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Education

Iowa Valley $32 million bond issue on agenda today

Iowa Valley Community College District Board members are expectedto decide today on another run at approval of a $32 million bond issue. The board is meeting in regular session today, Wednesday, Aug. 14, at theAdministration Board Room in Marshalltown.The issue is directed primarily at ...

Toledo Public Library’s Snickerdoodle Bake Lab:

The Toledo Public Library hosted the last Bake Lab of the summer where Snickerdoodle cookies were mixed up and baked by these participants.The girls learned the importance of reading through a recipe and instructions before beginning to bake. The group also read over the list of required ...

Will third time be “a charm” for South Tama PPEL vote?

A physical plant and equipment levy (PPEL) vote may again be on the ballot for south Tama School District voters.The STC School Board discussed at their regular meeting on Monday night, Aug. 5, the placement of the question on the Nov. 5 school election ballot - the third time renewal of the ...

“Be Yourself” featured at Toledo Library craft session

The Toledo Public Library hosted a two-hour Be Yourself session where participants created two amazing crafts. This group had a fun time using their imaginations to create their own fairy cup gardens with the help of Tama County Extension Director, Cheryl Bruene.Cheryl brought a variety of ...

STC Middle School fire update

An early morning fire on Monday, Aug. 5, in the basement boiler room of the South Tama Middle School in Toledo resulted in some damage to two classrooms the school board learned in a report from Supt. Jared Smith and Business Manager Mary Boege Monday night, Aug 5.Ceiling tile needs to be ...

Stuff the Bus campaign is rolling-Events Saturday & Aug. 16

Lindsay Schumacher, who is again heading the Stuff the Bus school supplies drive reports a pair of upcoming collections are set to aid the effort.Toledo and Tama ambulance services and fire departments will be accepting donations at the Hy-Vee Pharmacy parking lot, 1006 S. County Road (U.S. ...

Iowa Valley Board to consider bonds today

At what is listed as a board retreat, the Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 7, to discuss a proposed bond referendum.The final filing date for a school bond issue referendum for the Nov. 5 school election is Sept. ...

“Ghost Town” program Wednesday at Historical Society Museum in Toledo

The Tama County Historical Society will host a program about Tama County ghost towns on Wednesday, August 7, beginning at 7 p.m. in the genealogical library, 200 N. Broadway St, Toledo.Joyce Wiese, former long-time historical society president, has researched the often forgotten towns and ...

South Tama Class of 1969 holds 50th class reunion

The STC High School Class of l969 observed the 50th anniversary of their high school graduation on July 5th and 6th by attending the Toledo Stop Light celebration, having a tour of the updated high school building, enjoying a game of golf, and having a catered meal at the Reinig-Toledo ...

Toledo Public Library News

The Toledo Public Library is pleased to announce that the library has recently received State of Iowa Accreditation at a Tier 3 Level; the highest level possible through the State Library of Iowa. Of Iowa's 543 public libraries, 377 are accredited, including Toledo.The library is recognized ...