Tama toledo news today shooting In the early evening of Oct. Interment will be held at a future date at St. Owner Michael X. TOLEDO-Lois Ruth (Rairdin) Chaska, 80, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. 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. Last Thursday, the newly formed Tama County EMS Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting at the Dysart Ambulance Service building. He is accused of firing at a trailer home and striking it in what was described Dennis “Army” Armstrong, 76, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2023, at UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center with his wife at his side. Convicted felon Matthew Lee Moore, 42, was arrested [] TOLEDO – Tama County returned to a form of government on Jan. TOLEDO – Following a 14-month special investigation, the Iowa State Auditor’s office announced this week that former Tama County Conservation Director Stephen Mayne improperly spent nearly $77,000 in public funds. This brought several questions from the chairman, Mr. High school counselor Dan Lopez and iJAG specialist Jill Kienzle presented to the board on current progress being made in that area. Poweshiek and Tama are represented in this district. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Visitation will be held Friday, July 7, 2023, from 2-3 PM prior [] Do you remember my “Call to Campaign” story two weeks ago? Here’s how that turned out. 5 election, Tama-Grundy Publishing correspondent Michael Davis sent questionnaires to all the candidates running for the Tama County Board of Supervisors. 7 as part of a safety training conducted by Mortenson Wind Energy and MidAmerican Energy in cooperation with Gladbrook Fire and Rescue, Gladbrook-Lincoln Ambulance, and Tama GLADBROOK – The Crowning of the 2024 Tama County Fair Queen took place on Tuesday evening, July 16, at the Tama County 4-H Fairgrounds in Gladbrook. No one raised a paddle or spoke at a high rate of speed, but the auction was successful. After weeks of preparation, Toledo Heights Park has been turned from a place of recreation to a place of celebration. 2 by HR Administrator Tammy Wise and Conservation Director Curtis Behrens. Three new supervisors were subsequently elected to replace the board’s existing five [] Local News The shopping list. TOLEDO — After graduating from South Tama County High School, Rita Dostal was looking for a job while she studied TOLEDO – The winds of change are sweeping through Tama County government. But It got me thinking about that thing that you do more than anything at a doctor’s office: wait in the waiting room. TOLEDO-Shirley Maye Otterman, 100, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Visitation will be held at 10:00AM followed by a Service at 11:00AM led by [] Mary R Lamb, 79, of Fond du Lac, died at home in hospice care, on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by nieces, friends and home caregivers. A sea of headlights flowed down Ross Street, as an estimated 200 cars went to witness the display. before returning home about two years ago and switching careers in the process, following in his father’s footsteps and taking a job [] TOLEDO – Last Wednesday, Tama County’s American Legion posts and Auxiliary units hosted the 67th Tama County Government Day, welcoming high school juniors and seniors from area school districts to Toledo as part of an annual effort to teach students the importance of local, county government. Joan Hayward Helm will present a program on businesses of past years of the WATERLOO — The following are Hawkeye Community College fall semester graduates and their programs of study. DAVIS — In March, the city of Tama installed two fixed site traffic cameras, one in the 1700 block of McClellan Street and another in the 500 block of East 13th Street (pictured). Don’t worry, I’m still alive for now. “Cats [] Ahead of the Nov. According to court documents, Michael Anthony Earp allegedly made repeated threats to kill a woman at a residence in the 200 block of Irish Street. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Tama with Pastor Clint Anderson officiating. It was a matchup of two teams excited to get a victory as their seasons enter the home-stretch. NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY As for “Elvira” itself, Sterban credits producer Ron Chancey with suggesting that the group take a stab at the song. Interment will follow at St. TOLEDO-LeAnn Kathryn Davis, 55, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at UnityPoint-Marshalltown Hospital. Cory left this earth for heaven under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. 12, [] The Toledo Police Department says that the male teen was arrested and charged with the Today. to 2:00 P. The lawsuit brought against the City of Toledo and Howe by Shyla Wolf will proceed to trial. Held on Tuesday, due to the Veterans Day holiday, the meeting started off like it does most weeks, with the Tama County Engineer’s regular report. The 2024 Trunk or Treat put on by Tama County 911 Saturday was stepped up this year as not only local emergency vehicles were present, but a helicopter. Those attending from out of state included: Becky McComas Sarabia, California; John Cox, Sam Thiessen, Jim Roeder, Colorado; Kathy Cook McClannahan, Gary [] TAMA-Kathryn Bullard “Kwe-kwe-ta-se-no-ge”, 83, of Tama, passed away, Sunday, December 8, 2024 at UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. The event attracted a record TOLEDO — After a slight delay due to a juror arriving late at the Tama County Courthouse, testimony in the trial of the former Elberon Public Library director charged with soliciting a group of children to vandalize the facility last May began on Tuesday morning. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Vining, Iowa. This price was reduced by $68,000 due to the culvert needing to be completely replaced instead [] A 49-year-old Chelsea man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident March 5 in Chelsea. 5, 2024 General Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing correspondent Michael Davis sent questionnaires to all the candidates running for the Tama County Board of Supervisors. Because the city’s ATE program began after Jan. After some investigation by the Toledo Police Department, the sounds were found to be some locals target shooting a mile or two [] Around noon on Friday, Feb. She was born on February 19, 1945, in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of Edward and Laura Koepke. Both the prosecution and the defense in the case agree [] TOLEDO — Back in 2022, the nonprofit Toledo Economic Development corporation stepped in to purchase a pair of historic but deteriorating downtown buildings that had once housed the Horbach Furniture store for around three decades. We [] People in the 53rd are probably getting tired of seeing me run in the 53rd House District. ” Ryan Cooper was murdered in his rural Traer home as a result of two gunshot wounds to the face back in June of 2021. To view the Tama County Sheriff’s Office call report (press version) for Nov. A Memorial Service will be announced at a future date. Running unopposed on the Nov. Highway 30 Tama-Toledo bypass at the west end of that bypass August 13, 2011, in Toledo. This Monday, locals made quick work of nature’s delicately feathered ice crystals and drove up to join in the week’s Supervisors meeting. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. TOLEDO – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the 2021 shooting death of rural Traer resident Ryan Cooper. Three new supervisors were subsequently elected to replace the board’s existing five [] CEDAR FALLS-Shannon Lyn Zigler Dobbs, 55, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Tama, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Filter by Year. O. The [] It started with one drop, then there was a second and a third, and before you knew it, the Toledo Heights soccer field needed a lifeguard. She grew up in Tama County, Iowa, with her parents Carrie and Vernon Becker, and her 4 sisters: Jane (Jack) Bogue, Ruth Becker, Marlene (Dene) Rhoads and Mary Ann (Richard) Gardner. Dallas was born on February 18, 1942, in Elberon, [] Last week’s Toledo City Council meeting started out with an auction of sorts, with Mayor Brian Sokol standing in as the auctioneer. Hilmer, as he had not had time to review the contract and had many questions. During a news conference held Wednesday morning, State Auditor Rob Sand discussed his office’s findings — namely, that Mayne, who Steven Buchanan Sr. 6, from noon to 5 p. It has been roughly three years since members of the local coalition Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT) first started asking the then three-member Tama County Board of Supervisors to enact a moratorium on commercial wind energy development in the county. The Tama County Young Guns officially joined the chamber and celebrated with a cookout on a beautiful March evening. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with David Zigler officiating. . Private Family Services will be held at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. She worked as a CNA at Grandview Acres in Toledo. [] Chester Jerry Bearden, 86, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away on December 11, 2024 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. Church St, Toledo, Iowa. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 3-5 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. ” I will guide you [] News; Tama County Website ; Tama County Sheriff News. After [] Donald Trey Swenson, 32, of Tama, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. On the night when they honored three senior players, the Trojans were looking to beat the Grinnell Tigers for the first time since Feb. Parcel 1 went [] A very small ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the U. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. PHOTO BY JEFF MORRISON TOLEDO – After serving for more than 18 years at the helm of the Tama County Auditor’s Office where she has handled everything from county budgets to elections to clerking for the board of supervisors, Laura Kopsa is set to retire. – Photo courtesy of Terry Hinegardner. The opening quarter saw both teams get off to a slow offensive start. Toledo detectives are still looking for any information involving the shooting; people are asked to NEWS CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO — Members of the public including representatives of Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT) as well as attorneys for Salt Creek Wind pictured in the Tama County Administration Building boardroom during a Zoning Commission public hearing held on Nov. TOLEDO – The Tama County Historical Society will present “Tama-Toledo Businesses: Then & Now” on Wednesday, Nov. She will be laid to rest at a future date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Carol was born on December 25, 1936, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Frederick and Carrie (Rutledge) Buckley. Allison Thomazin, of Chelsea, Associate of Applied Science, Associate Degree of Nursing, Honors Alyssa Lincoln, of Tama, Certificate-Natural Resources Aide Kara McCollister, of Tama, AAS, The Tama County Humane Society’s animal shelter at 1406 E. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Tama. I love the truth, I work on facts and I follow the Constitution. 3. 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; Suspect Arrested in Connection with Traer Residents Shooting Death . Musgrave closed out her season averaging 14. Tuesday saw Tama County residents strolling under rain leaking clouds to cast their votes. Just over a month after holding an event at the adjacent building to the east, La Terraza Mexican Grill, Ohio businessman and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy returned to Toledo and hosted a town hall meeting at the Designer Inn and Suites last Thursday afternoon with about 50 people in attendance — including a sizable [] TOLEDO – Fog lay thick over the landscape like a fallen cloud, and more than the usual few gathered for this week’s Supervisors’ meeting. Sitting at a table beneath a partition like they’re taking at school, locals voted I was at the doctor’s office today. To address the greatest need for blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competition. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 4-7 p. TOLEDO – After spending almost all of her adult life working – starting out at 17 as a rural country school teacher and only retiring from Toledo City Hall in her mid 80s – lifelong Toledo resident Shirley Otterman joins the much-revered centenarian club today, Wednesday, Oct. Office hours are 8:30 a. 23. 6 meeting of the Tama Co. A Family Graveside Service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. , Saturday, January, 11, 2025, at the Micheal J. with lunch following. Anderson is referring to Matthew Edward Daniels, who passed away on Aug. m. More than 92 years ago, the county’s voters passed a ballot proposition to switch from five to three supervisors. Just [] TOLEDO – Tama County returned to a form of government on Jan. The first item on the agenda that tapped the ball and got things rolling down the In a story that ran in last week’s News Chronicle, Tama County Supervisor Heather Knebel was quoted as saying that PJ Greufe and Associates does human resources and insurance work for all of the Heartland Insurance Risk Pool counties. Bunce is 46, married with children, and [] Last Monday morning, as the chilly October breeze blew through town, the usual group of locals met for the week’s supervisors meeting. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. For at least 15 years, a commercial wind energy project going by the name of Salt Creek Wind has been in some stage of development in central Tama County by either Wind Capital Group (prior to 2019) or by [] TOLEDO – On this drizzly Monday morning, with dark, brooding clouds hanging low overhead in typical fall fashion, the usual county government onlookers filed in for the weekly supervisors’ meeting. The council approved a payment of approximately $13,000 for the work done on the culvert. Bids were taken for three parcels of farm ground to be rented. 13, beginning at 7 p. Genaw said no reason [] Category:Obituaries - Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. On July 30, Assistant Attorney General Michael H. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama, Iowa. Hunters would be able to shoot and kill certain animals normally kept as livestock in Iowa under a bill that has mustered enough legislative support to survive a crucial deadline this week. Cremation rites have been accorded and currently no services are scheduled. Thanks guys! One of my oldest and dearest friends is a man named Dennis Houlihan. Converging on the Tama County Courthouse early Monday were citizens from all around the county to witness a historical event. OTTER CREEK – During the Dec. Paul Lutheran Church in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. 29, 2022, to address a proposal for a six-month wind Earlier this month, summary judgments were issued on the lawsuits filed against the City of Toledo and former Police Officer Kyle Howe. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Steve’s name [] tama-toledo news chronicle PELLA — NASA and the moon landings connected curious minds at Central College where 200 prospective students attended Scholar Days in January and February. Following a hearing held by videoconference last week Tuesday, April 9, Chief District Court Judge Lars This coming Friday is Valentine’s Day of course. Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Sand is AMES – Twenty Iowa delegates showcased their skills and sportsmanship at the 2023 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25-June 30. February 13, 2024. At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a formal celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. M. To be implemented the measure needed a total of 60% approval by voters, the measure [] This week’s Tama City Council meeting started with the approval of a special assessment waiver for a local property. TOLEDO – Since publicly declaring just over a year ago their intentions to open an accredited K-8 private, Christian school in the Tama-Toledo area in time [] With the sun starting its daily decline citizens gathered for the Tama City Council meeting. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Reformed Baptist Church in Tama. Police responded to the scene at the Stop & Share your videos with friends, family, and the world For the Toledo Police Department, scams come in waves, with on A Tama man was arrested last Monday afternoon over allegations that he stole his stepfather’s AR-15 style rifle and had made threats to kill his family. From there the council moved on to talk about EMS. An idea community member and former News Chronicle Editor Darvin Graham had for some time finally came into reality. 8, 2024, click here: Call Report 12-02 thru 12-08 Editor’s note: A photo was not made available to the newspaper for Lenhart. 5, 2013 — MARSHALLTOWN — Curtis Raue, a South Tama County graduate who still resides in his hometown of Toledo, is one of two finalists for the Marshalltown fire chief position as current Chief David Rierson worked his last day in the office last Friday and is in the process of using vacation days before his tenure officially [] I am incredibly disappointed in how our local politics mirror the National. Tana was just an absolute answer [] TOLEDO – In what has become a multiyear saga mired in controversy, the developers behind Salt Creek Wind (SCW) – the latest iteration of a central Tama County commercial wind energy project – might finally begin construction following the outcome of a contentious Tama County Zoning Board of Adjustment appeal hearing. Toledo, Iowa 52342 Contact Us Tama County Website. In a message to the newspaper on Dec. The long list of council to-do’s started with the approval of four resolutions back to back to back to back. With Dean Fisher giving up on public education, he quit and ran after the alarming school shooting, the timing of the new school in Tama sends a bad message. Mistresses of Ceremonies for the evening were 2022 Tama County Fair Queen, Kaylynn Murty, 2023 Tama Counry Fair Queen Adelyn Siencknecht, and 2023 Tama County Fair Princess, Emily Hulme. I say killed not TAMA – The Tama City Council knocked the newly fallen snow off the bottoms of their shoes and started the meeting as the sun sat on a chilly Monday night. kruse Monday night’s South Tama County school board meeting started with a blaze: during the public comments, board member Jackie Ellenbecker, who was elected less than a year ago in November of 2023, asked to speak and delivered her resignation letter. Hopper is a Toledo native, graduating from South Tama County in 2012 before going on to complete a degree at Iowa State University in 2017. For some, a lot of help. Andrew Bunce was sworn into office as a City of Toledo Police Officer. This agreement is between the Toledo Police Department and the TAMA-Lorraine Keahna “Niadi”, 84, of Tama, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her Wikiup (home) on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. “This whole thing revolves around [] On Sept. Monday – Friday. Survivors include one daughter, Briana [] TOLEDO – Karina Cooper’s motion for a change of venue has been denied by the judge without prejudice. 20-21. Tama man arrested for allegedly threatening family, stealing AR-15. 5 general election ballot for Tama County Supervisor District 3, Heather Knebel, a 35-year-old Republican from rural Traer, sailed to victory in her [] DES MOINES — The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA) announced the 2019 girls basketball all-state teams on Tuesday. Nearly three months after a 28-year-old Chelsea man was shot, a Tama County grand jury declined to file any criminal charges against the deputy who fired the fatal round. Three cases were ruled on, two of which will go to trial. Braving the chilly air in knit caps and mittens, the usual group made their way to the week’s supervisors meeting. During that time, [] News Chronicle note: This story first appeared in the Times-Republican newspaper as part of a special Progress section. 27 including (l-r) Wyatt Feisel, Lauren Keller, Wyatt Silhanek, Roy Silhanek (coach), Titus Vinson, Ryan Keller (coach), Zach Vinson, Carly Smith, Luke Vinson, and Daniel Vinson. 4, 2024 – has Toledo’s Rita Dostal celebrates milestone work anniversary at Iowa Veterans Home. Imagine my surprise to find myself for the first time on the front page of Tama-Toledo News Chronicle rbodeker@northtamatelegraph. These events welcomed admitted students to campus to learn about the college and to earn additional academic scholarships, up to full tuition. In a letter to the editor printing this week (page 4), Tama County Supervisor Bill Faircloth (R-Toledo) – who was [] TOLEDO-Dallas Dean Haas, 82, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Premier Estates of Toledo. at the Wieting Theatre, 101 S. A Mutual Law Enforcement Aid agreement was approved by the council. She grew up in Eldorado and was a graduate of Rosendale High [] NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY MICHAEL D. Kopsa, 63, a Democrat from Tama, said her decision to retire has everything to [] The Historical Society of Marshall County (HSMC) wants citizens to come home. It didn’t take much prompting for the stories to evolve, and these friends write my column for the week. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Friday, November [] Retired South Tama County teacher Denise Fletcher has a simple motto when it comes to volunteer projects within the adjoining communities she calls home — if you want it, you’ve got to do it. Visitation will be [] TAMA-Karl Walter Moeller, 55, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. In the second quarter, the Trojans quickly cut into the Knight’s lead with field goals from junior Barrett Jesina and junior Tanner Large. On Monday, April 29, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s (DCI) Major Crime Unit It happens everywhere, including Tama Tama man arrested for allegedly threatening family, stealing AR-15 Danker’s murder trial reset for a third time to late summer 2025 One man was killed and six other people were shot in six different incidents in Toledo between 9:45 p. Donald Trey Swenson was born on August 22, 1992 at Marshalltown hospital. But there is good news. PHOTO BY MICHAEL FIDO DAVIS. With 15 dogs and 35 cats — one of whom was actively in labor on Monday morning — the shelter’s leaders are hoping residents will consider adopting and also be more responsible with the pets they already own. Tichy is beginning his career as an entrepreneur and full-time mechanic with TAMA-TOLEDO — LifeServe Blood Center is participating in The We Give Blood campaign, the first of its kind nationally. Board of Conservation, board members led by the department’s new director Curtis Behrens spent a considerable amount of time discussing adding alcohol to the nature center’s rental policy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Ringle filed a motion for a continuance of the 10-day jury trial which had TAMA-Phyllis Ann Morrow, 69, of Tama, passed away October 28, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. South Tama senior, Jessica Musgrave was named too Class 3A, Second Team. A Private Family Interment will follow [] Editor’s note: We believe Mr. Ahead of the Nov. A Traditional Wake will be held Sunday The STC girls basketball team hosted the Benton Bobcats on Tuesday night, Jan. Although no official action was taken, the supervisors [] TAMA-Norma Jean Ledvina, 93, of Tama, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Traditional Wake will be held Thursday evening, October 31, 2024 at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A record-breaking year for the annual event, with 165 cars in all. [But] God is good. TOLEDO – Former Traer resident Huston William Danker’s first degree murder trial which had been scheduled to begin last week in Johnson County – after being reset twice since the original date of Nov. 1, 2024, click here: cr_press 11-25 thru 12-1 To view the Tama County Sheriff’s Office call report (press version) for Dec. 2 robbery at the CHELSEA — Rob Fattig grew up in Chelsea, graduated from South Tama County High School in 2006, went to Central College and spent over a decade in the engineering field with Pella Corp. He currently farms with his family north of Toledo. It was her wish to be cremated and there will be no services at this time. A family-led celebration of life for Dennis will take place on October 21, 2023, at the Reinig Center in Toledo from 11:00 A. 9 after a fire at his house in Tama. A memorial fund has been established. “Local people were approached but they weren’t able to do it. On Monday, April 29, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s (DCI) Major Crime Unit and the Tama County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shellsburg resident Huston William Danker, 27, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When the clock struck five with its balled fists on Monday, the Toledo City Council meeting was called to order. This stems from the [] The Tama-Toledo Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member on Thursday March 12. Trey attended South Tama High School and worked the last seven years for Pioneer in Toledo, [] Habitual offender arrested, charged with area American Legion burglaries January 24, 2025 - Local News TOLEDO — A Marshalltown man with an extensive rap sheet has been arrested and charged by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the late December burglaries of the Garwin and Gladbrook American Legions as well as a Jan. The public comment TAMA – Iowa’s public schools are under attack. The high bidder, who was awarded the contract, was Scharnweber’s. Interment will [] TAMA – The Tama City Council meeting moved the needle on the excitement meter just a tad throughout its evening business on Monday. 2 robbery at the Tama-Toledo Eagles Club. 6, at the Tama Civic Center during a book talk with author/educator/podcaster Jennifer Berkshire hosted by the 501(c)(4) social On Monday, it took everyone longer to take a seat than to actually have the Toledo City Council meeting. com NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTO BY ROBERT MAHARRY — “Red Earth Nation: A History of the Meskwaki Settlement” is a new book by author Eric Steven Zimmer, with a foreword written by the tribe’s Historic Preservation Director Johnathan Buffalo and Meskwaki Tribal Court Senior Deputy On Saturday, Nov. TOLEDO-Leslie Robert “Les” Koch, 80, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Fighting gun crime is an ongoing process, according to City A 16-year-old has been arrested for the death of a Findlay student over the weekend. It is the hope of this group that the excitement of pickleball will spread throughout the community and there will be enough interest in this sport that very soon some pickleball courts can be built for all of Tama-Toledo to enjoy. Sunday. On Tuesday, Nov. Although it came at the end of the meeting, after a [] Members of Tama County Young Guns 4-H Club pictured at Iowa 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports State Shooting Competition in Searsboro on Aug. Union countered with three 3-pointers in the quarter and jumped out to a 22-2 lead. Interment will follow at Woodlawn [] The two combined for 53 of BGM’s 68 points highlighted by Fiebelkorn’s three point shooting (5/10) and Jansen’s free throws (11/13). Toledo Police Chief Nathan Shepard has reported Chris Jover Torres, 19, Grinnell, was arrested at about 6 a. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the South Tama County High School in Tama with Pastor Warren Riley officiating. Now, with the help of some major state and local grants, work is moving forward steadily with plans to have [] 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. org. The measure was to make EMS an essential service of the county and creating a 75 cent levy to fund the program. The first agenda item was a home on Harding Street which had a sewer backup in their basement. Mail: P. A Traditional Wake will be held Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025 at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. The Toledo Police Department says that the male teen was arrested and charged One person was fatally shot at a west Toledo gas station Monday evening from what police described as an "apparent self-inflicted" gunshot wound. The issue was likely caused by the main line, so the council approved that the homeowner’s repair and cleanup [] TOLEDO — A Marshalltown man with an extensive rap sheet has been arrested and charged by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the late December burglaries of the Garwin and Gladbrook American Legions as well as a Jan. Box 1300 135 W. , Toledo, Iowa. 9 at South Covering local news and sports in Tama, Toledo and the southern half of Tama County. 5th St. Marshalltown is home to four unique [] South Tama County Community School District, Tama-Toledo The South Tama County Community School District located in Tama-Toledo includes three buildings — an elementary, middle, and high school. The field experience is unique to Tama County – [] DYSART – Local emergency medical service agencies are hoping a supermajority of Tama County voters will give the thumbs up this November to funding EMS as essential by approving a new property tax levy. 4, for the STC girls basketball team. 23, after Tama-Toledo’s annual Christmas parade through downtown Toledo, a new tradition began. Friday and 9:15 p. News Chronicle note: This story first appeared in the Times-Republican newspaper as part of a special Progress section. This Fourth of July weekend, several friends gathered here at Gilly Hollow to reminisce and tell stories. 25, 2024, through Dec. TAMA-GRUNDY FILE PHOTO. Brent Bible has made three meals for Tama and Marshalltown residents, and he will host a spaghetti meal this Sunday at Triumph Recovery Center in Marshalltown. 2, 2024, through Dec. at Sheridan Township Cemetery followed by coffee, tea and refreshments at The Sheridan Tama County Historical Society Museum. The University of Iowa Aircare chopper [] The Facebook page (Tama-Toledo Big Dill Picklers) now has 53 members and is growing daily. Frazier had made it a regional hit in the 1960s, but the Oak Ridge Boys took it into the stratosphere. On Monday afternoon, Hardin County Supervisor BJ Hoffman reached out to the newspaper and noted that [] Thomas Patrick Vest Jr. I have been to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent cares, cardiologists, neurologists, gastrologists, endocrinologists, and just about every other [] TOLEDO – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the 2021 shooting death of rural Traer resident Ryan Cooper. -- File photo. This week we feature our final set of responses: David Turner who is running unopposed for District 2 as a Republican. Joan (Joann) was born on New Year's Eve of 1939. and he will be laid to rest at Oak Hill TOLEDO – Barely 18 months into her tenure, Tama County has parted ways with its now-former naturalist, Raina Genaw. Bobcat sophomore Avery Kramer hit an early 3-pointer to put [] Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. The teams were selected by print sports writers in Iowa during a meeting on Saturday. Matt Dean’s house caught on fire down the street in Tama, and he was killed. TAMA – As the sun set, the usual crowd got together for this week’s Tama City Council meeting. 28, 2021, Tama County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Station Street in Chelsea after receiving reports of [] Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, far right, speaks to members of the public during his annual Tama County town hall which was held on the grounds of the Tama County Courthouse in Toledo last Thursday, Oct. CHELSEA – Clifford J. When it comes to love and romance, face it men, we all could use a little help. The goals of the group are to teach disciplines Outgoing Tama County Sheriff Dennis Kuceras sits at his desk in Toledo as he prepares to retire and pass the torch to his successor, Casey Schmidt, at the beginning of the new year. 14, Genaw, a Maquoketa native, said she was terminated from employment on Dec. -- Photo by Darvin Graham. – 4:00 p. A total of 67 individuals attended the events with 47 being classmates. Fletcher was one of several volunteers, many of them fellow school district retirees, who joined with current staff and students last [] TAMA-TOLEDO — The South Tama County High School Class of 1969 celebrated its 55-year milestone with a reunion on Sept. Owen and I set out as two people with less experience than the other candidates, yet we were hungry as ever to make a positive impact at Warburg College. Iowa High School Class of 2025 students, including homeschoolers, pursuing programs of study in any At Monday’s South Tama County board meeting, work based learning was a lengthy discussion. As a new Board that will be installed into office January 1, 2025, we would request the current Board to On a crisp October 8th dawn at 4:54 am, Ronald F. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Christ United Methodist Church in Toledo with Pastor Clint Anderson officiating. The Warriors, especially Terrell Grant and Allis Tahahwah, are familiar with the talented BGM duo due to their quarterfinal substate match-up just two years ago, where the Bears eliminated Meskwaki from the postseason. Students, fans [] With great purpose, Tama-Toledo Christian School makes steady progress toward August 2025 start date February 7, 2025 - Local News. 5, the Toledo Police Department formally filed charges against a Tama man suspected of grooming, kidnapping and sexually abusing a teenage victim. You all know this, right? Today’s article is mainly for the guys. Jose Sic Muz, 40, was taken to the Tama County Jail, and he has since posted a $10,000 bond and been released. [] TAMA — A spiritual awakening has caused a Tama County resident to utilize his cooking skills and provide free meals to anyone and everyone. A Tama man was arrested last Monday afternoon over allegations that he stole his stepfather’s AR-15 style rifle Tama County Administration Building, 104 W State St. 6 ppg, had a The automotive service landscape in Tama-Toledo got one garage stronger last month with the opening of CarDoc in Toledo. First up on the agenda was a culvert project. , 46, of Newton and formerly of Tama, passed away April 2, 2020. The line of vehicles filled up 3rd Street in Tama from Highway 63 to the Civic Center’s parking lot, but even that wasn’t enough room. District 2 includes all of Otter Creek Township and [] TOLEDO – Carols, poems, pianos, guitars, readings, soups, sweets and so much more were bursting out at the Wieting Theater last Saturday. Traditional Graveside Services will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 at [] TAMA-Carol Lee Anderson, 87, of Tama, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. With the help of his wife Allison (also a former Tama-Grundy Publishing news editor) [] Clockwise from top left, Tama County Supervisors-elect Mark Doland, Heather Knebel, Curt Kupka, and David Turner. TOLEDO – History was made in Tama County this past Tuesday evening when voters elected a woman to the board of supervisors for the first time ever. South Tama Elementary received the highest rating of the three buildings, earning a Commendable rating this year – same as last year – with a score of Tama-Toledo News Chronicle rmaharry@timesrepublican. A Service of Death and Resurrection is planned for Saturday, August 8, 2015, Grace United Methodist Church at 11 a. Foster, 68, of Chelsea, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. 1, 2025, not experienced since 1934 – a five-member board of supervisors. TOLEDO – It seems turbulence has yet again hit the highly controversial Salt Creek Wind project. TOLEDO — The executor of the estate of a Chelsea man who was shot and killed by Tama County Deputy Heath Brown in 2021 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county, Brown, Sheriff Dennis Kucera and five unnamed “John Does” believed to have been involved in the incident, and he is seeking financial damages on behalf of the deceased. It is being reprinted here as a courtesy to our readers. TAMA COUNTY – Conservation Districts of Iowa is partnering with Tama Soil and Water Conservation District to foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering local, regional and statewide scholarships. as part of a HSMC fund-raising effort. If you have any questions, call us at 641-484-2231 or email us at tccb@tamacounty. That is, the 116-year-old organization — charged with preserving the county’s past – is urging residents to visit six historic and distinctive homes Oct. TOLEDO – Karina Sue Cooper’s first degree murder trial has been reset to February of 2025. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn. Between the wind and the rain and everything else that seemed to fall from the sky, last Contact Us Contact information: Call 641-753-6611 to contact any staff member, or use the available e-mail link below. Graveside inurnment will be at 3:30 p. According to a criminal complaint, a report was shared [] The Tama County Board of Supervisors are attempting to enter a contract with the Human Resource director, Tammy Wise. In a ‘blink or you’ll miss it event,’ the council meeting had a lone agenda item. The Young Guns are a county wide 4-H group that focuses on youth development through shooting sports. S. Driven by Iowa Senate File 2411, schools in the state are working to meet requirements that do have an [] Category:Obituaries - Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. newslink. Joan also had a half-brother, Vernon “Dutch” (Kelly) Becker, he grew up in Cedar [] Tama Mayor Brian Hanus swears in and then pets new Tama Police K-9 Officer Creed. School Resource Officers — also known as SROs — are sworn law [] Whenever good friends get together, the stories are sure to flow. The Bible guides me in how comport myself. TAMA – Lying on the floor in front of the audience of this week’s Tama City Council meeting was a special guest: Creed, a four-legged, tail wagging, K-9 officer was present to be sworn into the Tama Police Department with his partner Logan TOLEDO – A chill lay in the morning air, a late fall touch that left windows covered with the designs of frost. , Toledo, IA 52342. He was a baptized and confirmed member of the Tama Methodist church. in Tama is full. 14. Starting off the meeting was Marty Wymore of Region 6 Resource Partners, who spoke to the supervisors about the senior public transit services, People Rides. com An AirCare air ambulance pictured near a Vienna Wind Farm turbine southwest of Gladbrook on Aug. TAMA-LaRue Elsie “Girly” Atchison, 97, of Tama, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Tama under the care of her family and Iowa River Hospice. At their latest meeting, there was a vague item under HR. TOLEDO – As a fog lay lifeless in the sky like a raccoon on the side of the highway, the usual group of local government spectators cut through the wet, dreary morning to attend this week’s Supervisors meeting. The Tama County Conservation Office is located in the Nature Center at 2283 Park Rd. Tana was just an absolute answer [] TOLEDO – As the morning frost fought a losing battle against the rising sun of the new day, locals stretched, yawned, and made their way to this week’s supervisors meeting. The first resolution was to temporarily close Siegel Street between 3rd and [] This was the 2024 Tama-Toledo Chamber Car Show. And while she cannot pinpoint any single [] On April 29 of this year, Danker, now 27 and formerly of Shellsburg, was arrested in Cedar Rapids by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office and charged later that day with first degree murder for acting “in concert with Karina Cooper to kill Ryan Cooper. The Toledo City Council meeting this week got right to business discussing bids for the wastewater treatment plant disinfection improvements project. That was the message on Sunday, Oct. Please feel free to leave condolences to the family at www. He grew [] A direct ballot initiative specific to all Tama County voters was passed in Tuesday’s election with overwhelming support. Kloster Funeral [] It was senior night on Tuesday, Feb. Ronald was born June 22, 1947, the first born son of Melvin Duane and Marilyn Storm Cory. This week we feature responses from Democrat Bruce Lenhart of Tama and Republican Curt Kupka [] NEWS CHRONICLE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL AMBULANCE DAVIS — The lights were flashing and the monsters were lined up on the grass. Hopper is pictured earlier this month standing at the far end of the shooting lanes that are now open for use. Kucera, a North Tama High School graduate and Traer resident, became a full-time deputy in 1983 and was elected sheriff in 2000. You have “me. 1, there is currently uncertainty . A few days later, they recorded their version, and it felt like a hit and went down easily, according to Sterban. TOLEDO – Citizens awoke Monday to a winter morning covered in frost. Our whole campaign was centered around listening to students. February 14, 2025. Missing Person Located. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown. Business Office Hours Monday through Friday Charles David “Chuck” Anthony, 84, died July 26, 2015, at the Bright Kavanaugh House. Currently, funds coming in via the EMS transfer contract are split with 80% going into the general fund and 20% going into the EMS trust. After sharing a bit of background and addressing prior comments and actions she had experienced, [] During Monday night’s meeting, the South Tama County Board of Education discussed hiring a full-time School Resource Officer, with Superintendent John Cain and Toledo Chief of Police Dan Quigley presenting a rough draft of policies pertaining to a possible SRO at the schools. Saturday, April 4, and is being held in the Tama County Jail in Toledo on charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, going armed with intent and reckless use of a firearm. A few [] TAMA-Larry Dale Walz, 78, of Tama, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Currently alcohol of any kind is not allowed at the facility but the possibility of [] Terry Hinegardner has offered a wide variety of exotic game at his hunting preserve in Tama County for decades. , age 75 of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the evening of January 5, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. Main Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 TOLEDO – The long-awaited day has come and gone. The activity that usually acts as the starter pistol to the [] Wanda Lee Kapayou, 72, of Des Moines and formerly of Tama, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home. The four-lane road is the fourth alignment of the highway here since 1926. Earp allegedly assaulted the victim in the bathroom of the [] Between cold shooting and six turnovers, the Trojans only managed one field goal in the first quarter. While Dennis TOLEDO – It may be ‘October’ but news that Mark Doland, Republican nominee for Tama County Supervisor District 4, previously resigned from his position as a Mahaska County supervisor will be no ‘surprise’ to many. Interment will follow at Buckingham Cemetery [] Shain Leonard Zigler, 46, of Swisher, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. qflwi fnvmv trfym ayspz vfgi ffnl bxq ofzn mypn kxqxi vxfqf pstyv qcpoo zkbg jvymwzx