DYSART – Valerie Raub and Aaron Rousselow’s Crisman Street yard has been awarded the July ‘Blue Ribbon Flowers of the Month’ designation by the Dysart Garden Club. “I’ve been waiting a long time for this!” Raub excitedly told the newspaper when she found out she was chosen for ...
TAMA COUNTY – The hard work, creativity, and dedication of Tama County 4-H members will be on display at the Iowa State Fair this August as many local youth were selected to represent the county through their outstanding exhibits and projects. Following judging at the Tama County Fair on ...
GLADBROOK – The 2026 Tama County Fair was held July 13-19 at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook featuring the 4-H/FFA theme “Ride the Tide of Tomorrow.” The weather all week was hot and humid with temperatures in the low-90s and high dew points. The fair officially kicked off Tuesday evening, ...
GLADBROOK – After winning princess honors at last year’s county fair, Belle Werner of Toledo was crowned the 2026 Tama County Fair Queen Tuesday evening, July 14, at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Werner was vying for the honor alongside fellow candidates Kenzie Bartel of rural ...
TRAER – The 1956 Tama County Fair Grand Champion Baby Beef trophy went to Galen Vesely, son of Johnny and Marlys Vesely of Traer. Galen, a member of the Peppy Pioneers 4-H Club, is shown with his Polled Hereford steer.
TRAER – Dale Exline and Walter Brandt met detasselers at the Traer Post Office building in the summer of 1958. The young people rode in the truck to Funk's seed fields for the day and brought them back at the end of the day. The building is currently the La Terazza Mexican Grill & Seafood ...
GLADBROOK – Round up your friends and family and make plans to attend the 2026 Tama County Fair, happening Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19, at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Get ready for a week filled with excitement, entertainment, and the best of what our community has to offer. ...
TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting 12 in-person farmland lease meetings in Central Iowa and five farmland lease meetings in NW Iowa in early August, including a meeting at the Tama County Extension office in Toledo. The discussion will focus on various ...
GLADBROOK – The 2026 Tama County Fair Queen candidates were recently announced and include three outstanding young women: Kenzie Bartel, Violet Jackson, and Belle Werner. Crowning of the 2026 Tama County Fair Queen and Princess is set for Tuesday, July 14, at approximately 8 p.m. in the ...
This photo was taken in June 1956. Mark Nechanicky is shown here next to corn plants infested with European Corn Borer. European Corn Borer moths arrive on air currents from the Gulf of Mexico in late May and hatch in mid to late June. Note the holes and feeding on the leaves of the corn ...