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Government

From Ragbrai to wastewater programs

The March 20 Tama City Council meeting started with hearing updates from the Tama Economic Development Commission Executive Director Katherine Ollendieck. Arrangements for RAGBRAI’s arrival are slowly but surely coming together, with the estimated number of visitors to the county climbing. ...

Supervisors to hold solar session

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 ...

Honoring the King

The main bit of business done by the Toledo City Council on March 13's meeting was the honoring of baseball great and Toledo native Leonard "King" Cole. A star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs during their pennant-winning season in 1910, this departed citizen has become a local interest for ...

To livestream or not to livestream

At the Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday, 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 ...

Bandages for the Bandstand

At Monday’s Tama City Council meeting, Oak Park on McClellan was discussed. The old bandstand that has stood for decades in the park is in desperate need of repair. Among other impairments, the roof sustained damage from a falling branch. Depending on where you are standing in/around the ...

Seven things to know from Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting

Resolution 3-6-2023A to vacate the secondary road in unincorporated Haven for the purchase of an individual owning property adjacent to the road was approved. “This road, beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 22, thence West 8 feet to the center of the vacated alley, thence North 60 feet, ...

District 53 Newsletter March 2, 2023, from Rep. Dean Fisher

This week was “Funnel Week,” the deadline for when individually filed bills must be passed out of committee to remain eligible for further consideration. Next week, we will run more bills on the floor as the committee process winds down. The House Education Committee passed House Study ...

Zoning Board’s empty hot seat

During Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, heated discussions unfolded between community members in attendance and the Supervisors over the potential appointment of Duane Backen to the Zoning Board. On Sept. 9 of last year, the Board of Supervisors advertised to fill the vacancy of Ross ...

Five things to know from Monday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting

The Engineer reported the Deer Creek Bridge Project has a late start date of April 3. The Engineering Dept. is working with Supervisor Curt Hilmer to address issues with the 900 miles of gravel road in Tama County, hoping to provide a better solution to road conditions and care in the ...

Four things to know from Monday’s Toledo City Council meeting

Economic Development Executive Director Katherine Ollendieck presented an update on the Economic Development projects with Region 6 and a RAGBRAI update. The Council was informed that RAGBRAI wishes to identify 90 acres of campgrounds and space for 500 RVs. Adaptive Sports will utilize the ...