Sun Courier note: Following publication, the legislation referenced in this article cleared subcommittee and will soon be considered by the Iowa House Environmental Protection Committee. Refer to next week’s edition for an update. Legislation that might limit the acquisition of new public ...
At the Tama County Supervisors meeting on March 20, the decision was made to set a public hearing to discuss a possible Solar Energy Ordinance on April 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Toledo Reinig Center. The supervisors have been asking for and receiving opinions on the ordinance in the past ...
The last week of February when the old telephone office burned will be remembered by the residents of the little town of Montour as the end of a landmark started more than 100 years ago. On Dec. 18, 1918, more than 100 years ago, delegates of the rural telephone lines met to form one ...
Things appear to be heating up even more in Tama County when it comes to renewable energy following the recent filing of several commercial solar easements. Roughly a month ago the possibility of a commercial solar array being constructed in northeastern Tama County came to light following ...
At the Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 13, livestreaming was the main topic of discussion. Microphones and cameras have been long sought after by members of Tama County Against Turbines (TCAT), as well as other citizens who wish to watch the proceedings. Livestreaming the ...
On Saturday, March 18, downtown Tama will be bustling with activity as runners, walkers, and families gather for the first Irish Stampede 5K. This fun and free event for all ages is being organized by The Pump, a downtown bar and grill. Some of the race's biggest sponsors include the Tama ...
Join Tama County Women, Land & Legacy for its upcoming Learning Session, “Nuisance Wildlife.” It will be held on Thursday, March 23 at the Toledo Public Library, 206 E. High Street in Toledo. Registration and dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 7:00. ...
With the restoration of Otter Creek Lake nearly complete and the pandemic receding into the background of life, Tama Co. Conservation is ready to bring back the fun with its annual Fun Night Fundraiser. This year’s Fun Night is set for Saturday, April 1, at Otter Creek Lake & Park ...
Iowa Project AWARE is heading to the Iowa River this summer! From July 9-14, hundreds of volunteers from across the nation will embark on the six day, five night river cleanup adventure down sixty-five miles of the Iowa River from Marshalltown to Koszta. Registration is required to ...
A newcomer won a seat on the GMG school board, and a $14.25 million bond issue at North Tama fell just short of a necessary supermajority during special elections held around the area Tuesday. According to unofficial results posted Tuesday night, Kristine Kienzle of rural Toledo defeated ...