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Chelsea faces another summer of flooding amid historic patterns

CHELSEA — After a particularly wet July across Iowa, residents of Chelsea are once again dealing with high water levels and flooding — a familiar challenge for the small Tama County town nestled in the floodplain of the Iowa River and Otter Creek. This summer’s heavy rains have ...

Tama man charged after allegedly assaulting neighbor for mowing too late

A Tama man was arrested on Tuesday evening after allegedly assaulting his neighbor for mowing his yard too late at night and then fleeing the scene when officers arrived. According to a press release from the Tama Police Department, a 911 call was received about a disturbance in the 900 block ...

‘We know there’s a problem’

During a meeting that was light on formal agenda items, the Tama County Board of Supervisors, during their individual reports and comments, discussed the condition of the county’s roads and vowed to work toward ensuring better outcomes going forward. As part of his report early in the ...

Tama County cancer listening session set for Aug. 13 at Meskwaki Tribal Center

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The Iowa Environmental Council, The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Farmers Union are partnering to host 15 listening sessions throughout Iowa this summer to explore the state’s high cancer rates. Anyone that has been impacted by cancer, or just wants to learn more about ...

Keller awarded Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship

AMES – Lauren Keller of rural Gladbrook was awarded the 4-H Art & Design 4-H Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at the recognition ceremony held Sunday, June 29 in Ames. As a part of the ceremony, 115 Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $121,850 were awarded. Over 450 ...

Dieleman and Hosek awarded Tama SWCD scholarships

TOLEDO – Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to announce Abe Dieleman of rural Toledo and Ryan Hosek of rural Traer have been selected to each receive a $1,000 local college scholarship through the SWCD’s outreach programming. Dieleman is a Green ...

Fall Master Gardener volunteer orientation offered in Tama County

TOLEDO – The application window is open until Aug. 15 for this year’s fall Master Gardener training cohort, offered in Tama County. Iowans wishing to become a Master Gardener volunteer register with a local county extension office, complete the online Garden Academy Moodle course, and ...