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Tama County News

Mental Health Awareness Month in Tama County

TOLEDO – The Tama County Board of Supervisors held two meetings between Friday, May 2, and Monday, May 5 – double the meetings, double the fun. The first meeting which took place that Friday, had a few different agenda items, the most interesting being the acceptance of the resignation ...

‘I suspect it’s going to be different’

Editor's Note: This story will publish in the Friday, May 23, edition of the Sun Courier. OTTER CREEK LAKE – Tama County’s new naturalist and an alleged lack of programming dominated public comment during the Wednesday, May 7 meeting of the Board of Conservation. “On March 24, I ...

Remembering the fallen 50 years later

Editor’s Note: This is the second and sixth stories in a series of nine first published by the Times-Republican newspaper honoring the 32 men from Grundy, Hardin, Marshall and Tama counties who perished during the Vietnam War including one man considered as missing-in-action. From Nov. 1, ...

Tama County Fair Queen call for candidates

Miss Amaya Peterson, 2024 Tama County Fair Queen has been representing Tama County at fair activities, parades and other activities throughout the year. Her reign will soon be coming to an end. Peterson is the daughter of Loni and James Droigk of Gladbrook. She attended Gladbrook-Reinbeck ...

Learn to make, preserve your own salsa with Totally Tomatoes

TOLEDO – Are you ready to embark on a tasty gardening journey? Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County for the Totally Tomatoes program, featuring two engaging sessions designed to teach you what you need to know to grow and prepare fresh ingredients for delicious ...

Flickering lights

TOLEDO – The Monday, April 28 Tama County Supervisors meeting went on like usual under the cloud of the day's possible storms; at one point, the lights in the room flickered on and off, but this was just Sheriff's Office Investigator Trevor Killian leaning against the light switch. The ...

Tama County SKIP hosts successful free movie nights

TRAER – Tama County SKIP (Supporting Kids in Prevention), Tama County Public Health & Home Care, and ISU Extension and Outreach collaborated with the Traer Theatre to provide an evening out for families on April 23. Families were able to attend the movie and receive admission, small ...

Agriculture Safety Day educates South Tama 3rd graders on farm safety

South Tama Elementary School recently held an engaging Agriculture Safety Day for its third-grade students, focusing on vital safety topics related to farm life. The event aimed to educate youth about the importance of staying safe in agricultural environments while providing hands-on learning ...

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure with Tama County 4-H!

TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an action-packed summer filled with exciting activities for youth of all ages! And you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend! Whether you're eager to explore the great outdoors, try something new, or make lasting memories with friends, this ...

Tama County’s zoning administrator/weed commissioner resigns

TOLEDO – Tama County is in need of a new Zoning Administrator. With an overcast sky abundant with heavy clouds, the weekly Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting this past Monday was well attended with a possible closed session on the agenda – a session that instead remained wide open ...