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Government

New Year, New District 1 Supervisor

The Board of Supervisors began the New Year with new appointments. On Monday, Jan. 2, retired Board of Supervisor Larry Vest performed his last duty of office, swearing in his successor, Curt Hilmer. “Wait, it’s not over. We still have the passing of the ceremonial keys,” said Vest as he ...

12/27/2022 Board of Supervisors

Claims: $319,930.09 The Board approved 12/29 at 8:30 am as the time in which Curt Hilmer will be sworn in as the new member of the Board of Supervisors.

12/27/2022 Toledo City Council

The Council approved the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 Amendment on January 9th, 2023, at 5:00 pm. The Council approved the public hearing to vacate streets and alleys within the former Iowa Juvenile Home Porperty on January 9th, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

What to know from Monday’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board approved the GPS Policy on County vehicles. The December 26th Board of Supervisors meeting has been moved to 9:30 am on Tuesday, December 27th due to the holidays. The Board approved the change of milage rate for County employees from $0.525 to $0.55 per mile for the 2024 Fiscal ...

Nine things to know from Monday’s Tama city council meeting

Liquor licenses for Tama Ballroom LLC. and El Gallito were approved. The Council was guided through an audit presentation by Chris Nelson. The Council approved the Fire and EMS Departments’ recommendations for officer appointments. Jim Hicklin was hired as a part-time (as-needed) ...

East Marshall hosts legislative dinner with lawmakers, school leaders

LE GRAND — Three area legislators met with administrators and school board members from Marshalltown, East Marshall, and South Tama for dinner and a policy-related conversation at East Marshall High School in Le Grand on Wednesday, Dec. 7. After enjoying a salad, prime rib, and a baked ...

Three things to know from Monday’s Toledo city council meeting

The Council reviewed the 2022 Fiscal Year audit with Chris Nelson of Kyhnn & Co., P.C. Julie Winter of Region 6 presented three projects to the Council that will be covered by the 5-2-1-0 Grant; two-bay swing set replacement in Toledo Heights Park, trail signage and mileage markers at ...

Q&A: Outlook on next farm bill

Q: What’s in store for the new Farm Bill? A: As a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, and as a lifelong family farmer, I bring real-world experience to the policymaking table on behalf of the farm families who feed and fuel the world. As Congress begins its ...

Seven things to know from Monday’s Tama city council meeting

The Council approved the tax abatement for 806 Clubhouse Circle. Resolution #22-44 was approved, supporting the investment in the City’s water infrastructure at 1304 State St. The Council approved raising the pay rate for part-time advanced EMTS to $19 per hour. Richard Jimenez was ...