TOLEDO – Thirty-plus people gathered on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, to experience Republican Adam Steen, candidate for Iowa governor, at his campaign stop held in Toledo at Holy Grounds ...

It’s the start of a new year, which means another Iowa legislative session begins. While I’m hopeful some good will come out ...

The 2026 Legislative got underway this week with the usual pomp and circumstance of speeches from the House leadership and the addresses from Governor Reynolds, Chief Justice Christensen of the Iowa ...

A rare weather phenomenon known as ‘snow rollers’ formed in and around northern Tama County during the night of Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – leading to some fascinating photos. “It was weird but neat,” ...

For Abigail Chyma, staying busy has always come naturally. From athletics and academics to leadership and involvement, Chyma ...

TRAER – This past November, North Tama Class of 2024 alumnus Ryan Hosek of rural Traer was among the more than 5,000 FFA members who received the American FFA Degree during the 98th annual National ...

TOLEDO – South Tama County Superintendent John Cain addressed the Tama County Board of Supervisors about options regarding ...

Ryan Hosek of Traer was named to Buena Vista University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Hosek was among more than 560 students named ...

Wartburg College recently recognized 570 students who were named to the 2025 Fall Term Dean’s List. Local students honored ...

We are back at the Capitol in Des Moines and the 2026 legislative session has officially started. The first week is always ...

The Union school board is hoping to move ahead with infrastructure improvements using future sales tax revenue following the failure this past November of the district’s second attempt at a bond ...

The Lady Redhawks wrestled their way to a third-place finish out of a dozen teams at the Perry Girls Wrestling Tournament held on Friday, Jan. 16. North Tama senior Addison “Addy” Hochstetler earned a ...