TOLEDO – Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is again available in Tama County, according to Cheryl Bruene of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The service is only possible thanks to the efforts of dedicated local volunteers, and begins in early February In addition, ...
TOLEDO – The winds of change are sweeping through Tama County government. It has been roughly three years since members of the local coalition Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT) first started asking the then three-member Tama County Board of Supervisors to enact a moratorium on commercial ...
OTTER CREEK – Tama County Conservation not only needs a new naturalist following last month’s termination of Raina Genaw, the department is now also on the hunt for a new board member. During the Wednesday, Jan. 8 regular meeting of the Tama County Board of Conservation held at Otter ...
Avian influenza (bird flu) is impacting wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in U.S. poultry and dairy cows, with human cases mainly reported in dairy and poultry workers. Presumptive positives have been reported in Tama and Marshall counties. But says Rachel Ruden, wildlife veterinarian ...
GRUNDY CENTER – Kali Adams, right, was recently honored for five years of service as the Grundy County Assistant Attorney. She received her service award from Grundy County Attorney Erika Allen.
TOLEDO – A cold breeze welcomed the first Monday of the new year, and as boots met the snow and slush under the bright morning glow, waves of citizens went to observe the first regular Tama County Supervisors meeting under the new five-member board, which includes newcomers Mark Doland, ...
TOLEDO – Tama County returned to a form of government on Jan. 1, 2025, not experienced since 1934 – a five-member board of supervisors. More than 92 years ago, the county’s voters passed a ballot proposition to switch from five to three supervisors. Three new supervisors were ...
GRUNDY CENTER – On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, four Grundy County elected officials were administered the oath of office including (clockwise from top left) returning Sheriff Kirk Dolleslager (R-Wellsburg), newly-elected District 5 Supervisor Jeffrey Pabst (R-Grundy Center), returning District 3 ...
GRUNDY CENTER – On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, the Grundy County Board of Supervisors held a special organizing meeting after newly-elected supervisors Jeffrey Pabst (R-Grundy Center) of District 5 and LJ Kopsa (R-Beaman) of District 1 were sworn in alongside returning District 3 Supervisor Vic ...
TOLEDO – Join Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) for its 51st event, “Baking from the Earth: Ancient Grains.” The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, in State Bank of Toledo’s Community Room (103 S. Broadway Street, Toledo). Registration and dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. ...