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Tama County News

Vienna Wind Farm ‘oil leak’ debunked by MidAmerican Energy

GLADBROOK – A recent photo of what appears to be an “oil leak” on a Vienna Wind Farm turbine garnered a lot of reaction recently when posted to the Tama County Against Turbines public group page on Facebook, but according to MidAmerican Energy – the wind farm’s operator – heavy fog ...

Tama County Public Health welcomes new staff

TOLEDO – Tama County Public Health is pleased to introduce two new staff members, Tammy Schuett and Melanie Blocker. Tammy Schuett Tammy Schuett is Tama County Public Health & Home Care’s new LPN. She is taking on the department’s new Public Health Nursing position. Tammy has ...

Adjusting the Board of Adjustment

TOLEDO – Two new members were appointed to the Tama County Board of Adjustment during the Dec. 16 supervisors meeting. As a fog lay lifeless in the sky like a raccoon on the side of the highway, the usual group of local government spectators cut through the wet, dreary morning to attend the ...

Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary hosts Candlelight Christmas

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion and Auxiliary enjoyed a Christmas supper on Dec. 11, with Jr. Auxiliary members and their families in attendance as well. During the supper, the Juniors conducted their annual Candlelight Christmas Program. The girls explained the meaning of the ...

Join a ‘First Day Hike’ on New Year’s Day

IOWA – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest! More than 40 parks including Union Grove State Park near Gladbrook (details below) are hosting either a guided group hike or suggesting a self-guided hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, ...

Ice storm postpones several area holiday events

IOWA – While the ice storm that covered much of Iowa in slick roads and thick fog last weekend was not as bad as had been predicted for Tama County, several area holiday events scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, including Clutier ZCBJ Lodge’s annual ‘Deck the Hall’ event were postponed ...

It’s all crop

TOLEDO – On Monday, Dec. 9, locals made quick work of nature's delicately feathered ice crystals and drove up to join in the week's Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. The activity that usually acts as the starter pistol to the meeting, the report from County Engineer Ben Daleske, was ...

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team alumni honored at annual convention

AMES – Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) alumni including (from left) Adelyn Sienknecht (North Tama High School Class of 2024), Olivia Hanson (Union High School Class of 2024), Kaylynn Murty (South Tama High School Class of 2024), William Kroneman (Benton Community High School Class of 2024), ...