GLADBROOK – In an update/clarification to a story first published on Dec. 27 about a possible oil leak on a Vienna Wind Farm turbine near Gladbrook, MidAmerican Energy says photographic evidence illustrates ‘lubricant residue’ – a condition the company plans to address later this ...
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. “Local people were approached but they weren’t able to do it. [But] God is ...
GRUNDY CENTER – On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, four Grundy County elected officials were administered the oath of office including (clockwise from top left) returning Sheriff Kirk Dolleslager (R-Wellsburg), newly-elected District 5 Supervisor Jeffrey Pabst (R-Grundy Center), returning District 3 ...
GRUNDY CENTER – On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, the Grundy County Board of Supervisors held a special organizing meeting after newly-elected supervisors Jeffrey Pabst (R-Grundy Center) of District 5 and LJ Kopsa (R-Beaman) of District 1 were sworn in alongside returning District 3 Supervisor Vic ...
GRUNDY CENTER – On Jan. 4, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., a Grundy County Sheriff’s Deputy clocked a truck northbound on T-19 coming out of Wellsburg at 93 mph in a 55 mph zone. The deputy turned on his emergency lights and sirens and the suspect fled leading the deputy on a pursuit that ...
The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team completed a successful year of advocating and educating themselves and others about the beef industry and beef production. Team members participated in Cattlemen at the Capitol, took field trips, made multiple appearances on radio, presentations to consumers, ...
TAMA COUNTY – Since 2011, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has hosted Operation Christmas Meal, a hunger relief effort supporting Iowa families in need of a helping hand, especially during the holidays. Throughout the first two weeks of December, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation hosts ...
TOLEDO – Join Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) for its 51st event, “Baking from the Earth: Ancient Grains.” The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, in State Bank of Toledo’s Community Room (103 S. Broadway Street, Toledo). Registration and dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Legion and Auxiliary will meet on Monday, Jan. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. for a soup supper hosted by the Legion. Everything is furnished. The Gladbrook & Lincoln Ambulance crew and firemen are invited to attend. Each group will have their own meeting.
TOLEDO – This past Monday just shy of 9 a.m. in the Tama County Courthouse’s main courtroom, four of the county’s new crop of supervisors along with Tama County Sheriff-elect Casey Schmidt (R-Dysart) and Tama County Auditor-elect Karen Rohrs (R-Toledo) were administered the oath of ...