REINBECK – Athena Sager recently completed her goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten at the Reinbeck Public Library! Three-year-old Athena loves reading at home with her dad, mom and big sister Alexis who works at the Reinbeck library as a library page. Athena's favorite book ...
GLADBROOK — The Tama County Livestock and Fair Association recognized three outstanding honorees on Tuesday, July 14, with its 2026 Friend of the Fair Award, celebrating individuals and organizations whose dedication, service, and support have strengthened the Tama County Fair and its ...
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT -- With a change of plans due to flooding at the Powwow Grounds, the 110th annual Meskwaki Powwow kicked off in earnest last Thursday, Aug. 6, at the outdoor arena behind the casino featuring an appearance from a special guest -- Chris Jones, the Democrat running for Iowa ...
TOLEDO – As the morning dew sparkled and glittered on the blades of grass, the sun rose anew and brought together the usual batch of outspoken citizens to witness the weekly rhapsody in bureaucracy at the Monday, Aug. 3 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. The roads report was given, ...
TAMA COUNTY – The tentative start date to begin breaking up the existing pavement on U.S. 63 was set for this past Monday, Aug. 10. Once that begins, the pavement will have exposed metal rebar and will not be drivable. The contractor will then prep the surface, and asphalt paving will ...
GRUNDY CENTER – While RAGBRAI rolled through parts of Grundy County late last month capturing the attention of many in the area, the Grundy County Fair Board was also in the thick of it, successfully hosting the 2026 All-American Grundy County Fair which began Monday, July 20, on the ...
GLADBROOK – A Nebraska woman traveling westbound on Iowa Highway 96 near H Avenue/T55 last Saturday evening lost control of her vehicle, leading to a severe rollover crash that sent all three occupants to an area hospital, including two minor children. “I was first on the scene as the ...
GRUNDY CENTER – Grundy County Conservation Director Nick Buseman, third from left, was honored as part of the Monday, Aug. 3, Grundy County Board of Supervisors meeting for 25 years of service to the county. Also pictured from left, Supervisor Vic Vandehaar, Vice-Chair LJ Kopsa, Buseman, ...
DES MOINES – Pete Lyon has been named Tama County’s 2026 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee. The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees represent Iowans who have contributed countless hours to the 4-H program, working ...
MARSHALLTOWN – Legionnaires and Auxiliary members from across Tama County pictured Saturday, Aug. 1, during the Iowa Veterans Home annual picnic in Marshalltown. The picnic served close to 100 residents this year.