TOLEDO – The Tama County Historical Society will host a program on the USS Honolulu during World War II on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wieting Theatre, 101 S. Church St, Toledo. This event is free and open to the public. Don Paustian presents a fascinating program on the USS ...
MARSHALLTOWN – Residents of Marshall, Tama, Hardin and Poweshiek counties recently took the opportunity to make their thoughts known on how the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program is used. Every two years, residents in the four counties gather for regional assemblies to voice ...
LA PORTE CITY – In the wake of state Rep. Derek Wulf’s selection to run for lieutenant governor alongside gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn on the Republican ticket this fall, local GOP central committee members convened last week to nominate Wulf’s replacement – settling on Hudson ...
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 ...
TOLEDO – On the morning of Monday, July 20, people gathered for the weekly Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. Citizens discussed the prevalence of weeds and flowers and the beauty, annoyance, and containment of such plants during the public comment time. The meeting began with the ...
TAMA COUNTY – Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt is ready to go big — really big — for area students. “I want this to be a completely over-the-top, special, make-a-big-deal-about-this award ceremony. Hopefully leave an impact on the kids,” Sheriff Schmidt told the newspaper earlier ...
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 ...
TOLEDO – Last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting – rescheduled from Monday, July 13, to Tuesday, July 14, due to Meskwaki Proclamation Day – was quick and to the point. The meeting kicked off with the roads report – they are mowing, fixing washouts, ditching, and ...
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 ...