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Education

South Tama School Board meets Monday, April 6

South Tama School Board members will meet electronically through "Google Hangouts" on Monday, April 6 at 5 p.m. as part of precautions being undertaken due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Supt. Jared Smith and Mary Boege, district business manager and board secretary will be at the STC Partnership ...

South Tama GSA participated in Student Day at the State Capitol

On Thursday March 12, South Tama County High Schools GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) was invited to participate in Student Day at the Capitol with Iowa Safe Schools.While GSA has been a club at South Tama for over 5 years, the club dissolved after the former sponsor retired. This year the club was ...

Update on South Tama plans in wake of coronavirus

"I have been blown away by the commitment of our staff to provide instructional support to students and families. Every time I check my email or browse social media I see another staff member who is making connections with students - either by reinforcing learning or simply to say hello.I would ...

Former South Tama Primary site in Tama being upgraded

A crew has been busy recently at the site of the former South Tama Primary School on State Street bordered by 8th, 9th and Harmon streets. "We are removing the asphalt and grass seeding to make it more presentable," Steve McAdoo, South Tama maintenance supervisor told The News-Herald. The ...

Tama County Legion, Auxiliary cancel Government Day

The Tama County American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units along with our Tama County government officials have cancelled Tama County Government day scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at the Reinig-Toledo Civic Center this year due to the restrictions placed on social events and the COVID-19 ...

Bond issue vote accepted, mull another try at passing

South Tama School Board members approved the formality of accepting the Abstract of Votes resulting from the canvas of the March 3 special school election by the Tama County Board of Supervisors.They then turned their attention to a discussion of what action may be taken, if any, based upon ...

South Tama Class of 1970 plans 50th reunion

The South Tama High School Class of 1970 will have their 50th class reunion on Sept. 11 and 12, 2020.Plans are for an informal gathering on Sept. 11 at the Flaming Office in downtown Toledo.On Sept. 12 a social hour and dinner will be held at the Tama-Toledo Eagles Club in downtown Tama.For ...

“Social distancing” observed at South Tama School Board meeting

A public hearing on a budget totaling $24,429,143 for the 2020-21 fiscal year was set on a 4-0 voice vote of the South Tama School Board on Monday night, March 16. Meeting in a prescribed "social distance" setting as a Novel Coronavirus precaution, were members Alan Kline, Mandy Lekin, Clint ...

Wednesday p.m. Update- Tama Co. area Novel Coronavirus

Tama County-In an effort to protect the health of our customers and employees and an attempt to maintain continuity of operations and limit potential exposure due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19. The Tama County Administration Buildings and all county facilities will still be conducting business ...

Fun Night for Nature Center to be held on April 4

As spring is quickly approaching, so is the annual Tama County Conservation Fun Night event. Plans have been set for the Tama County Nature Center to host Fun Night on Saturday, April 4. Doors will open at 5 p.m. as well as the silent auction with festivities to follow.This year's meal will be ...