The Tama County Community Foundation’s 2022 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.tamaccf.org. The report highlights key impacts made and lists funds held with the Community Foundation along with grant-funded projects. In 2022, a total of ...
An individual was recently cited by the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources for illegally cutting trees at Duffus Landing – also known as the Chelsea boat launch – following an investigation by Tama County Conservation staff. During the April 5 conservation board meeting, Director Stephen ...
TRAER – The Tama County Community Foundation (TCCF) held its 2023 grant awards celebration at the Traer Memorial Building on April 5, announcing the distribution of $160,094.42 to 34 projects of organizations serving Tama County through its 2023 grant cycle. “The Tama County ...
Much discussion at the Monday, April 3 Tama County Supervisors meeting surrounded the Solar Ordinance Public Hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 4. After receiving up to date weather information provided by citizen Kathy Harkema, the supervisors ultimately decided to ...
The 2020 derecho injured or destroyed trees in every community in Tama County. In the following years, additional trees have been lost to emerald ash borer, disease, and ice storms. Trees are an important part of our landscape. They provide beauty and shade. Trees are an important food ...
TOLEDO—Tama County Conservation’s annual Fun Night fundraiser returned to Otter Creek Nature Center last Saturday evening following a pandemic hiatus, packing in almost 100 attendees who enjoyed a catered meal, bid on silent auction items, and learned more about park improvements all ...
CEDAR RAPIDS—A Toledo woman was recently indicted by a federal grand jury as part of an ongoing case involving the theft of more than $400,000 from Siemens Trucking in Traer, according to reporting by the Waterloo Courier newspaper. Back in 2020, LeAnn Marie Rouse, 49, was initially ...
Due to construction along US 30, the south intersection of Highway V18 and US 30 will close beginning April 5. The closure is slated to last until June 16 as the Iowa Dept. of Transportation works to realign the intersection as part of the road widening project, according to the Tama ...
The March 27 Tama County Supervisors meeting saw the announcement of the hiring of interim County Engineer Gary J. Mauer. Mauer is the current Engineer for Grundy County and will be splitting his time between the two counties for the time being. The start date for Mauer is March 28; he will ...
Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is offering a college scholarship for current college students! Find the application and eligibility information on the district’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/TamaSWCD/ . You may also find it online at ...