I’ve read the claims from Bill Faircloth in his letter and article in the October 25 edition of the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. I’ve also reviewed the Iowa Code regarding residency for electors (voters) and for elected officials. (Code sections 48A.5A, 39,27, 43.18, & 331.201). Just as ...
Since I started campaigning back in February, my major goal has been to encourage respectful conversations about politics in Poweshiek and Tama County. Campaigning for an election is like applying for a job. The employer is the American people, and the job description is to engage and support ...
It is time to be clear on some things that were printed before the Primary election. Mark Doland wanted people to believe that the current Board [of Supervisors] was illegally trying to put on the ballot to go back to three supervisors. We had checked with the state and we were legal. Also ...
I would like to heartily endorse Mark Doland for District 4 Tama County Supervisor. I’ve gotten to know Mark and Gwendy over the last few years, and I have friends that have known him much longer, his sterling reputation stretches back many years. I am confident that Mark is the best ...
Success during the 2023 pheasant season has Iowa hunters eagerly awaiting this year’s opening day and with bird population estimates similar to two years ago, hunters are expecting another great fall afield. Pheasant hunting has been an Iowa tradition spanning generations. This year, it ...
For nearly three years a large group of Iowans have followed Tama County's struggle against China takeover. TCATT, Tama County Against Technology Takeover, was formed and has continued to follow city, county, state and midwest activities through news, weekly meetings, personal contacts and all ...
Dear Potential Voters of Tama County, I grew up surrounded by politics and moral value-religious beliefs. Two uncles were 30-year Senators, one of each party. They both loved America and made decisions baed on the good of the U.S.A. In the past 60+ years, and specifically starting in 1960, ...
Nothing is more beautiful than an Iowa harvest sunset. Looking out over the horizon past the tree-covered hills of Traer provides a perfect mosaic. The sky graced with the blue hues followed by the orange tint provided by the glowing sun is a magnificent view. Being one who lives in the ...
In findings that seem too unbelievable to be true, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found a way to generate non-polluting hydrogen gas from sea water by mixing it with aluminum pellets from recycled soda cans. Even more astonishing, according to an article in Cell ...
During the planning phase of this project, we partnered with an architect group for a full assessment and feasibility study on all buildings in our district. In terms of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and Accessibility concerns, three out of the four buildings produced either a Fair or ...