The Tama City Council this week was like a well-caffeinated frog; they jumped around a little bit. The meeting began by skipping down to number four on the agenda, the Poppy Proclamation. Read out first by Mayor Brian Hanus, the proclamation states that May 2025 is the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Month and that Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2025, as Poppy Days in the City of Tama. The proclamation goes on to explain the symbol of the poppy and state its significance. All proceeds from the poppy distribution will go towards local veterans and their families. After the proclamation was read, it was then signed by Mayor Hanus, then by Poppy Chair Brenda Youngbear, and finally, since she was sitting right there, Council Member Emily Babinet as a witness.

Once they popped back up to check off one, two, and three, then dropped down and tabled number five, the council was on to agenda item number six. Number six was a change order for the 5th Street project. Due to a problem with a sewer line, a change had to be made, the council approved the order.

The council approved codification, which will cost approximately $6,000.

The council approved the closure of Siegel Street in front of the Civic Center for the Lincoln Highway Festival.

With the recent arrival of the new fire truck, and dimensions being an afterthought, it was found out that the new truck is too long for the fire station. So, the council approved having three of the fire station bays extended, to accommodate and add more room, for approximately $50,000.