Toledo – Tama County 4-H members were recognized for their accomplishments during the State 4-H Recognition Day held March 25, on the Iowa State University campus. This statewide event, held each spring, is the culmination of the year’s recognition process. The Iowa 4-H State ...
TOLEDO – As the lake restoration project nears its final stages at Otter Creek Lake and Park, amenities including the campgrounds, playground, and parking are undergoing updates of their own, according to Conservation Director Stephen Mayne. During the monthly meeting of the Tama Co. ...
The biggest issue discussed at the May 1 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting was not wind turbines or solar, but the new public comments format. An idea thought up by Supervisor Faircloth, the public comments portion of the meeting was changed from an open conversation to a more muted ...
Tama County 4-H is excited to offer these summer programs to all youth of Tama County. Find all these camps and registration forms on our website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/tama/youth-programs. Junior Camp Tama County will join Grundy and Marshall County in a camp for those ...
Miss Kaylynn Murty, 2022 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. Murty, the daughter of Tim and Ashley Murty, is the sixth consecutive Tama County Fair Queen ...
Lightning struck for the second time at the April 24 Tama County Supervisors meeting. After considering a petition that was presented to the supervisors last week by local property owner Terry Kucera, the majority voted to once again delay the Solar Public Hearing. The first delay was due ...
In today’s world, food safety is one of animal producers’ biggest responsibilities. With over 15,000 Iowa 4-H’ers enrolled in livestock projects, about 17 million pounds of meat is produced each year. 4-H members who exhibit swine, beef, sheep, dairy, poultry, rabbit and ...
The Tama Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to celebrate the 82nd Annual Soil and Water Conservation Week April 30 through May 7, 2023! The 2023 Soil and Water Conservation Week theme is “One Water” to raise awareness of how important it is to protect our water ...
TOLEDO – During the Monday, April 17 meeting of the Tama County Supervisors, a new county engineer was hired. Benton Daleske, formerly the Fayette County assistant engineer, will start work on May 1. The Assistant Engineer reported that contract rock should be finishing up that week. The ...
TOLEDO – "It's just not gonna happen," Curt Hilmer announced during the April 10 Tama County Supervisors meeting when asked for an update on livestreaming the weekly sessions. Hilmer went on to say that there are too many people opposing the prospect — namely, the other two supervisors, ...