While most residents of the community wish Tama Paperboard was still open and serving its original purpose as one of the town’s largest employers, there may be at least one silver lining in the closure that was finalized last summer. The city of Tama has since acquired the property, and ...
TOLEDO – A second suspect has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a rural Traer man on June 18, 2021, according to a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. On Monday, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation's (DCI) Major ...
TOLEDO – The Tama County Zoning Commission’s latest meeting drew a packed house inside the supervisors’ chambers on Wednesday, April 17, at the Administration Building in Toledo. And while many of those in attendance were eager for the commission to make a recommendation on the ...
It was a quarter century ago when the Tama County Humane Society first opened its shelter on East 5th Street in Tama, and next Saturday, it will be time to celebrate with a silent auction fundraiser at the Tama Ballroom from 6 to 9 p.m. Originally known as Have a Heart Rescue, the name has ...
TOLEDO - As the early Monday morning dew still lay upon the grass, many local citizens gathered at the Supervisor's meeting room to have their say at the second public hearing for the new public comment ordinance. Multiple citizens stood at the front of the room calling the new ordinance ...
TOLEDO - Tama County Master Gardeners will be distributing free tree seedlings from 10 a.m. to noon or until 125 seedlings are gone at the Tama County Extension and Outreach office at 203 W. High St. in Toledo on May 4. This is a chance to replace trees that were lost during the derecho or ...
Tama County Master Gardeners and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Tama County encourage farmers and gardeners to grow a little extra food again this year. 'Grow A Row for Tama County - Backyard Gardeners Fighting Hunger' is a campaign to encourage residents to grow and share ...
DES MOINES — While most people tend to associate “Signing Day” with standout football and basketball players who choose between a number of elite colleges in deciding where they will further their academic and athletic careers, the concept is no longer exclusive to those who excel in ...
TOLEDO – The Tama County Community Foundation (TCCF) held its grant awards celebration at Wieting Theatre in Toledo on April 11, announcing the distribution of $195,845 to 26 projects of organizations serving Tama County through its 2024 grant cycle. “It’s an honor for the Tama ...