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Education

Iowa Valley Board approves sale of Marshalltown property

The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors met in special session on Nov. 28 to approve the sale of property at 3405 S. Center St. in Marshalltown. A sale price of $285,000 with $5,000 down in earnest money and a closing date of April 19, 2019, were approved by the Board; the ...

“Remember Pearl Harbor Day” program by Historical Society

Another chapter in Tama County's history of the Second World War is now complete. William "Bill" Kvidera from rural Toledo was the first from Tama County to be killed in World War II. On November 16, 2018 he was laid to rest in St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Traer where his parents and three ...

Toledo Library Holiday Crafting Open House

Three small ornaments will be available for you to create at the Toledo Public Library Crafting Open House. It is set for this Friday, Dec. 7, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Holiday music and treats will be provided and everyone is invited to attend.

Carlson named regional director for Iowa State Extension and Outreach

AMES Adriane Carlson has accepted a regional director position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will serve Tama, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler and Grundy counties in Region 9 effective Dec. 26. As regional director, Carlson will provide leadership to county ...

Iowa State Univ. Yard and Garden: Sprouting Avocados

AMES Wondering how to sprout an avocado seed? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information on propagation. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at 515-294-3108 or at hortline@iastate.edu.How do I sprout an avocado seed?To sprout the seed, ...

South Tama school resource officer post detailed for Tama, Toledo city councils

While not a done deal, placement of a school resource officer - a police officer - in South Tama schools and questions about the proposal were presented to a joint meeting of the Tama and Toledo City Councils Monday night, Nov. 26, at the Reinig-Toledo Civic Center. The councils are required to ...

Get crafty with nature at the Tama County Nature Center Holiday Craft Workshop

Greet the holiday season with Tama County Conservation! Come out to the nature center for a morning of coffee, cocoa, cookies and crafts. The Nature Holiday Craft workshop will be Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9-11 a.m. Natural materials such as pinecones, fresh greenery, wood cookies, twigs. We will ...

South Tama schools enrollment holds steady in 2018-19

South Tama schools enrollment held steady for the current school year over the 2017-18 term with an official enrollment totaling 1,441.1 students.The figure was actually up the one-tenth of a student in the measurement over last year, school board members learned during their regular meeting ...

“Project Sixty” set for Dec. 5

South Tama schools "Project Sixty"will be on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the STC?High School Gym, 1715 Harding, Tama.All area residents age 60 and above are invited to attend. Make your reservation by Dec. 3- call 641-484-4345. In case of bad weather Project Sixty will be on Dec. 6.The annual event ...

International Student Fair held at Tama Civic Center

Nine students from South Tama and surrounding schools hosted a Cultural Fair on Sunday, November 11 at the Tama Civic Center.The International students are in Iowa through the American Councils program. Students live with host families and attend area schools. Jacob Deverala is attending South ...