Category Archives: Tama County

Jul 22

A history of the Meskwaki in Iowa

Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

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!

Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

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

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

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

Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

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

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

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

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

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

Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

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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Mar 13

‘PIEOWA’ came to Gladbrook

Posted on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Beth Howard’s documentary “PIEOWA,” about the history and social  connections of pie in Iowa, was shown at the Gladbrook Theater last month. It was berry, berry good. It was in Gladbrook because Laura Bru, “The Pie Lady,” is one of … Continue reading →

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Jan 06

Toledo getting a McDonald’s

Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

The Tama-Toledo News-Chronicle says the Toledo City Council approved a plat of land “contingent on Fareway’s signature” that “is planned to be used for a new McDonald’s.” That’s big news! The Toledo city website has a bad link to the … Continue reading →

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Dec 10

Veterans Day at North Tama

Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM by Jeff

Obviously, this happened a month ago, but I’ve been busy.

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