Fired administrator sues Tama County, alleging libel and defamation

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 635

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A former Tama County official, fired amid allegations of misusing county funds, is now suing the county’s board of supervisors for libel and defamation.

Former Tama County human resources manager Tammy Wise is suing supervisors Curt Hilmer, Mark Doland, David Turner, Heather Knebel and Curt Kupka in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.

Wise, who was hired by the county in February 2000, also served as the county’s insurance administrator. She alleges …

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