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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Shinobi Wanatee (5th)Congratulations to Shinobi Wanatee on earning student of the month for March. His parents are Joy Bitterly and Myron Wanatee. He enjoys drawing in his free time. Three characteristics of Shinobi are that he is nice, funny, and smart. Shinobi's advice to his classmates is to ...

Mary Boege, South Tama School District business manager, was the recipient of a special award from her peers Tuesday night, April 23, during the school board meeting.Denelle Gonnerman, president elect of the Iowa Association of School Business Officials and Nancy Blow, the organization's ...

In your lifetime, you have undoubtedly crossed paths with a child labeled lazy, unmotivated, and underachieving but also marveled when that very same child showed signs of high creativity, imagination, and curiosity. What about the child with a disability that might also have a strong ...