While Tama County spending topped $28 million in next fiscal years budget, the tax levy rate remained the same for both urban and rural property. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 Monday to approve the budget following a public hearing with no comments heard. Voting for approval were 1st ...
A race has developed for the Republican nomination for 2nd District Tama County Supervisor in the June 2 Iowa Primary. William Faircloth and Roger Wacha Jr., both of rural Toledo, are both vying for the nomination. Jeff Schrock, has filed for the Democrat nomination for Tama County Sheriff. ...
Letter to the Editor This time of the year there’s a lack of sleep for everyone at my house. Yes, daylight saving’s time is one factor, but March through May is ‘calving season’ on our farm when our mama cows are due to have their babies. And as a cattle farmer that means getting up, ...
Editor This is written to give the town of Gladbrook a huge congrats! My dad has been a resident in the dementia unit as Westbrook Acres for the past two years and my mom has been there for six months. I have never been so impressed with the care, activities and meals that Westbrook has! All ...
The Gladbrook American Legion hosted a 100th birthday party for the Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary on Mon., March 16th, at the Memorial Building. The delicious ham dinner was catered by Hometown Family Market. Everyone enjoyed birthday cake. The tables were decorated with lighted red and ...
Tama County District Court Before Judge Kevin McKeever in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Jared Joseph Troxell, 46, Tiffin, Iowa, entered a written guilty plea to 1st offense drunken driving. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with all but four days suspended and credited ...
The GMG Jazz Band played in the North East Iowa Band Directors Contest at Hudson on March 7. The Band played very well and came home with second place. That honor coupled with the placing at the Coe College Festival earned the GMG Jazz Band a slot at the State Jazz Band Competition to be held ...
There were no public comments Monday morning on a plan which will result in combining a pair of Tama County general obligation bond issues, a part of termed a refunding loan agreement. The remaining amount due on the original $7 million in bonds issued in 2013 to pay for road improvements is ...
Peace United Church of Christ bid a sad farewell to Pastor Joe and Chris Hackett. They are going back to WI to care for his seriously ill father and brother. The congregation honored the Hackett’s with a special service and potluck. The couple have been heavily involved with the Gladbrook ...
I wanted to provide an update to you all who have not…We have created a “Westbrook Acres” Facebook page that we are hoping will connect families and friends throughout this process. Please request to join and we will accept request. I also want to let you all know that it is imperative ...