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Problem gambling help is available in Iowa

The holiday season brings friends and families together more often than any other time of year. For some Iowans, these gatherings are overshadowed by concern about a loved one's gambling, or the stress of trying to hide their own gambling behavior."Gambling problems are hard to talk about," ...

Iowa Public Television will become Iowa PBS in 2020

JOHNSTON - As Iowa Public Television concludes the yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary, the statewide public television network is changing its name to better position it for the future. Executive Director and General Manager Molly Phillips announced today that beginning January 1, ...

Iowa Valley announces next steps on bond issue

Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) Chancellor Kristie Fisher has announced some guiding principles and next steps regarding the District's plans for the $32 million bond referendum approved by voters on Nov. 5. The funds will be used for improvements on the Ellsworth Community ...

Tama County Conservation hosts “Knee High Naturalists” Dec. 17

Knee High Naturalists is a great way to get your youngster exploring nature and the great outdoors! This month we will be learning about the Whitetail deer of Iowa.Join Tama County Conservation for this series for 2-4 year olds on Dec. 17 woth sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Otter Creek ...

Annual South Tama schools Project 60 well attended

Mrs. Claus and Santa along with the Gingerbread Person and the Christmas Present serve refreshments to the some 200 Project 60 guests at South Tama High School on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The event is an annual holiday tradition at South Tama for area residents age 60 and over.MORE FROM AREA HOLIDAY ...

Iowa Valley bonds garnered support across the district

With majority support from the nine vote reporting areas, the Nov. 5 $32 million Iowa Valley Community?College?District bond issue passed with 62.4% approval.The issue failed to gain 60% approval in March falling short 58.39 - Yes to 41.61% opposed.Although it again fell short of the 60% ...

Programs for 2-4 year-olds: At Otter Creek

Knee High Naturalists is a great way to get your youngster exploring nature and the great outdoors!This month we will be learning about the whitetail deer of Iowa.Join Tama County Conservation on the fourth Tuesday of each month for this series for 2-4 year olds.Our naturalist will provide a ...

Iowa Study offers new insights on honey bee health in ag landscapes

AMES- Honey bees are facing tough times. Colonies of these pollinators are being lost at an unprecedented rate, and some are blaming farming practices, in particular, the intensive corn and soybean production systems in the Midwest. New research by Iowa State University and University of ...

Life-changing adult literacy is focus of local Training Centers

Improving the level of adult literacy in our area is one of the main aspirations of the staff at the Iowa Valley Education &Training Center (ETC). With locations in Marshalltown, Tama, Grinnell, Iowa Falls, and Eldora (in the State Training School), more than 400 students were served at ...

I suspect my child has a disability – now what?

Often times, parents are the first to notice their child is struggling in school or at home, but are unsure what to do. Central Rivers AEA in conjunction with your local school district can help. If you suspect your child has a disability, and is attending a school, contacting the school is ...