DES MOINES –On Monday, March 9, Republican candidate for Iowa Senate District 27 Rocky Damiano officially filed paperwork with the Iowa Secretary of State’s office to appear on the primary ballot. “I am extremely proud to have filed, surrounded by family, supporters, and members of the ...
TRAER – Last month, rural Tama County resident and photographer Mindy Finzen and her family were witness to quite a show at their acreage west of Traer as half a dozen bald eagles perched in leafless trees near their home beneath a perfect azure sky. “There were just lots of eagles flying ...
AMES – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 6-11. With county extension offices, specialists and staff located in all 99 counties, ISU Extension and Outreach connects Iowans throughout the state with education and resources. This celebration thanks Iowans for their ...
DES MOINES – The filing window for Iowa’s 2026 primary elections for state and federal offices closed Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. Candidates who filed their Affidavit of Candidacy and nomination petitions in time will appear on the Tuesday, June 2, primary ballot for their respective ...
BETHESDA, MD. – Master Sergeant Josh Steinback of Toledo was severely injured in Kuwait during an initial round of retaliatory Iranian airstrikes on March 1, and he is returning to the U.S. to begin what is expected to be a lengthy recovery. Steinback serves in the U.S. Army Reserves, and ...
TOLEDO – The Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, March 9, was mostly a closed session to meet with legal counsel. Once out of closed session, the supervisors gave the weekly Roads Report, which stated they’ve been cutting brush and removing the snow equipment. They’ve ...
DUBUQUE — Catholics and members of the public are invited to attend an informative presentation on Canon Law by Philip Gray, president of the The Saint Joseph Foundation. Gray will discuss Canon Law and explain the rights of parishes, parishioners and priests within the Catholic Church. The ...
TAMA COUNTY – Want to become a Tama Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Commissioner, give back to your community and have a positive impact on Iowa’s land, water and people? Seats for two (2) Tama SWCD commissioners will be found on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, ...
MARSHALLTOWN – On Monday, Feb. 16, the GMG FFA Chapter sent nine members to the Sub-District Contest at Marshalltown High School, where students competed in Parliamentary Procedure, Ag Sales, Ag Radio Broadcasting, Job Interview, and Creed Speaking. The Parliamentary Procedure team earned ...
AREA – State and local conservation leaders gathered in rural Tama and Grundy counties on Wednesday, March 4, to highlight ongoing efforts aimed at improving Iowa’s water quality through a combination of agricultural conservation practices and partnerships between private industry, ...