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Back to school

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One of the most interesting parts of this week’s Tama County Supervisor’s meeting was a field trip. With their permission slips signed, the majority of the supervisors, along with a few other county employees and the sheriff, went on a guided tour of the old STC Middle School building. ...

Honoring the past, living the mission, building the future

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The story of Tama-Toledo Christian School is one of faith, community, and continuity—deeply rooted in history while intentionally focused on the future. Located within the former (and fully renovated) St. Patrick Catholic Church, Tama-Toledo Christian School is a non-denominational ...

An ‘Act of God’ on the pipes

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This week’s Tama City Council meeting was run by Mayor Pro-tem Kristy Eisentrager as Tama Mayor Brian Hanus was absent. The meeting started with one resident's passionate plea for their water bill to be minimized, as the reason for the bill’s high amount was that of an “act of god.” The ...

Maker Space programming coming to a community near you

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AREA – Looking for something for your kids to do on a no-school day? Join Tama County 4-H for Maker Space Programs in a community near you. Tama County 4-H invites families to participate in its hands on Maker Space program, offered on upcoming no-school days in communities across the ...

Seed Treatment and Ag Pest Control set for Feb. 18

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TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach–Tama County will host a Seed Treatment and Ag Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety ...

Citizens discuss Comprehensive Land Use Plan at inaugural meeting

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A diverse group of skilled and willing citizens responded to Tama Co. Zoning Administrator Laura Wilson’s invitation to meet Tuesday evening Jan. 20 in the Board of Supervisors room and begin the process of developing a Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Attendees with expertise in ...

Home Base

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The supervisors started Monday with apparently one of their quickest meetings on record, with the over and done with drainage election canvass meeting. The real meat of the Monday morning came with the ceremony that occurred after both meetings. This ceremony was to officially designate Tama ...

STC School board signs onto Public School Strong Resolution

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At Monday’s meeting, the South Tama County school board approved a resolution urging increased state funding for public schools, while also receiving updates on facilities planning and news of a statewide award. Public comments at the South Tama County school board meeting centered on the ...

Mainly reports

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This week’s Toledo City Council meeting was rather quick starting with the approval of a temporary stop sign on Church and Grace for the STC Middle School. Moving right along, the council approved eliminating the practice of reimbursing employees’ health deductibles. And just like that, ...