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Education

Food Preservation Workshop set for Sept. 19 in Toledo

Jill Weber, ISU Extension Human Sciences Specialist, is offering a Food Preservation 101 workshop at the Tama County Extension office,203 West High, Toledo, on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.The workshop is intended for those wanting to learn how to safely preserve food and will also ...

Learn wood block painting at Toledo Library

Want to turn an ordinary wooden block into an adorable fall decoration for you table or entryway? Learn how on Tuesday, Sept. 24 a the Toledo Public Library from 6-7:30 p.m.You will be provided with wood blocks, paint and other supplies to make a unique work of art in this hands-on ...

Let’s Taco ‘bout 4-H: Youth to learn more about programs on Sept. 17, 19

It's the start of the year for 4-H! We welcome all youth in grades K-12 to learn more about 4-H!! Please join us for tacos and talk about 4-H!Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6- 7 p.m. at the Tama County Extension and Outreach Office (203 West High Street, Toledo park in the back) or-Thursday, Sept. 19, ...

Toledo author and artist Michael D. Davis now has a work in print

Michael D. Davis, Toledo, has been known for his art work for quite a while. He's also been quite a contributor of stories he has written which have been published on internet sites some 28 times.Now, Michael, 23, has been published in print. His short story, "Marge's Leftovers" appears in the ...

Seeks information on old Tama County Jail

Tama County's old jail in Toledo, now the site of the Tama County Historicaland Genealogical Society Library and Museum, is planned as the subject of an upcoming program, "Jail Tales," in the Historical Society monthly series.Brett Reece is looking for information and would like to speak to any ...

This school year, let’s work together to support our state’s students

With the school year back in full swing, this is a great time to talk about the importance of parent and community involvement in our local schools. Researchers, educators and policymakers alike have all noted the importance of parent involvement as a key factor in helping students learn at ...

New staff at STC for 2019-20 school year

Name: Connor McKibbenWhere are you from: Marshalltown, IowaNumber of years in education: 1st yearAttended college at: University of Northern IowaReceived degree in: all Social Sciences teachingClasses you will be teaching: 8th grade U.S. HistoryFamily: Lauren (wife), Bennie (dog), Milo ...

Toledo native Kevin Cooper named School Conservation Teacher of the Year

Rural Toledo native and 1978 graduate of South Tama Hgih School, Kevin Cooper is not only a teacher and Nevada, Iowa, High School's FFA advisor, but also a landowner and farmer. He has been named 2019 state winner as Conservation Teacher of the Year representing the Story county Soil and Water ...

September is Preparedness Month in Iowa

DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Iowa to urge Iowans to take steps now to prepare for emergencies and disasters.Joyce Flinn, director of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD), said recent severe weather and ...

To add South Tama first grade classroom

Over 20 students in each of five South Tama Elementary School 1st grade classrooms in Tama has resulted in the addition of a sixth room in the weeks just after the fall session got underway.Meeting in special session Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, the school board decided on a 4-0 voice vote to ...