3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (363+ words) VAN HORNE " It was a record-breaking night for the STC track and field program, as both boys and girls teams traveled to Benton on Thursday, May 7, for the annual Wa Ma C conference meet. The boys" highest placing relay team…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (201+ words) Marsha Lynn Birch, 77, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away May 11, 2026 at Sunny Hill Care Center, Toledo; following a short battle with cancer. Marsha was born on March 4, 1949 to Nelson and Almira (Taylor) Anderson, in Belle Plaine. She attended Belle Plaine…...

4+ day ago  (198+ words) Tama-Toledo News Chronicle Ten percent cut: This week's Tama County Supervisors meeting Chairman Mark Doland was absent this week, so the second in charge, Supervisor Heather Knebel, ran the meeting this bright Monday morning. Kicking off the meeting with the…...

4+ day, 1+ min ago  (243+ words) Since the program began in 2020, volunteers and community gardeners have steadily increased their impact. In 2025, more than 2, 000 pounds of fresh produce were donated, marking the program's largest annual contribution to date. This milestone reflects a long-term community goal achieved through…...

4+ day, 27+ min ago  (278+ words) Who has the tougher lawn mower? That was the question that started it all. Bryce Dammann and Nohlen Peshel were debating this exact topic, and there's only one way to find out the right answer: have a lawn mower pull....

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (774+ words) Tama County 4 H's summer program lineup includes activities designed to spark curiosity, build life skills, and create lasting memories for youth of all interests and experience levels. "These programs are designed to help youth try something new, build confidence, and…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (382+ words) Tama-Toledo News Chronicle On Nature: Climate Change Choice The U. S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has analyzed a broad range of data on greenhouse gas emissions and the effects on U. S. climate that had been gathered by the scientific community....

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (553+ words) What became Redeemer, which is currently holding its services at the Montour Community Center, grew out of a Bible study group at Pilgrim Heights just up the road on Highway 30, and the first official church service on Sunday, May 2, drew…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (292+ words) At Monday's school board meeting, progress was made in the search for a buyer of the old middle school, Superintendent John Cain announced to the board. "I believe we've got a bid, that we'll talk about a little bit later,…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (163+ words) The Toledo Police Department took the spotlight at this week's Toledo City Council meeting. Toledo Police Chief Dan Quigley awarded three of his officers, Igor Dias, Andrew Bunce, and Nathan Wunn, with special commendations. Quigley talked about giving this recognition....