In our small quiet life in Iowa communities, it is easy to look at the shifting culture around us and feel a sense of unease. The values that once anchored our nation seem to be drifting away, leaving many to wonder how we should respond. The answer is not found in anger or withdrawal, but in ...
1. The Reinbeck History Museum is about 90% complete and is open upon request until a more permanent schedule can be established. It spans 1876-1976 and is located at the back of the CEC. It’s free. 2. The flowers on Main Street were beautiful this year. Five watering teams kept them in top ...
My name is Amanda Kriegel, and I have served as Tama County Treasurer since April 2022. I am continuing my candidacy for Treasurer as a write-in candidate in this year’s general election, and I want Tama County residents to know more about my record, my experience and what I hope to ...
RESEARCH. Lawsuits were filed in 2022 against Tama County to stop Wind Turbines even though signed Contracts were already in place. Tama County Against Turbines circulated a Petition to go to 5 Supervisors with hopes more would be better for them. The Petition was filed August 15, 2022 by Linda ...
Vote for Berleen Wobeter, not for Dean Fisher. Here is one of many reasons why. Mr. Fisher and his Republican allies have now been completely in charge of state government for almost 10 years. In that time the state budget has gone from surpluses to massive deficits. While the final numbers are ...
I want to encourage the citizens of Tama County to vote yes in November to go from five board members back to three. As someone who has worked for the county for many years with experience with supervisors I would like to share my reasoning. These men and women work hard for our county and care ...
I want to address some misinformation that Heather Knebel put in her Oct. 9th column about representation. With three county supervisors, I represented Toledo, Garwin, Gladbrook and Lincoln with Lincoln being 20 miles from me. With the five-member board, Curt Hilmer has Lincoln at 25 miles ...
On Monday, Sept. 28, President Trump announced that a new steel mill will be built near Fort Madison in Lee County, Iowa by Mesabi Metallics. This is incredible news, not just for Iowa, but for the nation. The announcement is a once-in-a-generation economic victory for Iowa. Mesabi is making a ...
September was a very wet month, and we are all very appreciative of a dry forecast for October. Harvest season could be interesting this year. The Board of Supervisors signed a contract to hire an Engineer in Tama County, with a start date of Oct. 5. Thanks to everyone who assisted during ...
I would encourage citizens of Tama County to vote no on the measure to go back to 3 supervisors in November. Taxpaying citizens are now being named and criticized for attending Board of Supervisor meetings and giving their opinions. I also attended the April 25, 2022 BOS meeting and listened ...