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🚨 A driver was ejected and seriously injured in a rollover crash on Highway 63 in Tama County this morning. The crash occurred just after 6:27 AM. Authorities say speed was a factor, and the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. #IowaNews #Highway63 #TamaCounty #Breaking
June 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Tama County residents are calling for a thorough review of data-center proposals, thanking supervisors for past efforts while urging caution amid growing concerns for the environment.

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Residents press board on data‑center scrutiny as supervisors urge careful review
During public comment and supervisor reports, residents urged the board to scrutinize data‑center proposals and praised earlier local action; supervisors said they will evaluate options and consider environmental and infrastructure impacts before decisions.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Tama County has enlisted Iowa County’s engineer to tackle crucial road and bridge reports just in time for a looming deadline!

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Tama County hires Iowa County engineer to file state road and bridge reports ahead of Sept. 15 deadline
Facing a Sept. 15 filing deadline, Tama County approved a contract allowing Iowa County's engineer, Nick Amelon, to prepare and submit its Secondary Roads Annual Report and Structurally Deficient Bridge Report to the State of Iowa.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Tama County is at a crossroads as residents question the shift from wind turbines to data centers, raising concerns about water use and the future of local farming.

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Supervisors, residents discuss data center presentation, water use and moratorium
Supervisors and residents discussed a recent data center presentation and broader concerns about water use, turbine recycling litigation and zoning. Speakers noted the county's moratorium on permits was placed earlier; supervisors said zoning and ordinances must be addressed before permits proceed.
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September 1, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Tama County's bold move to invest $7,470 in the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund could unlock over $400,000 in state funding aimed at helping low-income households!

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Tama County pledges $7,470 to Region 6 Housing Trust Fund to unlock $404,446 in state funds
The Tama County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Aug. 10 to provide $7,470 in local cash assistance to the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund, enabling a potential $404,446 Iowa Finance Authority application; the resolution notes targeting for very low-income households and HUD income limits.
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August 18, 2026 at 9:47 PM
A pivotal resolution regarding juvenile detention in Central Iowa has been passed, but the details remain shrouded in mystery.

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Supervisor: regional juvenile-detention resolution approved by member counties
Supervisor David Turner told the board he attended a Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center meeting where a resolution was approved by all member counties; the transcript does not include the text of that resolution.
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August 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Tama County just approved a massive $2.28 million transfer to improve local roads while finalizing their FY2027 budget—what does this mean for public health funding?

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Tama County approves $2.28 million road transfer, adopts FY2027 appropriations
On June 22, 2026 the Tama County Board of Supervisors approved a $2,283,355 transfer from the Rural Services Fund to the Secondary Road Fund and adopted FY2027 departmental appropriations after debate over public health funding.
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July 1, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Tama County's public health services face a major setback as the board votes to decertify, leaving Medicare and Medicaid patients without support.

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Public health board to decertify; Tama County supervisors approve public-health/home-health budget with one abstention
The Tama County Public Health Board decided to decertify due to limited staffing and will no longer serve Medicare/Medicaid patients; the Board of Supervisors approved the presented public-health/home-health budget, with Supervisor David Turner recording an abstention and the remaining supervisors voting aye.
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April 28, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Tama County is taking significant steps to tackle noxious weeds and ensure a responsible wind farm decommissioning, with a whopping $11.3 million plan now in place!

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Tama County supervisors adopt annual noxious-weed resolution, approve $11.3 million wind-farm decommissioning plan
The Tama County Board of Supervisors on April 13 adopted an annual noxious-weed resolution requiring eradication of Palmer amaranth and control of listed Class B species, and approved Salt Creek Wind Is updated decommissioning plan estimated at $11,268,400; the board also approved utility permits, quarterly reports and claims.
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April 21, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A reckless semi driver was safely stopped in Tama County today after a multi-agency effort. Suspected impairment may be to blame. No injuries reported. #IowaNews #TamaCounty #SemiChase
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Reckless Semi Driver Stopped Safely in Tama County After Multi-Agency Pursuit
Teamwork between multiple Iowa agencies ends potentially dangerous Highway 30 incident without injuries
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July 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM