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‘Dysart Orphan Train’ is April 7 Historical Society program

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - The Tama County Historical & Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, at the Museum in Toledo. The public is invited. The guest speaker will be Pam Whitmore of Buckingham who will present a program entitled “Dysart’s Orphan Children”. ...

Tama County Band begins practice April 13

The Tama County Band will begin practice for the year on April 13 from 7-8 p.m. at the South Tama Middle School band room in Toledo. South Tama alumnus and all others county-wide with musical talent are invited to take part.

Chizek selected as NASA Endeavor Fellow

TOLEDO CHRONICLE (SPECIAL) -Lisa Chizek from the North Tama County Community School in Traer, IA has been awarded a fellowship with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project was created to promote highly qualified teacher status ...

Authors of “Iowa” book at Toledo Library on April 15

TOLEDO CHRONICLE (SPECIAL) - Carson and Connie Ode spent the year 2008 traveling to every county in Iowa. They will tell of the book they authored based upon their findings and experiences at the Toledo Public Library on Thursday, April 15, at 6 p.m. The couple lives in Des Moines and their ...

Toledo Senior Center to honor volunteers

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - Volunteers make communities stronger and better by reaching out to help their neighbors in need. At Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging, volunteers play a vital role in helping to live out our mission of empowering older people to remain independent and in their homes for ...

Almost, Maine on stage April 8-10 at STC

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - The South Tama high School Drama Department presents 'Almost, Maine" by John Cariani on April 8, 8, 10 at the STC High School Little theatre. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. each evening. "on a cold, clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in ...

A dozen tips for Easter egg cooking and decorating

tamatoledonews.com - Eggs are an essential part of springtime celebrations, which is why it's important to be egg-stra careful when cooking and decorating with eggs. Here are a dozen cooking and decorating tips that will ensure a safe and enjoyable Easter: 1. Wash hands, utensils, and work ...

Willy Barker’s Stippling Dot Art At Toledo Public Library

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - I grew up in Marshalltown. My Dad came from Tama and my Mom from Marshalltown. I learned how to draw from my Mother and the local library. I used the art books at the library to learn about different mediums and styles of art. I draw with India ink. I use special pens which ...

It’s time to nominate Tama Citizen of the Year

TAMA NEWS-HERALD - It’s time to again submit nominations for the annual Tama Citizen of the Year honor. Since 1982, a Tama resident has been chosen for recognition for their contribution to the quality of life in Tama through volunteer efforts by the Tama Firefighters Association. The Tama ...

Michael Patterson’s opera on stage Friday at Wieting

TOLEDO CHRONICLE - OPERA Iowa, Des Moines Metro Opera's educational touring troupe, hit the road for its 2010 tour on Jan. 26. During the ten-week tour, the group will give the world premiere performances of Michael Patterson’s A Dream Fulfilled: The Saga of George Washington Carver including ...