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Members of the Tama city council discuss preparations for the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival at their meeting on April 19. Pictured, from left: Deputy City Clerk Sierra Berger, Council Member Emily Babinat, Mayor Doug Ray and Council Member Matt Beatty.
At their April 19 regular meeting, the Tama City Council voted 4-1 in favor of hosting a parade for the upcoming Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival on May 22.
Council member Emily Babinat was lone no vote, citing safety concerns with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the likelihood of a large gathering occurring in the downtown area.
The Tama Fire Department earlier announced their plans to host the carnival portion of the festival but the decision to host the parade fell to the city after the Tama-Toledo Chamber of Commerce said in March they were not planning to host the parade as had been done in recent years.
Apr 15, 2021
There have been 39 Tama residents chosen as Tama Citizen of the Year since the Tama Firefighters Association annual honor began in 1982.
Nomination for the 2021 award are due Thursday, May 13, at 5 p.m. Submit your choice to the Tama City Clerk, 305 Siegel St, Tama, IA 52339 or by calling 641-484-3822.
Each year the honoree has been selected for the resident’s contribution of their own time and effort to better the community. With the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the 2020 Tama Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival, the most recent Citizen of the Year recipient was Anne Michael in 2019.
The 2021 Tama Citizen of the Year will be announced the week of May 13 and will be recognized during the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival on May 22 at noon.
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The Toledo Fire Department and Ambulance responded to a mobile home fire Saturday evening. The fire at South Prospect Drive lot 47 resulted in loss of personal property, home damage and the death of one dog and two rabbits. Toledo was assisted by Tama Fire and Ambulance and local law enforcement. Amber Greif (pictured below left with some of her children) lived in the home. The fire was contained to the kitchen where there was the most significat damage (below right).
A mobile home fire caused major damage and resulted in the death of one dog, two puppies and a rabbit over the weekend.
The Toledo Fire Department were called to a fire Saturday evening.
The fire occurred at 1008 South Prospect Drive #47 in Toledo.
Responding to the scene were the Toledo Fire Department and Ambulance, Tama Fire Department and Ambulance and Tama County Sheriff’s Department.
The residents were not home at the time of the fire. Several animals were removed from the residence including dogs and rabbits. Their status is unknown at this time.
This is a continuing story. The Tama Toledo News Chronicle will have more information next week.