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Category Archives: Tama County
Sep
11
Traer Museum fundraiser Sunday
The Traer Historical Museum, in addition to owning the building the museum is in on Second Street, also owns the Star-Clipper/Canfield building down the block, home of the Winding Stairs. The Canfield building needs a lot of work. A story … Continue reading
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Sep
02
An intra-Tama County forfeit
Meskwaki Settlement has forfeited Friday’s game to Gladbrook-Reinbeck, KCCI reports. The school cites player numbers and injury concerns. Meskwaki lost its opener to HLV/Tri-County 64-16. Meswaki and GR are both in North Tama’s district now that the Redhawks have dropped … Continue reading
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Aug
25
St. Joseph’s last Mass
Cindy Hadish of Homegrown Iowan visited St. Joseph’s Parish in Chelsea, among others, as they prepared to have a final Mass. The Archdiocese of Dubuque is engaged in a restructuring process, and the reduction in services and realignment of pastorates … Continue reading
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Jul
22
A history of the Meskwaki in Iowa
The final event in the Iowa DOT’s America 250 Scenic Byways series was close to home. Three speakers, including historian Johnathan Buffalo, gave presentations about the Meskwaki tribe’s presence in Iowa, which has been continuous since 1735.
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Jul
16
Traer Pizza Palace reopening!
As possibly the person who carried the news about Traer Pizza Palace’s passing the farthest (non-Facebook category), I have to pass on an update: Pizza Palace is back! A poster says the restaurant will have its grand reopening Friday from … Continue reading
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Jul
02
Honor and reverence for Clutier’s Memorial Day
For July 4, here’s look back at the most patriotic event I attended so far this year: The Clutier Legion’s visits to cemeteries on Memorial Day.
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May
20
Iowa radio and TV in the 20th century
Jeff Stein came to Toledo last month to give a presentation based on his book about Iowa news on the airwaves. It’s about the early years of radio and television. This story been printed in the two Tama County papers, … Continue reading
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Apr
07
Toledo roundabout construction starts this week
We knew it was coming, and now it’s here. Construction on the first roundabout in Tama County starts this week. It’s at the intersection of US 63 and Business 30 in Toledo. Stage 1A, according to the DOT’s press release, … Continue reading
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Mar
31
Traer pharmacy to close
NuCara Pharmacy in Traer, which for a long time was Wright Pharmacy, is closing forever today. The NuCara pharmacies in Conrad, Ackley, and Zearing are also closing. This is not, or at least not directly, related to Traer’s loss of … Continue reading
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Mar
16
Dysart grocery store closing
Despite having its financial situation profiled in the media, Bobby’s Grocery and BBQ in Dysart couldn’t find a way forward. The North Tama Telegraph reported earlier this month that the store is closing. In addition to problems with equipment that … Continue reading
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