On the weekend of April 29, 2023, the Tama-Toledo Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a memorial dedication in Toledo to honor the life of Leonard “King” Cole. Leonard Leslie Cole was born on April 15, 1886, to Hiram Henry and Cora A. Cole in Toledo. He attended Toledo public schools ...
Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa (ECI) is launching a new, ambitious early literacy initiative to bring the joy and pride of book ownership to children across Tama and Benton counties. Through a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, this initiative will provide one ...
Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is again available in Tama county this year, according to Barb Wollan of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The service is only possible thanks to the efforts of several local volunteers and begins in early February. In addition, ...
Telegraph note: This story has been updated to reflect the events of the Monday, Jan. 9 Traer City Council meeting during which dog owners Stephanie Friestad and Brooke Hickman, as well as Tama Co. Sheriff Dennis Kucera spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. Two dogs were ...
For the first time in recent memory, the Tama Co. Conservation Board received a ‘ding’ on its annual audit due to granting a board member preferential treatment as it relates to camping fees. During the Thursday, Jan. 5 regular board meeting – rescheduled by a day due to both weather ...
-Bill Faircloth was nominated and approved as Chairman of the Board. -Curt Hilmer was nominated and approved as Vice Chairman of the Board. -The Board approved the authorization for the County Auditor to pay postage, express freight, wages, and salaries prior to being audited by the Board of ...
A pie baking contest and auction will be one of the highlights of the Tama County Pork Producers’ annual meeting scheduled for January 14 at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Renewing your membership will reserve you a meal at the banquet. If you would like to be a member or would like to ...
After winning seven consecutive elections to the office of District 1 Tama Co. Supervisor – one of the longest county supervisor tenures in Iowa history – Larry Vest made the decision in early 2022 to forgo another run and retire. And last Wednesday, with his wife Anna by his side, he ...
The Tama Co. Board of Supervisors began the New Year with new appointments. On Monday, January 2, retired supervisor Larry Vest performed his last duty of office, swearing in his successor, Curt Hilmer. “Wait, it’s not over. We still have the passing of the ceremonial keys,” said Vest ...
The 2022 tornado season started much like the 2021 season ended, with several tornadoes during a cool season event. March 5 was a very impressive start to the season with a total of 15 tornadoes of which one was a long track EF4; the first EF4 in Iowa since 2013. Unfortunately, this ...