TOLEDO - The July 3 Tama County Supervisors meeting started off with Ashley Steven in the first public comment section. Steven is one of the homeowners that was going to receive reimbursement from the county after it came to light that former sanitarian Todd Apfel wrongfully approved their ...
TAMA COUNTY – As the drought in Iowa continues into the summer months – degrading soil moisture and reducing stream flows – the Poweshiek Water Association (PWA) recently issued an alert asking its customers including those in Tama County to conserve water. “We are asking you to ...
CEDAR RAPIDS — Congratulations to Ashley Steele, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Steele, of Tama, was awarded a bachelor's degree in Sociology. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; were ...
The Tama County Treasurer’s Office in Toledo began assessing a new convenience fee at their driver’s license station on July 1. The fee is $10 and applies only to out-of-county customers who travel in to complete driver's license and identification transactions in Tama County. Customers ...
ALTOONA – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting eleven in-person farmland lease meetings in Central Iowa in late July and early August. Meeting sites include Adel, Altoona, Ames, Boone, Grinnell, Indianola, Knoxville, Newton, Marshalltown, Oskaloosa, Traer and Winterset. ...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with its annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August, wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success. Participation is easy – just note the date ...
On Monday, June 26, the Tama County Board of Supervisors joined a scheduled Board of Health meeting to discuss an ongoing dispute. At the Board of Health's meeting in March, two separate payments were approved, totaling nearly $13,000. These payments were for two homeowners who had their ...
With RAGBRAI on Tama-Toledo’s horizon, the community has been preparing for the influx of bike riders gracing the two towns on July 27. By design so much of planning the massive event goes unnoticed. An aspect of the overnight stay that will most certainly be noticed, is beautiful signage ...
With overcast skies and the occasional sprinkling of rain, kids were scarce for the first half of the Toledo Public Library’s Pedalpalooza last Saturday. Adults stood around with their bike chains in their hands, waiting for some kids to wander out. In lieu of children, entertainment ...
The 2023 Tama County Fair Queen candidates were recently announced and this year include two high school seniors – Emily Hulme who attends North Tama High School in Traer, and Adelyn Sienknecht who attends GMG High School in Garwin. Crowning is set for Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the ...