South Tama Elementary School recently held an engaging Agriculture Safety Day for its third-grade students, focusing on vital safety topics related to farm life. The event aimed to educate youth about the importance of staying safe in agricultural environments while providing hands-on learning ...
TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an action-packed summer filled with exciting activities for youth of all ages! And you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend! Whether you're eager to explore the great outdoors, try something new, or make lasting memories with friends, this ...
GRUNDY COUNTY – April 27 through May 4, 2025, marks National Soil and Water Conservation Week. This annual celebration reminds us of Grundy County’s most valuable resource – our fertile topsoil. The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is actively promoting soil ...
AMES – The GMG FFA Chapter traveled last week to the 97th Annual Iowa FFA Convention held at the Iowa State University in Ames where members participated in two busy days of leadership and fellowship with chapters from across the state. On Monday, April 14, GMG attended the career show ...
TOLEDO – Two point five (2.5) million dollars. That’s the amount in additional project costs NextEra Energy Resources estimates will be incurred per month if their Salt Creek Wind project is delayed this spring due to the uncertainty caused by Tama County’s wind energy conversion ...
WASHINGTON D.C. – More than 30 Iowa Farm Bureau members representing 21 counties, including Tama, met with Iowa’s congressional delegation recently in Washington, D.C. to discuss policy issues important to Iowa agriculture and their family farms. Among the attendees was Christy Flamme of ...
REINBECK – The Grundy County Pork Producers made a donation late last month to the Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School Family and Consumer Science (FCS) program through the gift of pork coupons. Per a G-R social media post on March 27, “[The Pork Producers] generosity allows us to taste and ...
AMES – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program will be offering a “Last Chance” Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for private pesticide applicators during from April 7 until April 15, 2025, at participating county ...
GLADBROOK – Two days after the spring equinox, the vibes were all spring last Saturday afternoon at TF Clydesdales in rural Gladbrook as the youngest generation frolicked with the farm’s newest member – a filly aptly named Nova, Latin for ‘new.’ The farm, located northeast of ...
GRUNDY COUNTY – The Grundy County Pork Producers recently donated 160 pounds of pork to two food pantries in Grundy County. This is the third year for the Pork in the Pantry program. It is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. One of the goals for the program is to have county ...