Tama County News

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. A conviction is always established in a court of law.

With Iowa Primary Election Day this Tuesday, June 5, both Democrat and Republican voters in Tama County have races for nominations for seats in the Iowa Legislature.

There's a race for the Republican Iowa Senate District 36 nomination in the upcoming Iowa Primary on Tuesday, June 5. Jane Jech and Larry McKibben, both of Marshalltown, are squaring off for the GOP nod for the newly-created district in the November General Election.

The summer's second edition of "Footloose Fridays" on the Tama County Courthouse Square in downtown Toledo returns this Friday night, June 1, with a double-header for entertainment.

Members of La Maison Women's Club of Dysart met on May 16 to plant foliage in the 23 barrels throughout Dysart.

Tama County SKIP? , in alliance with the Tama Police Department will be holding a prescription drug drop-off on Saturday, June 9, at the Tama Civic Center.

Several area towns celebrated Memorial Day in their own unique ways this year, with a variety of cemetery tours, parades and events for local residents to pay their respects to the veterans of Tama County and beyond.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. A conviction is always established in a court of law.

More than 20 area residents were on hand for the Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday, May 21 to express concern work is needed on G Avenue in Highland Township.

Let the summertime fun begin! There will be several fun-filled programs at the library this summer for kids.

After a two year absence, the City of Tama will be back in the Tama County Economic Development group starting July 1. City Council members voted 4-0 at their regular meeting on Monday, May 21, to pay city dues totaling $4,316 for the 2012-13 year.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. A conviction is always established in a court of law.

The third graders attended sessions on how to take responsibility for their own safety, respect parents' safety rules and share safety tips with their family and friends, said Darla Thiessen, coordinator of the event from the Tama County Extension Office.

Jordan Andrew Downs, 18, Evansdale, was found in contempt of court and ordered to serve five days in the Tama County Jail.

DES MOINES,State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is bringing the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to Tama County in hopes of returning lost money to its rightful owner.

The GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs has awarded three scholarships to area students.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. A conviction is always established in a court of law.

9:30 p.m.- Firefighters and ambulance personnel from Tama and Toledo joined Meskwaki Nation Tribal Police and the Tama County Sheriff's Office in the search for a missing 80-year-old man who is believed to have walked or wandered away from a home in the 200 block of West Quail Road on the Meskwaki Settlement Monday evening.

IOWA CITY, Iowa - The trial of a former University of Iowa student accused of attacking an Iowa City police officer has been delayed until Sept.

Ryan Currens, Tama County communications director, told the E911 Service Board two computers which hold software related to computer-aided dispatching require replacement at the board's April 10 meeting.