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Education

The journey toward success

The meaning of the word "success" depends greatly on the individual and his/her circumstances. No matter who you are, where you come from, or your skill level, the Iowa Valley Education & Training Center (ETC) is here to help you gain the skills you need to achieve your educational ...

Dept. of Criminal Investigation warns of phone scam

DES MOINES -The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is warning of a scam targeting citizens by misrepresenting the staff of the Department.The DCI has received reports from citizens that scammers are posing as employees of the "Iowa State Police". ...

Haven School remembrances sought

The Tama County Historical Society is compiling personal remembrances of the Haven School located in the southern Tama County community of Haven. TheHaven schoolhouse operated from 1872 to 1968 and it still stands. Anyone who attended this school or has an intimate knowledge of the school is ...

Reminder: This Is Us tonight- May 5, in Tama

The 2018 This is Us diversity celebration had representatives from several cultures. The 3rd event will be this evening Sunday, May 5, at the South Tama Elementary School in Tama beginning at 5:30 p.m.

“Ask the State of Iowa”

Iowans can "Ask the State of Iowa" when they add the skill to their smart speakers or add Google Home or Alexa to their smart phone and add the skill.You do not need to buy a smart speaker to use the skill, you can add Google Home or Alexa to your smart phone for free. OCIO has provided ...

Husak, Withrow to play in prestigious IBA Honor Band

Two South Tama County eighth grade students have been selected to the prestigious All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band. Katherine Husak and Joseph Withrow will be representing the Trojans at the honor band at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Convention on Thursday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines.Husak ...

“This Is Us” cultural celebration is May 5 in Tama

The third This is Us celebration of Tama County's diverse cultures will be held on Sunday, May 5, at South Tama Elementary School. The event runs from 5 to 8 pm, with a potluck from 5:30 to 6:30 pm featuring various cultural dishes shared by participants."This will be our third This is Us ...

Home Fronts of Iowa program May 7 at Toledo Library

Contributions to the World War II effort in Iowa will be the topic of Lisa Ossian's presentation on Tuesday, May 7, at the Toledo Public Library beginning at 6:30 p.m.The program is free and all are invited. Refreshments will be provided.Ossian is a professor of History at Des Moines Area ...

Seek to wear Al Exito stoles at graduation

Members of the Al Exito, a"Youth to Success" organization is seeking South Tama School Board permission for their senior class members to wear a decorative garment item, an Al Exito stole," during the May 19 graduation ceremonies.The group has a total of 42 members in grades 7-12 this year, ...

South Tama 6th graders to compete in Math Bee Friday

Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA) is hosting the annual Regional Math Bees and South Tama 6th grade students will compete with nine other schools this Friday, May 3, from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.The individuals and teams performing in the top twenty-five percent at the local events will ...