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Tama County News

​​Out-of-county fee begins at Tama Co. driver’s license station

TOLEDO – The Tama County Treasurer’s Office in Toledo began assessing a new convenience fee at their driver’s license station on July 1. The fee is $10 and applies only to out-of-county customers who travel in to complete driver's license and identification transactions in Tama County. ...

The face of the ‘screwed’

TOLEDO – The July 3 Tama County Supervisors meeting started off with homeowner Ashley Steven speaking during the first public comment section. Steven is one of the homeowners that was set to receive reimbursement from the county after it came to light that former sanitarian Todd Apfel ...

Handbooks and funds

TOLEDO – Some new changes were approved to the employee manual at the Tama County Supervisors meeting on Monday, June 26. Also approved were annual end-of-year fund transfers for Tama County Conservation, the Secondary Roads Department, and the Tama County Maintenance Department. The 2024 ...

Tama Co. Supervisors, Board of Health square off over septic payments

TOLEDO – On Monday, June 26, the Tama County Board of Supervisors joined a scheduled Board of Health meeting to discuss an ongoing dispute. At the Board of Health’s meeting held in March, two separate payments were approved, totaling nearly $13,000. These payments were for two homeowners ...

Sienknecht, Hulme vie for 2023 Tama Co. Fair Queen

The 2023 Tama County Fair Queen candidates were recently announced and this year include two high school seniors – Adelyn Sienknecht who attends GMG High School in Garwin, and Emily Hulme who attends North Tama High School in Traer. Crowning is set for Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the ...

Over 300 tractors feature in WHO Tractor Ride

Traffic in and around parts of Grundy, Marshall and Tama counties moved a little slower last week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday thanks to the approximately 320 tractors — some vintage, some modern — cruising through the area as part of the 26th annual WHO Tractor Ride, sponsored by the ...

Otter Creek Lake & Park reopens June 29

TOLEDO – Following lake improvements, visitors will once again be able to hike and camp at Otter Creek Lake & Park starting on Thursday, June 29. Upon reopening, all park trails, roads, restrooms, and shelters will be available for public use. Campsites will be available on a ...

Tama County Fair set for July 10-16

GLADBROOK – Each July, over 200 4-H and FFA members enter their exhibits at the Tama County Fair. Ribbons and trophies are earned. Even more important, goals are met, lessons are learned and friendships are made. The Tama County Livestock and Fair Association invites you to come to the ...

More problems, more lawyers

TOLEDO – The June 19 Tama County Supervisors meeting was filled with differing opinions. The Board of Supervisors approved, by majority, the hiring of attorneys Joseph Gamble and Kayla Sproul due to issues involving the Board of Health. Following the publication of an article in the ...