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Tama County News

Average area land values dropped slightly in 2025 despite statewide increase

IOWA – Despite a slight overall increase across the state, average land values in Marshall, Tama and Grundy counties all dropped slightly in 2025 compared to 2024 according to information released by the Iowa State University (ISU) Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) last ...

Citizens discuss Comprehensive Land Use Plan at inaugural meeting

TOLEDO – A diverse group of skilled and willing citizens responded to Tama County Zoning Administrator Laura Wilson’s invitation to meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the Board of Supervisors room in Toledo to begin the process of developing a Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Attendees with ...

From Redhawks to Seahawks: North Tama grad set to cover Super Bowl LX

TRAER – Many years have passed since her days schlepping water bottles and tracking stats for the North Tama Redhawks football team, but that doesn’t mean Class of 2012 alumna Stephanie “Steph” Schroeder has forgotten her roots. And this Sunday, Feb. 8, as she covers the 2026 Super ...

Seed Treatment and Ag Pest Control set for Feb. 18

TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach–Tama County will host a Seed Treatment and Ag Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety ...

Honoring the past, living the mission, building the future

TAMA – The story of Tama-Toledo Christian School is one of faith, community, and continuity—deeply rooted in history while intentionally focused on the future. Located within the former (and fully renovated) St. Patrick Catholic Church, Tama-Toledo Christian School is a ...

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 ...