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Sievers, Frericks receive Quilts of Valor

Central Iowa Quilt Sew-ciety members Rose Russell and Marvis Drew presented Quilts of Valor to Tama County veterans: Roger Sievers who served in the US Army from 1962-64 and Henry Loran Frericks which served the US Army-National Guard from 1964-1970.

Rainy morning meeting for Tama County Board of Supervisors

With the gray sky reflected up in the puddles that have formed from the recent rains, the usual group of meeting goers faced the chilly morning air and went to attend this week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting. This week’s roads report was fairly short, as they’ve mostly been dealing ...

Tama County Young Guns compete at 2026 State Shooting Sports Competition

SEARSBORO – Iowa 4-H members from across the state showcased their skills, knowledge and discipline during the 2026 Iowa 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports State Shooting Competition, held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Brownells' Big Springs Shooting Complex in Searsboro. The annual event ...

Local Farm Bureau leaders advocate for Iowa agriculture in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Farm Bureau members from across the state departed their Iowa farms for Washington, D.C., Sept. 14-17, and met with their elected officials and agency representatives, joining a multi-state fly-in. Members shared personal stories from their farms and examples of how ...

Treasurer Smith announces Tama County winner in ISave 529 giveaway

DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Keegan G. as the Tama County winner of a $529 contribution to an ISave 529 account through the statewide summer giveaway. With another giveaway now underway, Treasurer Smith is encouraging families to enter for their own chance to ...

MICA to offer energy assistance to low-income families

As of Oct. 1, Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. is accepting applications for the agency’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). At that time, the agency will accept applications from individuals age 60 or older or those with a disability. On Nov. 1, MICA will begin accepting all ...

‘God is not done with small town Iowa’

MONTOUR — Since they launched Redeemer Bible Church out of the Montour Community Center about four months ago, founders Mike and Jenny Vinson have been trusting God to guide their path, and on Sunday, they took another huge leap of faith as they celebrated the grand reopening of the former ...

Vote for the Middle School

So close to winning it all! Toledo’s South Tama Middle School transformation is in the final round of the 2026 People’s Choice All-Star Community Award Tournament by the Iowa League of Cities. After beating out Fort Atkinson, Carroll, and Bettendorf, Toledo is now up against Muscatine and ...

2026 Tama-Toledo Car Show

If you were in downtown Tama last weekend, then chances are you were having fun at the annual Tama-Toledo Chamber Car Show. Engines roared, tires squealed, and the paint shone and gleamed in the bright sunlight. There seemed to be more cars and people than ever as the crowds navigated their ...