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Ethics committee unanimously dismisses complaint against Rep. Fisher

DES MOINES — A complaint filed by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) against Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Montour) over his involvement with the newly created Tama-Toledo Christian School was unanimously dismissed by the bipartisan House Ethics Committee on Tuesday morning. "I’m glad ...

Last week’s Tama Co. Board of Supervisors meeting

TOLEDO – The March 4 Tama County Board of Supervisors' meeting started like always with the report from the engineer who started out talking about rock — contract rock to be exact. The rock hauling will start this week down south and move on up north. Interviews will be done soon for a ...

Rock, money, and tax hearings

TOLEDO – At last week's Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting, the engineer reported working on blading, brush cutting, and putting rock down during this nice weather we've been having. Contract rock hauling will be starting soon. The engineer also had a new dust control policy approved ...

Hagedon appointed to state veterinary board

DES MOINES – Last week, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions including Sierra Hagedon of rural Traer who was one of two new appointees to the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine. Hagedon’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

Farm Bureau, Harper’s Public House host legislative coffee hour in Dysart

DYSART – Four state legislators whose districts cover a portion of Tama County sat down for some caffeine and kolaches with their constituents at Harper’s Public House last Saturday morning as part of a legislative forum hosted by the Tama County Farm Bureau. Legislators in attendance ...

Rebates and egg hunts

TOLEDO – Last week's Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting started off many locals’ Tuesday morning the right way. The county engineer began the meeting with his report, stating they have been out blading and shaping up roads. Brush cutting will be done starting at D65 and then moving ...

Iowa Lieutenant Governor winds up in Traer for economic development tour

TRAER – Last Friday just ahead of five o’clock, Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg stopped by Traer’s downtown for a quick tour courtesy of Tama County Economic Development Executive Director Katherine Ollendieck. His first stop was Traer’s public library. “This is just one of the ...

Public library directors express serious concern with recent legislation

Iowa legislators have placed a focus on public libraries recently. House Study Bill 678 (HSB678) was introduced last Wednesday, and the Local Government subcommittee recommended passage the following day. The bill pertains to the hiring of library directors and utilizing funds for policies. It ...