Tama County, Iowa 911 Communications

08/31/2026

Feel like lending a hand? Need volunteer hours for school? Want to make an impact to one of Tama County’s wonderful communities?

If any of these apply to you, Clutier needs your help! See the below posting from the City of Clutier. Please share this opportunity with your friends and families.

The City of Clutier requested that we pass this along to the community — please read the flyer! They need volunteers!

08/29/2026

Congratulations to PSTs Sadie Brewer-Reyes, Justin Taylor, and Diane Kesl for completing CTO training this last week in Newton!

Huge thanks to Jasper County 911 Communications for brining this class to the area and to Jasper County EMA for hosting.

08/19/2026

Thank you to the Dysart Iowa Police Department for another invite to your National Night Out tonight! Director Reineke and PST Nagle enjoyed the opportunity to showcase the 911 system to attendees, and even some of our public safety partners! We have quite a few tricks up our sleeves to help us help you, and we were honored to be able to show attendees some of the different ways we can assist the public in all sorts of emergencies.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for the 911 system here in Tama County, centered around our most important factor: YOU!

If you have an event where Tama County 911 Communications can show you our system in action, please let us know. 😁

08/11/2026

** Notice: This opportunity closed at 11:59 PM on 8/28/26. **

We are hiring!

The Tama County, Iowa 911 Communications Center is seeking one dedicated and motived individual to join our team!

If interested, please click this below. Please email completed applications to Director Jacob Reineke at [email protected]

Apply for the 911 Communications Public Safety Telecommunicator position with Tama County. Learn how to apply and view a job description along with the role's requirements.

07/14/2026

Tama County Fair 2026 is here, folks!

Pack up the family and head up to Gladbrook to check out everything listed below!

07/13/2026

July 13, 2026 is Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day.

On May 27, 1992, the Meskwaki Tribal Council officially proclaimed July 13 as a Meskwaki National Holiday in honor of the historic purchase of the original Meskwaki Indian Settlement on July 13, 1857 As the only Native Nation to purchase its own land in Iowa.

Starting this year, Tama County recognizes this day as a holiday.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Tama County Communications Center!

Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish, honor those who have served and sacrificed!

As you enjoy time with our families, friends, and fireworks, please celebrate safely and responsibly. Remember, if you witness an emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911.

From all of us at the Tama County Communications Center, we want to wish you a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

07/04/2026

****This issue has been resolved. Thank your for your patience!****

🚨 Potential 911 Service Interruption for CenturyLink/Lumen Landline Customers 🚨

The Tama County 911 Communications Center has been notified of a potential outage affecting some CenturyLink/Lumen landline telephone customers. This issue may prevent 911 calls placed from CenturyLink/Lumen landline phones from reaching the 911 Communications Center.

This issue does not affect wireless (cell phone) 911 calls. If you have a cell phone available, you can continue to dial 911 in an emergency as you normally would.

The Tama County 911 Communications Center is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available or when service has been restored.

Please consider sharing this information with family members, friends, neighbors, or anyone you know who relies on a CenturyLink/Lumen landline so they are aware of the potential issue.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

05/28/2026

Check out this event being put on by Tama County Economic Development!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of patriotic music, storytelling, dance, and community celebration on Sunday, June 14 from 2–4 PM at the Tama County Courthouse lawn & bandstand. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a family-friendly event honoring our nation’s history, flag, and spirit—complete with performances by local talent, community singing, and special appearances inspired by America’s founding story.

🎶 Patriotic music by the Community Band, group singalongs & more
🎨 Kid-friendly activities, coloring contest & prizes
🍦 Free cake & ice cream following the program

🎥 Bonus! Catch the documentary “After Ike” at 1 PM at the Wieting Theater before the celebration.
☔ In case of rain, the event moves to the Wieting Theater. Follow the Tama County Economic Development page for updates!

05/19/2026

May 17-23, 2026 is known for EMS Week. Here at the Tama County Communications center we want to give our biggest thank you’s to the incredible EMS agencies and first responders that we work along side with in our county who answer the calls every day and every night no matter the time.

Here in Tama County we work along side multiple agencies; Toledo Ambulance, Tama Ambulance, Traer Ambulance, Gladbrook-Lincoln Ambulance, Dysart Ambulance, Garwin Ambulance, Elberon Ambulance, Montour First Responders, and Clutier First Responders.

We thank all of these agencies for the dedication, sacrifice and most importantly their compassion! All your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.

Tama County Communication Center is incredibly grateful for our neighboring agencies who always are willing to step in and help out; Grundy Center Ambulance, Reinbeck Ambulance, BCERTS, Gilman First Responders, Belle Plaine Ambulance, and La Porte City Ambulance. We appreciate your teamwork and support. It’s a simple reminder the service goes beyond our county lines.

EMS crews answer calls in the middle of the nights, during holidays, severe weather, and on someone’s worst day. They continue to show up for their communities and even the neighboring communities. We truly appreciate you all more than you know! 💙🚑