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Tama County News

Growing Together Mini-Grant awarded to Tama County

TOLEDO – In the midst of record setting food pantry usage throughout the state of Iowa, Growing Together Mini-Grants will provide fresh produce and nutrition education to pantries in 2025 through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s SNAP-Education program. Tama county is among ...

Tama SWCD hosting free upcoming soil health and water quality event

TOLEDO – Join Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) for its upcoming event, “Roots to Rivers: Exploring the Connection Between Soil Health and Water Quality.” It will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Reinig Toledo Civic Center, 1007 S. Prospect Drive in Toledo, Iowa, 9 ...

Tama County farmers honored as Master Pork Producers during annual banquet

DES MOINES – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) announced the 2024 Master Pork Producers awardees at the Iowa Pork Congress banquet held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Des Moines. Among those honored were Josh and Megan Volante of Clutier. The award winners including the Volantes embody ...

Tama County Public Health rolls into 2025

TOLEDO – Tama County Public Health & Home Care is literally on a roll in 2025. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tama County was awarded American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used specifically for public health. To that end, Tama County Public Health (TCPH) supported a variety of programs ...

Gethmann Cemetery to hold annual meeting

GLADBROOK – Gethmann Cemetery Inc. will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Gladbrook Methodist Church (715 Lincoln Street).

Learn about Chronic Wasting Disease at free, educational Tama County event

TOLEDO – Concerned about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its potential impact on local wildlife? Join us for an informative session to learn about this important topic. Event Details –When: February 22, 2025 –Time: 10 a.m. – Noon –Where: Tama County Extension Office (203 W ...

Ag Pest Control and Seed Treatment Course set for Feb. 19

TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County will host an Ag Pest Control and Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety ...

Local students named to Hawkeye Community College Fall 2024 Dean’s List

WATERLOO – Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. The Dean's List is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students. To make the Dean’s List, an individual must be a full-time student and successfully complete 12 ...

Habitual offender arrested, charged with area American Legion burglaries

TOLEDO — A Marshalltown man with an extensive rap sheet has been arrested and charged by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the late December burglaries of the Garwin and Gladbrook American Legions as well as a Jan. 2 robbery at the Tama-Toledo Eagles Club. Convicted ...