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Meskwaki Homecoming King and queen candidates and attendants

Meskwaki High School 2019 Homecoming candidates and attendants (left to right) Mercedes Navarro and Davian Pushetonequa, freshman attendants; senior class queen and king nominees Jada Sanache, Standford Kapayou, Addie Seymour, Dante Davenport, Kaitlynn Jefferson, Jared Davenport and Payton ...

Chimney work on South Tama Middle School

Work continues on tuckpointing of the chimney on the east side of the South Tama Middle School in Toledo. Mary Boege, distrcit business manager, said the work is unrelated to a recent fire in the building. Because of the age and type of brick making up the chimney, some bricks from the Class ...

Meskwaki Settlement School Homecoming is underway

2019 Meskwaki Settlement School Warrior Homecoming activities continue this week with "Class Color Day" on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The theme this year is "Break the Sabers."School activities continue with "Pajama Day" on Thursday and "Warrior Day" on Friday.Homecoming King and Queen coronation is ...

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 ...