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Tama County News

Annette Sweeney announces reelection candidacy for Iowa Senate

IOWA FALLS – Rural Buckeye native Annette Sweeney has announced her re-election candidacy for Iowa Senate District #27, which encompasses all of Hardin, Grundy, Poweshiek, much of Tama, and a portion of Black Hawk counties. With the enthusiastic support of her family Annette looks forward ...

It all adds up

REINBECK – Following a recount, the results are in and margins remain the same: Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District’s $17.3 million bond referendum passed on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, by 17 votes. “Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District has received the completed recount ...

Meet Chad Weaver: Tama County’s new Veteran Affairs director

TOLEDO – For the last eight months, a new face has greeted visitors who stepped inside the door at Tama County’s Veteran Affairs Office, director Chad Weaver of Garwin. And while Weaver – a Marshalltown High School Class of 2010 alumnus and veteran – is employed as the office’s ...

G-R students explore ag careers through county 4-H partnership

REINBECK – Seventh and eighth graders at Gladbrook-Reinbeck stepped into the world of agriculture careers on Thursday, Nov. 13, during a special event hosted in partnership with Tama County 4-H and Grundy County 4-H. The afternoon program featured a variety of hands-on learning sessions ...

Grow A Row for Tama County donates 2,100+ lb. fresh produce to local pantries

TOLEDO – The dedicated efforts of local volunteers have paid off in a big way for Tama County residents this year. Grow A Row for Tama County, a project spearheaded by the Tama County Master Gardeners, has donated over 2,100 lb. of fresh, locally-grown produce to area food pantries during the ...

Fixing typos: Last week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting

TOLEDO – Last week’s (Monday, Nov. 17) Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting moved right along. Starting with Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske who reported that they are working on ditch digging near 260th Street and B Avenue and south of E66 on V Avenue. They are stockpiling rock in ...

Meet K-9 Kaya

TOLEDO – The Tama County Sheriff’s Office has another new K-9 deputy. This past summer, the Sheriff’s Office introduced K-9 Jax as the newest member of its K-9 Unit following the retirement of K-9 Tyson. Jax along with his handler, Deputy Brandon Wall began their 12-week training in ...

Kids Shopping day is almost here!

GLADBROOK – Kids’ Christmas Shopping Day is almost here! On Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Peace Church, our hometown folks will once again open the doors of Gladbrook’s Christmas Store – and also open their hearts a little bit wider to share their love with the children and ...

Book a state park cabin in January or February, get 20% off your stay

IOWA – Are you ready for a cozy getaway in an Iowa State Park cabin? Get 20% off your stay with promo code Cabin2026 when you book now (iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com) for the months of January or February 2026. Enjoy the pristine beauty and outdoor fun of winter in an Iowa state ...

Last week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting

TOLEDO – Last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Monday, Nov. 10, saw a slight change to its regular dealings as Ben Daleske, the county’s engineer, was only heard, but not seen. Joining the meeting via the livestream without a picture, Daleske gave his regular update ...