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Tama County News

Tama County engineer submits resignation to Board of Supervisors

TOLEDO – The Tama County Board of Supervisors gathered on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after having Monday off for Martin Luther King Jr Day. The most interesting item on the agenda was also the most somber – on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske submitted his resignation. ...

Tama County among those recognized for leadership in the pork industry

DES MOINES – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored the commitment and passion of local leaders within the state’s pork industry during the annual Iowa Pork Congress in late January. The event highlighted the achievements of county organizations for their leadership and efforts ...

Learn how to become a 4-H judge through free statewide training

IOWA – Iowa 4-H Youth Development is inviting community members across the state to take part in its free, statewide virtual judges’ training series, designed for anyone interested in becoming a 4-H judge or refreshing their skills ahead of the 2026 fair season. The general training ...

Free tax assistance available in Tama County

TAMA COUNTY – 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 ...

Extremely rare weather phenomenon pops up in and around Gladbrook, Traer areas

TRAER – A rare weather phenomenon known as ‘snow rollers’ formed in and around northern Tama County during the night of Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – leading to some fascinating photos. “It was weird but neat,” Mindy Finzen of rural Traer told the newspaper after photographing the ...

Horticulture Judging Workshop offered Feb. 27

MARSHALLTOWN – Tama and Marshall County Extensions are co-hosting a Horticulture Judging Workshop on Feb. 27, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Extension Office, 2608 S. 2nd St., Marshalltown. A snow date is scheduled for March 6. This free workshop is open to 4-H leaders, ...

Gladbrook experiences temporary power outage following semi accident

GLADBROOK – More than 700 Alliant Energy customers in the Gladbrook area experienced a temporary power outage last week Friday, Jan. 9, following a semi-truck accident. According to Chief Deputy Joe Quandt with the Tama County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in at 3:10 p.m. Friday for a ...

House, Purvis hired as foremen with Tama County Secondary Roads

TOLEDO – With the start of the new year comes a new change. During the Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, meeting of the Tama County Board of Supervisors, the county’s two new Secondary Roads foremen were introduced – Taylor House and Terry Purvis. Going forward, Tama County will be split down the ...

Tama County GOP Caucus set for Feb. 2

TAMA COUNTY — The Tama County Republican Party is holding caucuses at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. All registered Republicans are invited to attend. Registration is available on the night of the caucus. Minors may attend to become Junior Delegates if they are at least in 7th grade, but not ...