Kendall Staker
Kendall Staker, 70, of Traer, passed away peacefully at his home in Traer, Iowa on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 3, 2026 ...
Andrew “Andy” Jensen
Andrew “Andy” Raymond Jensen, 83, of Dysart, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. Visitation will be held ...
Electric Motorcycle Accident Leads to Discussion
Former Tama County jailer charged with sexual abuse
A now former Tama County jailer has been arrested and charged with two counts of second degree sexual abuse, both Class B felonies, over events ...
2026 Fall preview: STC Girls Tennis
Ahrens discusses potential conference change with school board
During Monday’s school board meeting, 7-12 Activities Director Chelsea Ahrens told the board that changing athletic conferences could help the ...
Ahrens discusses potential conference change with school board
South Tama Community School District recipient of DOE award
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education recently announced more than $2.35 million in competitive grants have been awarded to 10 school ...
Louise & Lucile Hink Tama Public Library receives accreditation from the State Library of Iowa
DES MOINES — The State Library of Iowa announced that the Tama Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: ...
Resignations and Late Larry: This week’s Tama City Council meeting
Monday’s lovely summer evening brought the Tama City Council meeting, which started a tad late as council member Larry Thomas came in a smidge ...
Magic Mike 6XL: The Birthday Grief
Heather’s Highlights: County Government and You, July 2026
I hope everyone stayed cool with the hot weather we experienced in July. County roads were one of the main topics of discussion during ...