Tama County Iowa Information

Jurisdiction: Tama County

State: Iowa

County Website(s)

tamacounty.iowa.gov

Tama County, Iowa - County Government and Services Welcome to Tama County, Iowa News and Announcements Events About Tama County Marvel at the matchsticks Stay Connected Upcoming Holiday Closure Schedule

Tama County was established in 1843. It's home to 13 communities and over 17,000 residents. The County is administered by a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected for four-year terms. Other elected officials include the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.

Since 1977 Gladbrook artist Patrick Acton has created dozens of wooden sculptures made exclusively of ordinary wooden matchsticks. The artwork is on display at the Matchstick Marvels Museum in downtown Gladbrook. Many models have historical significance, such as the Iowa governor’s mansion, Terrace Hill, and a thirteen-foot scaled model of the USS Iowa battleship along with 14 others on display at Matchstick Marvels. Experience some of the best matchstick art in the world and the story that began it all!