🌱 How will a $221 million power line reshape energy around Tama?

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• How will a $221 million power line reshape energy around Tama?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 25 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cloudy, brisk and cold, temps: high: 23, low: 0.
• Saturday: Colder with snow, with a high of 6 and low of -15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $221 million ITC transmission line moving forward between Marshall and Linn counties (timesrepublican.com) — Residents in and around Tama should know a $221 million high-voltage transmission line will run through Marshall, Tama, Benton, and Linn counties, rebuilding an existing line from Marshalltown east through Tama County. Construction starts in January near the Tama–Benton county line and is expected to boost long-term grid reliability, support renewable energy access, and strengthen power availability for local homes and businesses.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Teen Time: Gaming
  930 Park St , Grinnell
  3:30 pm
• Teen Time Gaming
  930 Park St , Grinnell
  3:30 pm
• Girls Basketball: Grinnell vs Marion (Junior Varsity)
  Marion High School Red Gym
  4:30 pm
• Boys Basketball: Grinnell vs Marion (Freshman)
  Marion High School Gold Gym
  4:30 pm
• Plan Zoning Commission Meeting
  Marshalltown, IA Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Boys Basketball: Grinnell vs Marion (Sophomore)
  Marion High School Gold Gym
  6:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: Grinnell vs Marion (Varsity)
  Marion High School Red Gym
  6:00 pm
• Boys Basketball: Grinnell vs Marion (Varsity)
  Marion High School Red Gym
  7:15 pm

Friday December 12

• Boys Wrestling: Saydel JV Invite (Junior Varsity)
  Saydel High School North Gym
  4:15 pm
• Boys Wrestling: South Tama MS Boys Meet #4 (Middle School)
  South Tama Middle School (NEW)
  4:15 pm
• JV W @ Marian
  Belle Plaine Comm School District Belle Plaine, IA 52208
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator in Tama. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Tama. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tama here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grinnell

• Dubbed the 'gadget guy' of jazz, Herbie Hancock used tech to change music forever. He honed his skills in Grinnell (littlevillagemag.com)
• New eye-catching billboards showcase Grinnell (southeastiowaunion.com)
• 'No Room in the Inn' features numerous Nativity scenes (southeastiowaunion.com)

Marshalltown

• Bobcats swerve around Huskies, 56-30 (timesrepublican.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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