DYSART – Dysart’s Christmas on Main – the Dysart Development Corporations’ annual kickoff to the holiday season – was held on Saturday, Dec. 7, and, according to event organizers, was another huge success. While Santa and Mrs. Claus were in attendance at the community building mostly ...
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 last week's supervisors meeting. Tama County Engineer Ben ...
Earlier this year, Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) congratulated Alexa Rocha-Ayala of South Tama County Elementary School on being selected the countywide winner in its Stewardship Week Poster Contest. Tama SWCD now has the pleasure to announce Alexa’s artwork is also the ...
DES MOINES – After a very dry September and October, above-average rainfall in November improved drought conditions for most of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. November’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 3.25 inches, or 1.43 inches above normal. Total ...
DUNKERTON — They met at the station — and took the station with them. In mid-November, a host of preservationists and volunteers moved an 1883 train depot originally located in Lincoln, Iowa, from a site north of Dunkerton into town, on what is a growing history campus. Black Hawk ...
TRAER – On Nov. 10, 2024, the community gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of local youth at the annual 4-H awards program held at the Traer Memorial Building. The event recognized the hard work, creativity, and leadership skills of 4-H members who have made significant ...
GREEN MOUNTAIN — The annual Iowa Department of Education (DOE) School Performance Profile report indicated there is room for improvement at the GMG Community School District, but also positive things to recognize. Superintendent Chris Petersen said the profile is only one measure showing ...
TOLEDO - The historic Wieting Theatre will ring with holiday melodies and good cheer as it hosts its first-ever Ugly Sweater Sing-Along Night on Saturday, December 14, blending community caroling with variety show performances and a festive soup supper. "I grew up as a choir kid and have ...
The Gladbrook Auxiliary members met on Dec. 2 and made popcorn balls for the Santa Sacks. The group made 400 balls. Trudi Scott made caramel corn for the Westbrook Acres Santa Sacks. The Santa Sacks were handed out at the Gladbrook Tree Lighting by Santa Claus in the Festival of Trees on Dec. ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Legion and Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 11, for their Christmas Supper at 6:30 p.m. The Jr. Auxiliary will be conducting a Candlelight Christmas Program. All food is furnished. Hostesses are Becky Fevold, Katie Auer, and Anna Miller. The Auxiliary will have ...