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This week's front page & sports section. Next week's paper will feature the story published online today regarding the financial difficulties Bobby's Grocery & BBQ is currently facing. Be sure to not only by stopping by Bobby's, but , too, & .
We're all in this together here in rural Iowa.
An editorial addressing the 2024 Farm Bill draft by Barb Kalbach, board president of Iowa CCI and a fourth-generation family farmer from Adair County, Iowa.
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'You know who [the Farm Bill] is a big win for? It’s a win for CEOs that have never worked in a field for a day in their lives. It’s a win for people with luxury beachfront properties and fancy high-rise apartments who make their money screwing over our family farmers.'
After months of delay, the Farm Bill is finally moving in Congress. The House Agriculture Committee passed its draft of the 2024 Farm Bill on May 23, the first step in a process that will include a Senate draft followed by floor debates later this year. Buckle up. We’ve got a long way to go […]
This week's Dengler Domain takes a look at the privilege many Iowans enjoy of living and thriving in rural areas & how important it is to make sure ALL Iowans have the same opportunity to experience the wonder and beauty that is the Iowa landscape.
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"Nature is a wonderful part of human existence and protecting it should be necessary. At the end of the day, life is tough. Iowans should try to make it easier for every other Iowan to have a picture-perfect view."
Picture perfect is a cliché term. It has been referred to many times in moments which may not actually be the best definition of picture perfect. This is where subjectivity comes in, but there is one picture perfect setting. It is often taken for granted. This is the Iowa landscape. Living in town ...
A letter to the editor by John Anderson of Tama.
Congratulations to Ms Wrage for winning* the 53 District Primary. And also to Mr Hexter who came in second. Finishing with 63 votes against such strong primary candidates, I consider it a personal win in my column. Representative Fisher is probably sweating bullets right now. Thanks for voting on th...
An op-ed by the Republican nominee for Tama County Sheriff, Casey Schmidt.
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"To all of Tama County, I want to express my heartfelt THANK YOU! It was on July 3, 2023, that I started this campaign with the goal of becoming the next Tama County Sheriff, and what an incredible journey it has been! I am truly grateful for the words of encouragement and amazing support I have received throughout this entire campaign. ..."
To all of Tama County, I want to express my heartfelt THANK YOU! It was on July 3, 2023, that I started this campaign with the goal of becoming the next Tama County Sheriff, and what an incredible journey it has been! I am truly grateful for the words of encouragement and amazing support I […]
Obituary for Dominga Pérez Gutiérrez, 46, of Tama, and formerly of Guatemala.
Dominga Pérez Gutiérrez, 46, of Tama, and formerly of Guatemala, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Visitation will be held from 5:00- 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a vigil at 7:00 P.M. Dominga will...
Obituary for Ronald (Ron) Dean Miller of Dysart.
Ronald (Ron) Dean Miller was born January 7, 1947, on his parents’ farm outside Parnell, Iowa. He attended a rural one-room school until 5th grade when the school closed and he went on to North English Community School, where he graduated with the class of 1965. Ron excelled at track and held the ...
Obituary for Belva J Cherry, formerly of Dysart.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our loving mom and wife, Belva J Cherry. Belva was born December 5, 1933, on the family farm in Tama county, Iowa to parents Marlin and Beth Wieben. After graduating from Dysart High School in 1951, she moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she […]
The Tama Turtles took first place in the State Wildlife Habitat Education Program senior team division and will represent Iowa 4-H at the 2024 National WHEP Competition.
Team members include Lauren Keller, Wyatt Silhanek, Carlee Smith, and Josey Wacha. Congratulations and best of luck this July at Nationals in Texas!
"This was the first year for Tama County to have a Wildlife Habitat Education Program," Coach Haley Princehouse said. "It has been a great 4-H program to add to Tama County. Youth have learned about career possibilities and have really developed their work ethic. While the team works hard, we make sure they have fun!”
AMES – The Tama Turtles took first place in the State Wildlife Habitat Education Program senior team division and will represent Iowa 4-H at the 2024 National WHEP Competition. Team members are Lauren Keller, Wyatt Silhanek, Carlee Smith and Josey Wacha from Tama County. The State WHEP Competition...
Wartburg College recently recognized students who were named to the 2024 Winter/May Term Dean’s List including the following local students:
-Xander Bradley, of Traer
-Kylea Neuendorf, of La Porte City
-Stone Schmitz, of La Porte City
-Hunter Worthen, of La Porte City
Excellent work!
WAVERLY – Wartburg College has recognized 466 students who were named to the 2024 Winter/May Term Dean’s List including the following local students: –Xander Bradley, of Traer –Kylea Neuendorf, of La Porte City –Stone Schmitz, of La Porte City –Hunter Worthen, of Laporte City The list ho...
Congratulations to North Tama teacher Jana Monat of Clutier who graduated with a Master of Science in Education in counseling (professional school counseling track) from Buena Vista University in Spring 2024!
STORM LAKE – Jana Monat of Clutier graduated with a Master of Science in Education in counseling (professional school counseling track) from Buena Vista University in Spring 2024. Monat was among more than 400 students who received degrees.
Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2024 spring semester including Kolten Crawford of Dysart. Way to go!
DUBUQUE – Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2024 spring semester including Kolten Crawford of Dysart. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized.
Congratulations to all our area Hawkeye Community College students! The list is lengthy this year!
WATERLOO – The following are local Hawkeye Community College spring semester graduates and their programs of study. Congratulations to all our area students! –Eli Lasley, Buckingham: AA Liberal Arts, High Honors (GPA 3.75-3.99) –Thomas Hulme, Clutier: Diploma General Agriculture –Rebekah Dic...
Iowa State University held spring commencement ceremonies May 9-11. Local graduates include Noah Damro of Dysart; Sally Howard of Clutier; Katelyn Kucera of Traer; and Molly Anne Niebergall of Buckingham.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!
AMES – More than 4,450 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 9-11 at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 4,455 students who graduated in May, a total of 4,591 degrees were awarded (3,884 undergraduate, 552 graduate a...
All the details on Clutier Legion Auxiliary's June meeting.
The Joint Tama County meeting will be on Tuesday, June 25 at the Elberon post home. There will be a potluck lunch at noon, a flag disposal ceremony following lunch and then the meeting is to follow about 1:30 p.m.
CLUTIER – Mary S, Linda D, Pauline S, Diane C, and Veronica P. attended the June 5 meeting of the Hora-Machacek Legion Auxiliary at the post home. President Veronica conducted the meeting. Mary S. said prayer and the vacant chair. Veronica called the roll and read May’s minutes which were approv...
Last week's Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting courtesy of our Tama-Toledo correspondent Michael D. Davis.
TOLEDO – Early in the morning on Monday, June 3, when the roosters were still nestled in their beds and the sun had just started peaking over the treetops, the Tama County Board of Supervisors’ meeting began. Due to the new public ordinance passed a few weeks back, weekly meetings will now start...
𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔???
After four years of below normal rainfall and drought conditions, the State of Iowa has returned to normal hydrologic conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DES MOINES – After four years of below normal rainfall and drought conditions, the State of Iowa has returned to normal hydrologic conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update. The last time Iowa was free from any drought designation by the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) was June of 2020....
The sixth annual Country School Day will be held at the Dysart Historical Center's Country School on Tuesday, July 23. The theme will be “A Day at An 1890’s Country School.”
The teacher again this year will be Shelby Janssen who is currently a second-grade teacher at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary.
DYSART – The sixth annual Country School Day will be held at the Dysart Historical Center’s Country School at 612 Crisman Street on Tuesday, July 23. The theme will be “A Day at An 1890’s Country School.” The teacher again this year will be Shelby Janssen who is currently a second grade te...
American Legion Auxiliary Kubik-Finch Unit #142 Traer, 2024 Little Miss Poppy, Evie Manful – great-granddaughter of Kathie & Dennis Manful – made a visit to downtown Traer back on May 22 in advance of Memorial Day. While passing out poppies, Miss Evie met & posed for an official photo with Mayor Pete Holden.
TRAER – Traer Legion Auxiliary’s 2024 Little Miss Poppy, Evie Manful – great-granddaughter of Kathie and Dennis Manful – made a visit to downtown Traer back on May 22 in advance of Memorial Day. While passing out poppies, Miss Evie met and posed for an official photo with Mayor Pete Holden (...
Retired Army Col. Brad Dostal, a native of Clutier, was the keynote speaker at the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27.
MARSHALLTOWN – Retired Army Col. Brad Dostal was the keynote speaker at the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27. Introduced by Commandant Todd Jacobus, he told the roughly 175 people in attendance about some of Dostal’s military background, which includes service as a...
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S to Union-North Tama Girls Soccer players DENA ROBB & AVERY KNOOP on their All-Conference team selections this season! Click below to learn more. ⚽️
Robb, a team captain who graduated last month, was a 2024 NICL All-Conference First Team pick as one of two utility players. After beginning the season as the leader of the team’s back line, Robb transitioned to goalie in the wake of Dacey Powell’s hand injury which kept her off the field for much of the season.
LA PORTE CITY – Union-North Tama girls soccer players Dena Robb and Avery Knoop were honored for their efforts on the pitch this season with All-Conference team selections. Robb, a team captain who graduated from Union High School last month, was a 2024 NICL All-Conference First Team pick as one o...
Tama County’s Emily Hulme was among the 37 4-H youth in grades 7-12 selected to represent Iowa at the Ignite by 4-H Summit held March 13-17 in Washington, D.C.
Over 1,200 youth from throughout the United States participated in the event, which aimed to help teens find their spark and learn the skills they need to create a positive impact. Congrats, Emily!
AMES – The Iowa 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors participated in the national Ignite by 4-H Summit – developing an action plan, sharing ideas and connecting with peers from other states. Tama County’s Emily Hulme was among the 37 4-H youth in grades 7-12 who were selected to represent Iowa at th...
The scores are in for the 2023-24 Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress – better known by students and teachers alike as ‘the ISASPs’ – and Union’s results this year are making Superintendent John Howard particularly happy.
"The district scores for both ELA and Math were the best since the district started taking ISASP in 2019! We were right at 80% proficiency, across the board, for both. In terms of Science, the scores this year were second highest since the district began using ISASP in 2019.”
LA PORTE CITY – The scores are in for the 2023-24 Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress – better known by students and teachers alike as ‘the ISASPs’ – and Union’s results this year are making Superintendent John Howard particularly happy. “The district scores for both ELA [Eng...
Bobby & Sara Torres, co-owners of Bobby's Grocery and BBQ for the last four years, recently put out an urgent plea to the community for help in keeping Dysart's lone independent grocery store from shuttering its doors. From multiple weather disasters to record inflation to broken down equipment, myriad challenges have contributed to the small business's predicament, but one stands above the rest - a dollar store entering the market.
"We can’t compete with Dollar General,” Bobby said bluntly when asked how long the store has been facing financial difficulty. “They were supposed to help us. Having a Dollar General here was supposed to help keep people in town. But now, we’re down $40,000 a month in revenue since they’ve been open. It’s gradually getting worse.”
Click the link⤵️ below to learn more including how you can help the Torres family keep the doors to Bobby's open now & into the future. The story also includes comments from Mayor Tim Glenn on Dollar General coming to town as well as details on what Bobby & Sara plan to do with the $75K their online fundraiser is requesting.
But perhaps most importantly, after reading the story, stop by the grocery TODAY because in the long run, there's really only one solution to saving Bobby's...
“The best way to support us is to shop here.”
DYSART – Bobby and Sara Torres need their community’s help. Since July of 2020, the once-married couple have owned and operated Dysart’s only independent grocery store – Bobby’s Grocery & BBQ – and while the first two years in operation were good, the last two have been anything but, Bob...
Best wishes!
Redhawk baseball sandwiched a narrow conference win, 10-9, over the GMG Wolverines last Friday (a suspenseful game for sure!) among a string of losses to round out an unsteady week of mostly non-conference play. But a win's a win! 🙌
Scroll⤵️ for story.
Entering this week, North Tama continued to lead the ISC South. The team is scheduled to play Hudson (5-6) on the road tonight (June 11) followed by a road game with Janesville (7-7) on Wednesday before rounding out the week at home on Friday by hosting conference foe Colo-NESCO (5-6) on J.L. Lister Field beginning at 7 p.m.
STORY: https://www.northtamatelegraph.com/sports/local-sports/2024/06/11/redhawks-secure-narrow-win-over-gmg-to-remain-atop-isc-south/
DUE FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH
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Please email all press releases, LTEs, etc to [email protected] by Friday at 5 p.m. for the following week's paper. Thank you!
This week's front & sports pages. Still loving that awesome (safe!) slide back to third, Faith!
Our top story this week is a lengthy summary of all the contested Tama County primary races that played out on Tuesday's ballot. Scroll for the link (same link as what was posted along with all the individual races we highlighted further down in our feed).
Many of the photos in the print version feature primary voter Allan Ameling of Traer & his granddaughter, two-year-old Adeline. Miss Addie did such a good job Tuesday afternoon as her grandpa's sidekick, waiting so very patiently for him to finish his ballot. Sixteen years from now, hopefully she remembers (or, more likely, recalls hearing the story) & exercises her own right to vote!
Way to go, Grandpa Allan!
STORY LINK: https://www.northtamatelegraph.com/news/local-news/2024/06/07/tama-county-voters-head-to-the-polls-in-iowas-2024-primary-election/
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Memorial Day ceremony conducted at Rampton Cemetery in rural Benton Co. earlier today by members of Dysart's Myers-Gordy-Pippert American Legion Post 335 including (l-r) Steve Raub, Ken Tanner, Kevin Eikamp, Kenny Elliott, Gary Reed, Charlie Cranston, Fred Koch, Billie Van Egmond, and Robert Glenn. Taps was beautifully performed again this year by 14-year-old bugler Elizabeth Lampe, daughter of Matt and Sherri Lampe of Garrison. Photos from today's ceremonies conducted by members of the Dysart, Clutier, & Traer Amerian Legions will publish in this week's edition of the Telegraph. #MemorialDay
Video of the Union Knights baseball team's float in yesterday's Dysart 4th of July Grand Parade. The Knights are headed to round two of postseason action against West Marshall tonight in State Center (weather permitting). Listen here beginning ~7:00 p.m. for live play-by-play action from KDAO: https://kdao.com/west-marshall-trojans/?fbclid=IwAR1B59n-aEK8H8llpj30U2GhAMjQSpZO0h3KpLsLShNft_1WcruTVNk_VBc
Although the sun dogs sure were pretty this morning, it's brutal out there in the open, rural areas. A WIND CHILL ADVISORY is in effect for our area from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON THURSDAY. Very cold wind chills expected - as low as 25 below zero. Be as safe as you can.
North Tama's Concert Band under the direction of instructor Channing Halstead filled the Redhawks' gymnasium with a stirring rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner this morning as part of the school's annual Veterans Day assembly.
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