Our mission statement:
The Tama County Highway Department is in charge of construction and maintenance for all of the Secondary Road System in Tama County. The County Engineer is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is the head of the Secondary Roads Department and oversees the department's year-round maintenance including plowing snow, hauling rock, grading, and mowing roadside shoulders. The Secondary Road Department is also in charge of maintaining the many culverts and bridges in Tama County, and overseeing their replacement when necessary.

Downloadable Forms and Policies
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Road Improvement Policy

Policy Concerning the Application of Fugitive Dust Control Agents 2020-02-10

Permit for Application of Dust Control 2020-02-10

One Stop Trip Permit with General Provisions

Tama County Highway Department Wood Cutting Permit

Policy Statement Regarding Private Entrances to Secondary Roads

Entrance Application - PDF

Application for Permit to Work Within the Right of Way - Word Doc
Application for Permit to Work Within the Right of Way - PDF

Permit for Tile Crossing of Secondary Road, In Tama County,
as per Chapter 465.23 (Drainage Connection With Highway), Code of Iowa - Word Doc

Permit for Tile Crossing of Secondary Road, In Tama County,
as per Chapter 465.23 (Drainage Connection With Highway), Code of Iowa - PDF

Utility Permit Application

A Guide to Country Living, read online or download here

Snow Ordinance

This map contains information for section corners and bridges

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