Toledo News

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. Guilt or innocence is always determined in a court of law.

Vivian A. Schade, 95, of Gladbrook, Iowa, formerly of Garwin, Iowa, died Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, Iowa.

Gregory Wayne Betts, 58, Ames, failed to appear for trial and was adjudged guilty of 5th degree theft for a bad check issued to Fareway in Toledo.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. Guilt or innocence is always determined in a court of law.

Firefighters continued to battle a fire at a Marshalltown grocery store on Wednesday after working through the night and calling in help from the next county.

Toledo and Tama public libraries are offering a free informational program on eBook readers , People who received one recently as a Christmas gift should really enjoy this session.

Nathan Zachary Williams, 23, Tama, was sentenced to 10 years in prison By Judge Stephen B. Jackson Jr.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. Guilt or innocence is always determined in a court of law.

Gordon Lasley Jr., 23, addresses of Toledo and rural Tama, was sentenced to five years in prison with all but 30 days suspended, fined $3,125 and placed on probation to the 6th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services.

The next regular meeting of the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 8:00 A.M. at the District Office, located at 102 W Highway 30 in Toledo.

Toledo police officers will now act as dog catchers the city council members directed Monday night.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. Guilt or innocence is always determined in a court of law.

Residents of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown will again benefit from the efforts of a Reinbeck woman, her family and friends, and this year, you can be a part of this caring gesture.

Toledo's 37-year old Pamida Store is expected to become a Shopko Hometown Store as a result of a merger announcement made earlier this month.

Snyder and Associates, the engineering firm for Toledo, will conduct a study of water-sewer rate charges for the city.

A selection of Toledo artist and teacher Jack Burk's work is currently on display at the Toledo Public Library.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. Guilt or innocence is always determined in a court of law.

Pheasant Ridge, the residential care facility at rural Toledo which was formerly the county home, needs improvements.

Christopher Knouse, who had been serving as chief of Meskwaki Nation Tribal Police, faces charges of nonfelonious misconduct in office, a serious misdemeanor, and unlawful transfer of a firearm, an aggravated misdemeanor.

Autumn Blackcloud, 34, Marshalltown, entered an Alford plea to a charge of 5th degree theft.