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Celebrate the holidays by giving more to a family in need

DES MOINES One hour of your time during this busy holiday season will give the lifesaving gift of more time to hospital patients.Giving blood only takes one hour and can save up to three local lives! Blood donors must be at least 16, weigh at least 120 pounds, and be in general good ...

Kiwanis’ Christmas trees on sale

The annual Toledo-Tama Kiwanis' Christmas tree sale has begun. You can purchase your tree from the lot located at Shopko. The lot will be open on weekdays from 4-30 PM to 6-30 PM and on weekends from noon to 6 PM.The tree selection is varied according to type of fir and size. It has been noted ...

Tama Legion fish fry, flower and wreath sale

The Tama Legion fish fry and bake sale will be on Friday, Dec. 8.Recycled Christmas artificial flowers and wreaths will be available for sale at $1 - $2 a bundle and up. Proceeds go for the Veteran cemetery markers. The thermoplastic markers have been pulled for the winter and will be returned ...

Grinnell Regional Med. Center Angel Tree decoration on sale

The Grinnell Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will again beautify its tree in the medical center with angels for the upcoming holiday season. This project is a way to honor or remember loved ones through the purchase of an angel ornament for the tree. They are avialable at The Glass Gift Box ...

“Adult Prom” this Saturday to benefit Adopt-A-Family

Break out your best dress or your suit and tie and get ready to kick up your feet.The South Tama Leadership Class and STC Student Council are sponsoring an Adult Prom tomorrow night, Saturday, Dec. 2.The idea was formed as a way to give back to others during the holiday season. The organization ...

South Tama Project 60 set Dec. 6

Those age 60 and over are again invited to the annual Project Sixty holiday meal and entertainment at the South Tama High School gym at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 6.Reservations need to be made by Dec. 1 by calling 641-484-4345.The event is sponsored by the middle and high school student ...

Annual Adopt-A-Family benefit is underway

The Christmas season is here with all the excitement, anticipation and opportunities to share your blessings with others. The STC Adopt-A-Family committee is here to help. Everyone "adopted" is from the S.T.C. School district, so you really are helping your neighbor. This is a wonderful ...

Paper Tigers at Wieting Nov. 30

Tama County SKIP, along with MICA and the Wieting Theatre, is hosting a free screening of Paper Tigers, a film that captures the pain, danger, beauty and hopes of struggling teens-and the teachers armed with new science and fresh approaches that are changing lives for the better.Doors open at ...

Annual Wishmas Tree drive underway

Larry Fletcher presents a Toledo-Tama Kiwanis check to Cindy Roth in support of the Adopt-A-Family Program at the Wishmas Tree at Shopko in Toledo on Saturday, Nov. 18. For more than 25 years the program has provided for those less fortunate at Christmas time. Tags with gift suggestions are on ...

Blood Drive Friday at South Tama High

South Tama County High School is holding a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Friday, Nov. 17. The Blood Drive will be held at the STC High School Gym from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.If you are interested in donating blood there are spots available for appointment.Contact the South Tama High School ...