Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the Department of Natural Resources’ sixth annual Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 24. Several parks across the state will be hosting volunteer events to help spruce up trails, buildings, and other park amenities. “Iowa state parks are beloved places ...
The Ridge Riders Saddle Club wrapped up their 2020 season earlier this month with a three-day weekend barrel racing event at the club’s home arena west of Toledo. Activities began on Friday, Oct. 2 with a club sponsored jackpot show. On the following two days the Iowa District 3 chapter of ...
Voting is now open for the 2020 Best of the Best awards presented by Tama-Grundy Publishing. You can find a ballot in the Tama County Shopper this week and throughout the month of August. Completed ballots can be dropped off at our office at 220 W. 3rd St. in Tama or sent by mail ...
Due to current health conditions, Tama Council will be returning to zoom meetings. The link is https://zoom.us/j/92143843919 Meeting ID 921 4384 3919 or by phone at 408-638-0968. City buildings will be closed to the public. Tonight's meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tama Council Agenda August 3, ...
Meskwaki Nation announced via Facebook Thursday morning the annual Powwow will be canceled for 2020. A statement reads: In regards to the 2020 Meskwaki Annual Powwow, Tribal Council and MAPA have agreed to cancel this year’s powwow in concern for the safety and well-being of the people ...
The annual July 4th fireworks show in Toledo took place again this year, but not without several hours of planning and many volunteers to lend a hand. This year’s show was set up with an electronic system that was new to the Toledo and Tama Fire Department event organizers. The ...
The return to school planning and strategizing process continues at South Tama County as Dr. Jared Smith, STC Superintendent provided updates to the school board during their regular meeting on Monday, July 6. Smith indicated that with so much of the coronavirus situation being fluid and ...
The first meeting of the committee will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 in the large room at the Civic Center. We will practice social distancing and use face coverings. Safety is a primary concern. The purpose of this meeting is organizational. Some persons will be able to work on ...
On June 8th, the City of Chelsea swore in a new City Clerk, Lonika Utterback. Ms. Utterback is taking over duties from former City Clerk, Kathy Werner. Mrs. Werner served as part-time City Clerk and Library Director since May 2018, until resigning from the Library Director position in September ...
Frances Jackson of Garwin was crowned the 2020 Tama County Beef Queen at the annual Tama County Cattleman's banquet in March. The outgoing queen from 2019 was Zoe Duncan of Garwin. The role of the Beef Queen will be altered to stay within the Socially Acceptable Guidelines in regard to the ...