“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” These words built this country, and this weekend we honored our country's ...
In his first public campaign event of the general election cycle since winning his party’s nomination a month ago, Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine took to the stage inside the Tama Civic Center to deliver a speech and host a meet and greet on Friday ...
The Toledo Public Library received a grant from the Tama County Community Foundation to “Spark a Love for Reading” project. With the help of this grant, the library was able to purchase many exciting new picture books, beginning-to-read books and books for babies. Long gone are the days ...
The South Tama School Board opened its July 6 meeting by welcoming its newest member, as Michael Avis was sworn in by Board President Elizabeth Dolezal at the beginning of the meeting. Avis will fill the rest of Megan Thiessen’s term in District 3, which lasts until November 2027. Following ...
This week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting was the beginning of a new era as Supervisor Heather Knebel sat in the middle of the big joint desk, taking the helm as the board's chair. The meeting started with the roads report saying that they are mowing, ditching, and doing some blading. They ...
One of the first items on this week’s Tama City Council agenda was Anne Michael, who gave the council a bit of a history lesson regarding the Lincoln Highway bridge. After talking about the lush history that enriches the bridge, Anne implored the council to look into options for preserving ...
In his first public campaign event of the general election cycle since winning his party’s nomination a month ago, Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn of Belle Plaine took to the stage inside the Tama Civic Center to deliver a speech and host a meet and greet on Friday ...
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...
GLADBROOK – Round up your friends and family and make plans to attend the 2026 Tama County Fair, happening Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19, at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Get ready for a week filled with excitement, entertainment, and the best of what our community has to offer. ...
As Tama County Republicans prepare to gather on Aug. 4 to choose their nominee for county treasurer, newly obtained primary election write-in results offer another interesting look at voter behavior during one of the county's most closely contested local races in recent memory. The Republican ...