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Iowa Veterans Home is more than just a standard nursing home
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa- Marshalltown is home to the only veterans home in Iowa and it’s also the fifth largest in the country. But, other than its size, the 150-acre facility is known for the personal relationships that are built and the community involvement. At the Iowa Veterans Home, it’s not uncommon to hear live music, see […]
Peterson and Kiwanis Parks Nearing Completion
The Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Department has been working to make significant upgrades out at Peterson and Kiwanis Parks. Geoff Hubbard, Marshalltown Park and Recreation Director, shares some of the work that was finished this year at Peterson Park. Kiwanis Park had a much larger plan to it, and Hubbard...
Open Burn Ordinance has Ended, Recreational Fires are Okay
The Open Burn Ordinance in Marshalltown ended on July 1st. People are still able to have recreation fires in their yard over the summer, but you can no longer burn any brush. Marshalltown Interim Fire Chief, Christopher Cross, explains when the next open burn period is, and what you can burn.
‘Don’t be a puppet’
TOLEDO – The biggest area of discussion at Monday morning’s bright and early Supervisors meeting was the agenda item concerning the appointment of an interim zoning administrator. The 15 minute comment time allowed multiple people from the crowd to have their say on the topic, including former Tama County Supervisor and current Toledo Public Works director Kendall Jordan.
Letter to the Editor: USPS is committed to serving Tama
As the Postmaster of Tama, I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With the 4th of July approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation’s independence and the freedoms we cherish, it is also a fitting moment to reflect on the values that bind us together.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD announces 2024-25 registration
REINBECK – Barely a month into summer vacation it’s already that time again – time to start thinking about heading back to the classroom for the 2024-25 school year. Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School parents will receive ‘mail-in’ registration information for the upcoming school year via the U.S. Postal Service around July 15, 2024. This packet will include information on how to register school-aged children. For the 2024-2025 school year, parents may register online, by mail, or in person during the “Walk-In” registration day.
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