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‘Don’t be a puppet’
TOLEDO – The biggest area of discussion at Monday morning’s bright and early Supervisors meeting was the agenda item concerning the appointment of an interim zoning administrator. The 15 minute comment time allowed multiple people from the crowd to have their say on the topic, including former Tama County Supervisor and current Toledo Public Works director Kendall Jordan.
Catching up with the first Wilson Scholar, Jenna Meyer
Although Jenna Meyer is quiet, her newest accomplishment speaks volumes. A member of the South Tama County High School Class of 2024, Meyer was awarded in late May the newly established David W. Wilson Scholars Endowed Fund Scholarship from the University of Northern Iowa. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, and fees while also including bonuses for the recipient.
Four vie for 2024 Tama County Fair Queen
GLADBROOK – The 2024 Tama County Fair Queen candidates were recently announced and this year include four outstanding candidates: 2024 Gladbrook-Reinbeck graduate Amaya Peterson of rural Gladbrook; 2024 GMG graduate Stella Betts of rural Gladbrook; North Tama rising senior Ava Monat of rural Traer; and North Tama rising senior Faith Dvorak of Elberon.
Iowa Supreme Court reinstates license of attorney convicted of vandalism, accused of ethics violations
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the license of an attorney who showed up at the courthouse intoxicated, was convicted of vandalizing a vehicle and committed other ethical violations. Court records indicate that in June 2023, Jennifer Jo Weaver of Marshalltown, then known as Jennifer...
NPPC VP talks current swine industry issues
Earlier this month at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, our own Quentin Slater was able to talk with Vice President of the National Pork Producers Council Rob Brenneman to discuss current issues in the pork industry, how the industry continues to better itself, and the ever famous pork tent. When visitors and vendors alike arrive at the World Pork Expo, one of the first things they may notice is the pork tent sponsored by the Tama County Pork Producers. Brenneman talked about where the meat for the grill came from this year and how he had a part to play in it.
Iowa Supreme Court reinstates attorney who showed up at the courthouse intoxicated
The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the license of an attorney who showed up at the courthouse intoxicated, was convicted of vandalizing a vehicle and committed other ethical violations. Court records indicate that in June 2023, Jennifer Jo Weaver of Marshalltown, then known as Jennifer Jo Frese, was representing Cesar...
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