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Agriculture

Kaylynn Murty to show in 2024 Governor’s Charity Steer Show

DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Kaylynn Murty of Tama has joined the Governor’s Charity ...

Fall Field Day set for Aug. 23 at ISU Research and Demonstration Farm

NASHUA – The Annual Fall Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, with a complimentary meal served at noon, sponsored by Kahn Tile Supply. Doug Houser, digital agriculture extension specialist, will kick off the ...

Tenderloin three-peat!

DYSART – For the third year running, the breaded pork tenderloin at Harper’s Public House in downtown Dysart has been designated one of the best in the state by the Iowa Pork Producers Association – a feat leading co-owner Jenna Scott to hope third time really is the charm and ...

Becky Fevold selected for Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

GLADBROOK – Gladbrook resident Becky Fevold is this year’s Tama County inductee for the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame represent the many people ...

Another blue-ribbon year in the books for the Tama County Fair!

GLADBROOK – The Tama County Livestock and Fair Association hosted the 2024 Tama County Fair at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook beginning Monday, July 15, through Sunday, July 21. It was another stellar fair week for both 4-Hers and FFA members alike marred by perhaps only the Monday evening ...

Amaya Peterson crowned 2024 Tama County Fair Queen

GLADBROOK –Amaya Peterson of rural Gladbrook was crowned the 2024 Tama County Fair Queen this past Tuesday evening at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. She was vying for the honor alongside fellow candidates Stella Betts of rural Gladbrook, Faith Dvorak of Elberon, and Ava Monat of rural ...

Making it her own

DYSART – The Dysart Garden Club recently named Kathi Keidel’s perennial filled flower beds on Park Street as the club’s ‘Blue Ribbon Flowers of the Month’ for July. “I’ve been a gardener my whole life. My grandma kind of got me hooked,” Keidel said last week while taking the ...

Tama County Fair set for July 15-21

GLADBROOK – Each July, over 200 4-H and FFA members enter their exhibits at the Tama County Fair. Ribbons and trophies are earned. Even more important, goals are met, lessons are learned and friendships are made. The Tama County Livestock and Fair Association invites you to come to the ...

Final North Iowa Tractor Ride to visit La Porte City next Saturday

LA PORTE CITY – This July the La Porte City Historical & Ag Museum has been chosen to host lunch for the 17th and final North Iowa Tractor Ride. On Saturday, July 20, around 200 vintage tractors will be driving into downtown La Porte City. The tractors will be in town for close to two ...

Fall 2024 Master Gardener training application window to open July 12

TOLEDO – The application window is opening July 12 for the 2024 Fall Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 29 counties or extension regions. Iowans wishing to become Master Gardener volunteers choose a county to complete training through, participate in online ...