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Tama County News

More road problems, a Flag Day winner and a history-making appointment

TOLEDO – The Monday, June 29 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting featured a contentious start as the public comment section got spirited with the reading of a two-page statement by citizen Adam Todd. Todd read a statement touching on the county’s road conditions and an offhanded ...

Iowa Scenic Byways America 250 Road Trip tour wraps up at Meskwaki Settlement

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...

Flag retirement ceremony held in Clutier

CLUTIER – As part of the joint meeting of the Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary held on Tuesday, June 23, at the Post home in Clutier, many flags were retired under The American Legion’s solemn Ceremony for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags.

In the Sky: July

July will be an interesting month in the sky. Venus will be the only evening planet, but it will be dazzling bright low in the west. Although it is moving fast in its orbit, from our perspective on the also orbiting Earth, Venus will show very little movement. However, during the first part of ...

Celebrate the 2026 Tama County Fair!

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. ...

Where to send your complaint

TOLEDO — Fresh-eyed and bushy-tailed from the weekend, the supervisors arrived Monday morning, June 23, ready to approve resolutions and take roll call votes. Before we get into all the nitty-gritty of the bureaucratic humdrum, let's talk about a public comment that kicked off a bit of ...

Tama County Community Foundation releases 2025 Impact Report

TAMA COUNTY – The Tama County Community Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the generosity, partnerships, and community investments that continue to strengthen Tama County. The report details grants awarded, charitable funds established, and local impact made ...

Farmland Leasing and Management Workshop set for Aug. 6 in Toledo

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 ...

Three vie for 2026 Tama County Fair Queen

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 ...