CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — The Tama Pump had a New Year's Eve party, and Jodi Rutledge and Teresa Manfull donated $268 to the South Tama County Food Pantry on behalf of the Pump. This is a result of a 50/50 drawing.

TRAER – Tama County Clover Kid and 4-H members got an exciting, hands-on look into the world of animal health during an educational visit to the North Tama Vet Clinic in Traer on Saturday, Jan. 17. The special event gave youth a chance to engage directly with veterinary professionals, explore ...

TRAER – A rare weather phenomenon known as ‘snow rollers’ formed in and around northern Tama County during the night of Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – leading to some fascinating photos. “It was weird but neat,” Mindy Finzen of rural Traer told the newspaper after photographing the ...

TAMA COUNTY – Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is again available in Tama County, according to Cheryl Bruene of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The service is only possible thanks to the efforts of dedicated local volunteers, and begins in early February In ...

MARSHALLTOWN – Tama and Marshall County Extensions are co-hosting a Horticulture Judging Workshop on Feb. 27, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Extension Office, 2608 S. 2nd St., Marshalltown. A snow date is scheduled for March 6. This free workshop is open to 4-H leaders, ...

WATERLOO–The following are Hawkeye Community College fall semester graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown. Area graduates include: William Clarke, of Albion, Certificate with Honors, Paramedic and Associate of Applied Science with ...

Thirty-plus people gathered on a sunny Friday afternoon, Jan. 9, to experience Republican Adam Steen, candidate for Iowa governor, at his campaign stop held in Toledo at Holy Grounds Coffee. The event was hosted by local Iowa House Rep. Dean Fisher and started off with an energetic entrance by ...

DES MOINES — The Iowa Legislature began the second year of the 91st general assembly this past Monday, Jan. 12. Rep. Dean Fisher of District 53 (R-Montour) represents part of the Tama-Grundy Publishing area. Our parent newspaper, the Times-Republican, sent Fisher a list of questions to gauge ...

On Monday at 4:12 p.m., Tama County Dispatch received a 911 call through an automated crash detection system on a driver’s cell phone in the 2400blk of M Ave. Deputies responded to what turned out to be a head-on collision on a rural gravel road near the crest of a hill. Both vehicles were ...

For South Tama County High School alumna Abigail Chyma, staying busy has always come naturally. From athletics and academics to leadership and involvement, Chyma has built a reputation as an outgoing participant always wanting to try something new — a mindset that earned her one of the ...