The Tama County Board of Supervisors are attempting to enter a contract with the Human Resource director, Tammy Wise. At their latest meeting, there was a vague item under HR. This brought several questions from the chairman, Mr. Hilmer, as he had not had time to review the contract and had ...
Remember the saying “Things aren’t always what they seem.” I had a chance to talk to John Cain, the North Tama Superintendent, about the no phone policy. I am in favor of the no phone policy. As we talked, I learned each classroom has a phone pouch. Whe the student enters the classroom ...
I am voting for Berleen Wobeter for Tama County Supervisor District 4. I know Berleen as do many people in Tama County. She is a lifelong Tama County resident with a life lived in plain view. Berleen has nothing to hide. She has earned my trust with her actions, not just her words, from years ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
I read with interest the coverage of the recent debate in Tama between the candidates for Iowa House District 53. There were competing descriptions of the present state of affairs in Iowa and alternate visions of the future presented. Mr. Hexter and Mr. Fisher give voters a clear choice in this ...
Harvest has started across Iowa and throughout the Midwest. It is arguably the most important time of year for our farmers, bringing in the crop after a year of hard work facing challenges from mother nature and lower markets. As you travel to work, school, or play, know that safety is ...