled to begin in Tama County District Court on May 20, 2024. It’s the first win of the season for the Trojans (1-3), and the Oct 3, 2024 · TOLEDO – Following a 14-month special investigation, the Iowa State Auditor’s office announced this week that former Tama County Conservation Director Stephen Mayne improperly spent nearly $77,000 in public funds. To address the greatest need for blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competition. Last year, VITA volunteers prepared and filed over 70 With the sun starting its daily decline citizens gathered for the Tama City Council meeting. Now, with the help of some major state and local grants, work is moving forward steadily with plans to have [] TAMA – The Tama City Council knocked the newly fallen snow off the bottoms of their shoes and started the meeting as the sun sat on a chilly Monday night. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the South Tama County High School in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. People are probably aware of the new store built on the east side of town. Woken up by loud crashing noises, Ty Rosenberger and Tamara Mauskemo expected an intruder, only to be surprised with flames and smoke. She grew up in Tama County, Iowa, with her parents Carrie and Vernon Becker, and her 4 sisters: Jane (Jack) Bogue, Ruth Becker, Marlene (Dene) Rhoads and Mary Ann (Richard) Gardner. PHOTO BY MICHAEL D. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery [] TOLEDO-Sean Michael McFate, 56, of Toledo, passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. He is also charged with kidnapping in the first degree and domestic abuse for the tieing up and strangling [] Today prices of farmland in Iowa average $12,000 per acre with some ranging to $26,000. To view the Tama County Sheriff’s Office call report (press version) for Dec. State, Toledo, for candidates names to be included on the Nov. NEWS CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO. Cody Weaver led the Mustangs with 16 points, one of five in [] TOLEDO – History was made in Tama County this past Tuesday evening when voters elected a woman to the board of supervisors for the first time ever. 29, 2022, to address a proposal for a six-month wind On Nov. Although no official action was taken, the supervisors [] A direct ballot initiative specific to all Tama County voters was passed in Tuesday’s election with overwhelming support. A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. It’s the first win of the season for the Trojans (1-3), and the program’s first win since a 37-35 win over Marshalltown on Nov. Lauderdale on Saturday, January 4 for a cruise on the “Grandeur of the Sea,” Royal Caribbean Cruise line. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Vining, Iowa. From there the council moved on to talk about EMS. The first resolution was to temporarily close Siegel Street between 3rd and [] TAMA – An individual was found dead after first responders were called to a house fire in the 600 block of Hall Street in Tama last Friday morning, according to a press release from the Tama Police Department. One of the most interesting agenda items this week was to discuss the relationships between the County Attorney, the Board of [] The Toledo City Council meeting this week got right to business discussing bids for the wastewater treatment plant disinfection improvements project. before returning home about two years ago and switching careers in the process, following in his father’s footsteps and taking a job [] In a sitdown interview with the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle, Hexter, 24, answered questions about his candidacy and shared his background. Funeral services for were held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00 p. Kaplan, 72, of Garwin, passed away, Monday, December 23, 2024, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Hilmer, as he had not had time to review the contract and had many questions. TOLEDO-Anna Katherine (Kunch) Smith, 89, of Toledo, was born on February 15, 2025 from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. During a news conference held Wednesday morning, State Auditor Rob Sand discussed his office’s findings — namely, that Mayne, who Dec 11, 2024 · To view the Tama County Sheriff’s Office call report (press version) for Dec. 27. ” Ryan Cooper was murdered in his rural Traer home as a result of two gunshot wounds to the face back in June of 2021. 3) in a vote of 3-2, the Tama County Board of Supervisors terminated the county’s longtime human resources manager while also beginning TOLEDO – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) helps lower-income households file their tax returns for free, enabling them to receive the tax credits they’ve earned. , age 75 of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the evening of January 5, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. 2, 2024, through Dec. 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. The line of vehicles filled up 3rd Street in Tama from Highway 63 to the Civic Center’s parking lot, but even that wasn’t enough room. 2 robbery at the Tama-Toledo Eagles Club. After sharing a bit of background and addressing prior comments and actions she had experienced, [] Tama-Toledo News Chronicle rmaharry@timesrepublican. Terry Branstad under controversial circumstances in 2014, the future of the building that housed it in the heart of Toledo was murky at best. She was born on February 19, 1945, in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of Edward and Laura Koepke. Visitation will Monday night’s South Tama County school board meeting started with a blaze: during the public comments, board member Jackie Ellenbecker, who was elected less than a year ago in November of 2023, asked to speak and delivered her resignation letter. Convicted felon Matthew Lee Moore, 42, was arrested [] Outgoing Tama County Sheriff Dennis Kuceras sits at his desk in Toledo as he prepares to retire and pass the torch to his successor, Casey Schmidt, at the beginning of the new year. ” I will guide you [] On December 13, the Rosenberger family’s life would be turned upside down. in Toledo will be closed to public until further notice. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Christ United Methodist Church in Toledo. Dallas was born on February 18, 1942, in Elberon, [] Linda R. The city will finish the drive taking it TAMA – After months of searching for the right candidate, the Tama-Toledo Christian School (TTCS) has a new leader following the recent hiring of administrator Tana Whitton of Ankeny and formerly of Las Vegas. in Marshalltown with a focus on pickleball paddles, apparel and accessories. The University of Iowa Aircare chopper [] TOLEDO – As the sun started to dim and duck behind the western horizon, the Toledo Council meeting kicked off on Monday evening. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Tama. Ahead of the Nov. [] Julia was born on September 28, 1920, in Toledo Township, the daughter of William and Mary (Zmolek) Husak. The first item on the agenda that tapped the ball and got things rolling down the pike was the contract for the 5th Street realignment. And while many of those in attendance were eager for the commission to make a recommendation on the county’s more than one-year-old draft utility scale solar energy Feb 9, 2024 · When the Iowa Juvenile Home/Girls State Training School closed at the order of then-Gov. When the clock struck five with its balled fists on Monday, the Toledo City Council meeting was called to order. Currently, funds coming in via the EMS transfer contract are split with 80% going into the general fund and 20% going into the EMS trust. He graduated from STC. TOLEDO – Last Monday (Feb. PHOTO BY JEFF MORRISON The Tama County Board of Supervisors are attempting to enter a contract with the Human Resource director, Tammy Wise. It was her wish to be cremated and there will be no services at this time. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. inside the Administration Building boardroom in Toledo including District 2 Supervisor David Turner (R-Tama), District 3 Supervisor Heather Knebel (R TAMA-Larry Dale Walz, 78, of Tama, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Braving the chilly air in knit caps and mittens, the usual group made their way to the week’s supervisors meeting. And today we have deadly chemicals and pollutants spilling from crop lands, and packed factory farms and slaughterhouses, all destroying the quality of our streams, lakes, rivers, underground aquifers and air, while many pollutants are streamlined down through the old tile As the 2024 fall sports season came to an end, several South Tama Trojan athletes were honored for their performances. DAVIS MARSHALLTOWN — In the 17 years that she has owned and operated NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY Kelli and Craig McCreary of rural Toledo converse with engineer Ben Wilkinson of MSA Professional Services during a meeting about the planned roundabout at the intersection of Highway 63 and Business 30 last Tuesday night. In 1995, she married Arthur Goecke and they moved to Grinnell, Iowa, in 1999. mitchellfh. Davis. If you didn’t have to be out, you weren’t out, unless you were SRO Vern Jefferson and Army recruiter Sgt. He’s seen all over town, [] Tama Mayor Brian Hanus swears in and then pets new Tama Police K-9 Officer Creed. On Monday, Jan. You have “me. LaRue was a cook at South Tama Schools, retiring in 1989. 8, 2022, Tama County voters approved a public measure to put five members back on the board of supervisors. For at least 15 years, a commercial wind energy project going by the name of Salt Creek Wind has been in some stage of development in central Tama County by either Wind Capital Group (prior to 2019) or by [] On Saturday, Nov. Interment will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Radcliffe Cemetery in [] Nov 8, 2024 · TOLEDO – The long-awaited day has come and gone. Joan (Joann) was born on New Year's Eve of 1939. After [] Category:Sports - Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. com NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY — Doby and Lane Williams are the founders, owners and operators of Battle Paddles USA, which is headquartered at 405 S. A phone call, a text, an email, and before you know it, you’ve fallen for a scam. You all know this, right? Today’s article is mainly for the guys. 30, 2024, along with the four other Supervisors, the Sheriff, and the Auditor. 6, the coalition’s persistent demands for a moratorium were seemingly granted by the newly-seated, five-member board of supervisors, who orchestrated a TAMA — An individual was found dead after first responders were called to a house fire in the 600 block of Hall Street in Tama on Friday morning, according to a press TOLEDO – Citizens paced, leaned against the walls, and participated in some mild conversation in the main hall of the Tama County Assessors building last Monday morning La Terraza Mexican Grill and Seafood Owner Carmelo Saldana, who owns locations in Tama, Toledo (pictured) and Traer, closed his doors on Monday as part of the “A Day Without Immigrants” national protest. After failed attempts by area legislators to reopen the facility, lawsuits and injunctions filed ultimately had no [] Oct 11, 2024 · Editor’s note: A photo was not made available to the newspaper for Lenhart. NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY TOLEDO – Tama County Public Health & Home Care is literally on a roll in 2025. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. TAMA – The Tama City Council meeting moved the needle on the excitement meter just a tad throughout its evening business on Monday. Sophomore Olivia [] TAMA-Karl Walter Moeller, 55, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. com NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY — “Red Earth Nation: A History of the Meskwaki Settlement” is a new book by author Eric Steven Zimmer, with a foreword written by the tribe’s Historic Preservation Director Johnathan Buffalo and Meskwaki Tribal Court Senior Deputy TAMA-Carol Lee Anderson, 87, of Tama, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A record-breaking year for the annual event, with 165 cars in all. Interment will follow at Buckingham Cemetery [] On Nov. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. [] TOLEDO-Dallas Dean Haas, 82, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Premier Estates of Toledo. Parcel 1 went [] TAMA — When Abigail Chyma started with South Tama girls wrestling as a freshman, there were only two girls total on the roster. TOLEDO — Back in 2022, the nonprofit Toledo Economic Development corporation stepped in to purchase a pair of historic but deteriorating downtown buildings that had once housed the Horbach Furniture store for around three decades. Iowa High School Class of 2025 students, including homeschoolers, pursuing programs of study in any At Monday’s board meeting, the transfers of Ben Adams and Scott Bolen were made official. After weeks of preparation, Toledo Heights Park has been turned from a place of recreation to a place of celebration. And while many of those in attendance were eager for the commission to make a recommendation on the county’s more than one-year-old draft utility scale solar energy TAMA-Lorraine Keahna “Niadi”, 84, of Tama, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her Wikiup (home) on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Brent Bible has made three meals for Tama and Marshalltown residents, and he will host a spaghetti meal this Sunday at Triumph Recovery Center in Marshalltown. A Mass of NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL AMBULANCE DAVIS — The lights were flashing and the monsters were lined up on the grass. This is Karg’s third year as assistant principal with the district. Discussed [] TOLEDO-Geraldine Carol “Gerry” Zmolek, 94, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Interment will follow at St. After a high-octane first quarter between the Mustangs and Trojans, East Marshall blew past South Tama for an 88-48 romp at STC High School. For the Toledo Police Department, scams come in waves, with on average around ten being reported [] TOLEDO – After serving for more than 18 years at the helm of the Tama County Auditor’s Office where she has handled everything from county budgets to elections to clerking for the board of supervisors, Laura Kopsa is set to retire. He lives in Tama. Last year, Nedra moved to an assisted living [] TAMA-TOLEDO — LifeServe Blood Center is participating in The We Give Blood campaign, the first of its kind nationally. Inurnment will take place in [] TOLEDO-Leslie Robert “Les” Koch, 80, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. A Traditional Wake will be held Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. , Apt. At their latest meeting, there was a vague item under HR. The two came on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 20-21. Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. Superintendent John Cain issued the following letter to Trojan families, which is printed in its entirety below. 2, four of the newly-elected five took their seats at 8:30 a. 22, 2022. TOLEDO – The Tama County Zoning Commission’s latest meeting drew a packed house inside the supervisors’ chambers on Wednesday, April 17, at the Administration Building in Toledo. On April 29 of this year, Danker, now 27 and formerly of Shellsburg, was arrested in Cedar Rapids by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office and charged later that day with first degree murder for acting “in concert with Karina Cooper to kill Ryan Cooper. This agreement is between the Toledo Police Department and the TOLEDO-Joseph P. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Brewer, of Toledo; their children: Paula, Holly (Neil) Jacobson, of Marshalltown, [] Heaven had a reunion on the afternoon of Friday, January 24, 2025. A Traditional Wake will be held Thursday evening, October 31, 2024 at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. District 2 includes all of Otter Creek Township and [] CHELSEA — Rob Fattig grew up in Chelsea, graduated from South Tama County High School in 2006, went to Central College and spent over a decade in the engineering field with Pella Corp. Steven Buchanan Sr. It continues to grow and [] TOLEDO – In what has become a multiyear saga mired in controversy, the developers behind Salt Creek Wind (SCW) – the latest iteration of a central Tama County commercial wind energy project – might finally begin construction following the outcome of a contentious Tama County Zoning Board of Adjustment appeal hearing. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. 5 election, Tama-Grundy Publishing correspondent Michael Davis sent questionnaires to all the candidates running for the Tama County Board of Supervisors. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama, with Father Michael McAndrew as the officiant. Although it came at the end of the meeting, after a [] This coming Friday is Valentine’s Day of course. A Tama man was arrested last Monday afternoon over allegations that he stole his stepfather’s AR-15 style rifle TOLEDO – It may be ‘October’ but news that Mark Doland, Republican nominee for Tama County Supervisor District 4, previously resigned from his position as a Mahaska County supervisor will be no ‘surprise’ to TOLEDO – Fog lay thick over the landscape like a fallen cloud, and more than the usual few gathered for this week’s Supervisors’ meeting. Kopsa, 63, a Democrat from Tama, said her decision to retire has everything to do with family. newslink. Center St. 14, braving inclement weather to host the annual food drive. Survivors include one daughter, Briana [] TAMA-Norma Jean Ledvina, 93, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. Tuesday saw Tama County residents strolling under rain leaking clouds to cast their votes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Steve’s name [] TOLEDO – It seems turbulence has yet again hit the highly controversial Salt Creek Wind project. Nov 1, 2024 · TAMA-Larry Dale Walz, 78, of Tama, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. She will be laid to rest at a future date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. A Mutual Law Enforcement Aid agreement was approved by the council. This brought several questions from the chairman, Mr. In cross country, STC junior Barrett Jesina earned all-conference honors by finishing in seventh place at the WaMaC conference meet. 5, 2024 General Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing correspondent Michael Davis sent questionnaires to all the candidates running for the Tama County Board of Supervisors. Both the prosecution and the defense in the case agree [] South Tama County Community School District, Tama-Toledo The South Tama County Community School District located in Tama-Toledo includes three buildings — an elementary, middle, and high school. “The South Tama County Community [] Category:Opinion - Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. Duane Merrill Freese, 94, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tama. Sitting at a table beneath a partition like they’re taking at school, locals voted Jan 3, 2025 · Michael D. 12, [] Local News The shopping list. 1, 2024, click here: cr_press 11-25 thru 12-1. In 1950, she married Wayne Neville, moved to toledo, Iowa, and raised Dawn, Vickie and Wayne, Jr. On August 2, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Atchison at the Presbyterian parsonage in Toledo. When asked about his reason for running to serve HD53, which includes all of Poweshiek County and about ¾ of Tama County excluding the northeast quadrant, Hexter pointed to the theme of opportunity. 21 at 5 p. This was the 2024 Tama-Toledo Chamber Car Show. Records were set, barriers were broken, and bids at state championships were had. The entire crew consisted of about 800 crew members, who catered to [] After exactly a month from the last meeting, the STC School Board had plenty to get to on Monday night. A sea of headlights flowed down Ross Street, as an estimated 200 cars went to witness the display. News Chronicle note: This story first appeared in the Times-Republican newspaper as part of a special Progress section. , citizens paced, leaned against [] The last day for candidates to file nomination papers for city offices is Thursday, Sept. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. Patrick “Jim” Walsh, age 80 of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown rejoining his wife, Linda. This price was reduced by $68,000 due to the culvert needing to be completely replaced instead [] TAMA – After months of searching for the right candidate, the Tama-Toledo Christian School (TTCS) has a new leader following the recent hiring of administrator Tana Whitton of Ankeny and formerly of Las Vegas. On Tuesday, Nov. I'm interested in (please check all that apply) TAMA — A spiritual awakening has caused a Tama County resident to utilize his cooking skills and provide free meals to anyone and everyone. Joan also had a half-brother, Vernon “Dutch” (Kelly) Becker, he grew up in Cedar [] TOLEDO — After a slight delay due to a juror arriving late at the Tama County Courthouse, testimony in the trial of the former Elberon Public Library director charged with soliciting a group of children to vandalize the facility last May began on Tuesday morning. Between the wind and the rain and everything else that seemed to fall from the sky, last TOLEDO – Last Monday (Feb. Held on Tuesday, due to the Veterans Day holiday, the meeting started off like it does most weeks, with the Tama County Engineer’s regular report. It is the hope of this group that the excitement of pickleball will spread throughout the community and there will be enough interest in this sport that very soon some pickleball courts can be built for all of Tama-Toledo to enjoy. MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel, located about four miles west of Tama-Toledo along Highway 30, remains one of the area’s biggest draws for gaming enthusiasts, music fans and anyone else looking to enjoy a night out away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. TAMA-TOLEDO — The South Tama County High School Class of 1969 celebrated its 55-year milestone with a reunion on Sept. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. -- File photo. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at [] With Christmas just around the corner, the usual grouping of locals gathered for this week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting along with several others. Both the museum and the genealogy library will remain closed for the winter season. With people packed into the meeting room like presents in a stocking, the main topic on everyone’s mind was the proposed contract for County Human Resources Manager Tammy Wise. No one raised a paddle or spoke at a high rate of speed, but the auction was successful. I have one month on the books as a new Tama County Supervisor and wanted to share some highlights with everyone! I was sworn in on Dec. A few [] The Sheda family took off from Ft. The family home located in rural Toledo, just north of town, caught fire in the wee hours of last Friday morning. com or call [] TAMA — East Marshall boys basketball had a little more in the tank at South Tama on Monday night. Running unopposed on the Nov. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www. The duo [] TOLEDO – As the bitterly cold winter air had everyone bundled up with mittens and scarves, blowing little clouds in the frigid temperatures, citizens made their way to this week’s Tama County supervisors meeting. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a formal celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Carol was born on December 25, 1936, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Frederick and Carrie (Rutledge) Buckley. It can happen to anyone. After [] Dec 27, 2024 · Chester Jerry Bearden, 86, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away on December 11, 2024 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. On October 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to Joseph Benda at St. When the whistle blew though, Autumn Elsbury clocked into work, and the South Tama County junior capped an Grinnell edges STC on Senior Night February 14, 2025 - Local Sports. Frazier had made it a regional hit in the 1960s, but the Oak Ridge Boys took it into the stratosphere. In addition, Jesina went on to qualify for the State Cross Country meet and finished [] Tama-Toledo News Chronicle rmaharry@timesrepublican. m. TOLEDO – After waking up to a county blanketed in a dove white fluffy coating of snow, the usual Monday morning group of government conscious citizens sullied the fallen snowflakes with their footprints as they came out to attend this week’s As everyone knows, it’s that time of the year to make our annual resolutions for the new year–2025–Lose weight, exercise more; go to church; read more, watch TV less; and so on and so forth. The Tama PD, Tama Fire Department, Toledo Fire Department and Tama EMS were initially dispatched to the [] Wanda Lee Kapayou, 72, of Des Moines and formerly of Tama, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home. But there is good news. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Tama VFW. Tama man arrested for allegedly threatening family, stealing AR-15. The couple started farming in rural Vining. Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. Karg’s resignation comes a month after high [] It started with one drop, then there was a second and a third, and before you knew it, the Toledo Heights soccer field needed a lifeguard. The number thirteen is taboo, no one ever walks under a ladder, and black cats are the root of all evil. A Private Family Interment will follow [] As for “Elvira” itself, Sterban credits producer Ron Chancey with suggesting that the group take a stab at the song. A Traditional Wake will be held Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025 at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Visitation will be [] Clockwise from top left, Tama County Supervisors-elect Mark Doland, Heather Knebel, Curt Kupka, and David Turner. The 2024 Trunk or Treat put on by Tama County 911 Saturday was stepped up this year as not only local emergency vehicles were present, but a helicopter. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. A few days later, they recorded their version, and it felt like a hit and went down easily, according to Sterban. He’s a local boy. S. During the latter part of the meeting which began at 8:30 a. Now, Chyma will be part of the Trojans’ biggest group yet going to next week’s state tournament, qualifying five grapplers from a Class 2A qualifier in the home gym at South Tama [] Tama citizens have been wondering what is happening as far as the Lincoln Bridge is concerned. A total of 67 individuals attended the events with 47 being classmates. [But] God is good. It happens everywhere, including Tama County, where residents have lost thousands of dollars to such malicious ruses. TAMA – Lying on the floor in front of the audience of this week’s Tama City Council meeting was a special guest: Creed, a four-legged, tail wagging, K-9 officer was present to be sworn into the Tama Police Department with his partner Logan Another year of exemplary performances have come and gone in the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle coverage area. TAMA COUNTY – Conservation Districts of Iowa is partnering with Tama Soil and Water Conservation District to foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering local, regional and statewide scholarships. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Tama County Historical Society Museum. It happens everywhere, including Tama Tama man arrested for allegedly threatening family, stealing AR-15 Danker’s murder trial reset for a third time to late summer 2025 Covering local news and sports in Tama, Toledo and the southern half of Tama County. , Toledo, Iowa. Students, fans [] TAMA — South Tama County girls basketball ended a 46-game winless streak on Monday, Dec. Papers must be filed with the Tama County Auditor - Commissioner of Elections Office, 104 W. inside the Administration Building boardroom in Toledo including District 2 Supervisor David Turner (R-Tama), District 3 Supervisor Heather Knebel (R With great purpose, Tama-Toledo Christian School makes steady progress toward August 2025 start date February 7, 2025 - Local News. It was senior night on The Facebook page (Tama-Toledo Big Dill Picklers) now has 53 members and is growing daily. Tana was just an absolute answer [] TOLEDO – After spending almost all of her adult life working – starting out at 17 as a rural country school teacher and only retiring from Toledo City Hall in her mid 80s – lifelong Toledo resident Shirley Otterman joins the TOLEDO — A Marshalltown man with an extensive rap sheet has been arrested and charged by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the late December burglaries of the Garwin and Gladbrook American Legions as well as a Jan. She was a wonderful mother, homemaker, and Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tama County was awarded American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used specifically for public health. Kopsa, 63, a Democrat from Tama, said her decision to retire has everything to [] Last week’s Toledo City Council meeting started out with an auction of sorts, with Mayor Brian Sokol standing in as the auctioneer. According to public records, Garcia hit his victim with a folding stool before going to get an ax. Nedra Ann (Hicks) Neville was born the daughter of Morgan and Viola Hicks, of Malcolm, Iowa. La Terraza Mexican Grill and Seafood Owner Carmelo Saldana, who owns locations in Tama, Toledo (pictured) and Traer, closed his doors on Monday as part of the “A Day Without Immigrants” national protest. Covering local news and sports in Tama, Toledo and the southern half of Tama County. Sep 20, 2024 · This week’s Tama City Council meeting started with the approval of a special assessment waiver for a local property. Highway 30 Tama-Toledo bypass at the west end of that bypass August 13, 2011, in Toledo. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Morgan Cemetery on the Meskwaki [] Dec 4, 2024 · To view the Tama County Sheriff’s Office call report (press version) for Nov. 25, 2024, through Dec. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Tama with Pastor Clint Anderson officiating. Traditional Graveside Services will be TAMA – The morning sun glints off the metal of his helmet as the horse hair blows in the wind, the chainmail clinks, the leather yawns, and Levi Bogue wades through the grass, a vision from millennia past. College commitments The STC Class of 2024 proved to be one for the history A very small ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the U. The high bidder, who was awarded the contract, was Scharnweber’s. I'm interested in (please check all that apply) Daily Newsletter; The Tama County Administration Building at 104 W State St. Converging on the Tama County Courthouse early Monday were citizens from all around the county to witness a historical event. PHOTO COURTESY GOOGLE EARTH TOLEDO – Karina Cooper’s motion South Tama County district leaders announced the death of a sophomore student on Tuesday morning and canceled all activities for the day while offering grief support services for those affected by the situation. A Family Graveside Service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. District 2 includes all of Otter Creek Township and [] May 3, 2024 · TOLEDO – The Tama County Zoning Commission’s latest meeting drew a packed house inside the supervisors’ chambers on Wednesday, April 17, at the Administration Building in Toledo. High school assistant principal Amy Karg’s resignation was approved for the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Starting off the meeting was Marty Wymore of Region 6 Resource Partners, who spoke to the supervisors about the senior public transit services, People Rides. 3 days ago · Category:Obituaries - Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. 3,684 likes · 389 talking about this. 9, with a 34-28 win over Union Community at STC High School. The council approved a payment of approximately $13,000 for the work done on the culvert. The store has put in a drive leading to their business. This week we feature responses from Democrat Bruce Lenhart of Tama and Republican Curt Kupka [] Nov 22, 2024 · TAMA-Karl Walter Moeller, 55, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Visitation will be held at 10:00AM followed by a Service at 11:00AM led by [] Dec 27, 2024 · TAMA-Charise Idell Lasley, 40, of Tama, passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2024. The measure was to make EMS an essential service of the county and creating a 75 cent levy to TAMA-Phyllis Ann Morrow, 69, of Tama, passed away October 28, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. jddjgw ghslyz szioy ujbhnaa wjcnmpp vhvgzm mox rjukb fpe phugck poqpch jxdhv cvua eyz menge