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Tama Co. Cattleman’s Banquet, Jackson crowned 2020 Beef Queen

Frances Jackson of Garwin was crowned the 2020 Tama County Beef Queen at the annual Tama County Cattleman's banquet in March. The outgoing queen from 2019 was Zoe Duncan of Garwin. The role of the Beef Queen will be altered to stay within the Socially Acceptable Guidelines in regard to the ...

2020 Double D Rodeo Cancelled

On June 17 the Double D Rodeo announced via Facebook the following statement: "Due to current circumstances it is with great sadness we are canceling the Double D Rodeo fundraiser for the Easter Seals. Iowa, God willing we will see you August 6 and 7 2021. Stay safe and well." The 2020 ...

Absentee Ballot Request Forms Now Available

Any registered voter in Iowa can now request an absentee ballot through their county auditor. To download an absentee ballot request you can do so by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State website. Signed and completed absentee ballot request forms must be delivered to your county auditor. ...

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Democrats to host soup supper

Tama County Democrats will host a soup supper on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Tama American Legion Club, 1105 E. 5th St.Candidates for the 2012 primary election will be on hand for a meet and greet session.

Republican Women to meet

Tama County Republican Womens meeting, Saturday, October 29, 9:30 A.M. at the State Bank of Toledo's Community Room. Speaker is Mona Kilborn, Marshalltown, the subject is Illegal Immigrants.Anyone interested welcome

AAUW hosts Inman’s War author Jeffrey Copeland

TOLEDO CHRONICLE-Jeffrey Copeland was shopping at a flea market when he stumbled upon an old suitcase full of love letters. Those letters became the subject of a book later written by Copeland, Inman’s War. The book is a wonderful story of Inman Perkins, raised in Iowa, a graduate of the ...

Chelsea Library now has new after school program

TAMA NEWS-HERALD-From: Dianna Dunning Library Director The Chelsea Library has begun an after school program for students from the Chelsea area. Once a month on the first early out of the month we will have an activity and snack for the students to enjoy. Call or stop by the library for more ...

Toledo Library sets events

Fall has once again graced us with its magnificence. It is a wonderful time to get out and about and enjoy this time of year. When you are out and about, make sure one of your stops is the Toledo Library. The library has so much to offer and you will not be disappointed! The library is ...

South Tama Food Pantry is overwhelmed by demand

TAMA NEWS-HERALD-There is an urgent need for monetary and food donations at the South Tama Food Pantry, Maralyn Hotchkiss, a Food Pantry Board member reported Tuesday morning. Illustrating the increase in need, the Food Pantry has spent $21,679 for food so far this year compared to $10,981 at ...