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Tama County flag retirement ceremony held in Clutier

CLUTIER – As part of the joint meeting of the Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary held on Tuesday, June 23, at the Post home in Clutier, many flags were retired under The American Legion’s solemn Ceremony for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags.

Local kids need local advocates

GRUNDY COUNTY – The Iowa Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is returning to Grundy County, bringing fresh energy and new opportunities for community members to support children in the child welfare system. CASA has a long-standing presence across Iowa and nationwide, and we’re ...

More road problems, a Flag Day winner and a history-making appointment

TOLEDO – The Monday, June 29 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting featured a contentious start as the public comment section got spirited with the reading of a two-page statement by citizen Adam Todd. Todd read a statement touching on the county’s road conditions and an offhanded ...

Iowa Scenic Byways America 250 Road Trip tour wraps up at Meskwaki Settlement

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...

Area students named to ISU President’s List

AMES – The following local students were named to the President's List at Iowa State University. Students achieving this prestigious designation have maintained a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters. -Garwin: Moriah Rachel Groth, Communication Studies, B.A. -Gladbrook: Emma Grace ...

Celebrate the 2026 Tama County Fair!

GLADBROOK – Round up your friends and family and make plans to attend the 2026 Tama County Fair, happening Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19, at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Get ready for a week filled with excitement, entertainment, and the best of what our community has to offer. ...

Campaign scoop

VINTON – After orchestrating an upset victory over Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary on June 2, MAHA (“Make America Healthy Again”) darling and clean water advocate Zach Lahn has seemingly begun his general election campaign. Lahn, 40, a ...