On Saturday, February 25, the Tama County Cattlemen will be hosting their annual banquet at the Traer Memorial Building. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by a large prime rib dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is catered by Spanky's, and Iowa Premium of Tama ...
Women, men and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 3, 2023. This year the women of Taiwan call us to worship together considering the words from Ephesians 1:15-19, “I Have Heard About Your Faith.” The women of Taiwan share ...
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Tama County Board of Supervisors were asked during their regular meeting why the meetings can't be livestreamed. Some wonder why a few dollars of Tama County's money cannot be delegated for a camera and microphone so that the weekly meetings could be broadcast over ...
If you happen to see a moth-like bird cruising low along a stubbly field during daylight hours this winter, be sure to (safely) stop and get a better look – you’ve likely just spotted an elusive winter visitor to Iowa, the endangered Short-eared owl. This uncommon, majestic owl gets its ...
The Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating Stewardship Week from April 30 – May 7, 2023, focusing on the theme “One Water.” But what is a watershed? A watershed is an area of land ...
Hawkeye Community College is planning for its future. Voters will be asked to approve a $35 million bond referendum on Tuesday, March 7, to address our communities workforce needs. Since an existing levy is ending, this is a bond renewal at the existing tax rate. More than 68% of all ...
The staff of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will hold traveling office hours in 24 counties throughout Iowa during the months of February and March. Iowans seeking assistance regarding a personal issue with a federal agency or wishing to share views on matters of federal policy may stop by ...
The Tama County Pork Producers recently donated $1600 to the three food banks in Tama County. Gladbrook site chairperson Jeanne Paustian said, “The ongoing support of individuals, churches, business, and civic organizations is important to us and to those in the communities who count on ...
The Tama County Pork Producers want to thank all our pie buyers at our annual banquet. Megan Gienger was named "Best Pie Maker" at the banquet held on January 14 at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Megan's two-crust blueberry pie was purchased by State Bank of Toledo for $800. Tama County ...
Ben Neff, a 2014 BCLUW High School graduate who lives on his family’s farm near Beaman, stays plenty busy during the day working for the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group in Urbandale, but in his free time, you might catch him prowling central Iowa with his camera and searching for the ...