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Help “Beef Up Healthcare” at Grinnell Regional Medical Center

As the start date for the emergency department renovation draws closer, donors are coming up with creative ways to help Grinnell Regional Medical Center raise those last few dollars to reach its fundraising goals."The staff in the emergency department are very passionate about the planned ...

Maple Grove Cemetery Assoc. sets semi annual meeting

The semi annual meeting for the Maple Grove Cemetery Association will meet Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. at King Tower, Tama.After the meal the meeting will begin.Anyone who has a lot at the cemetery or has loved ones buried there is welcome to attend. Please come.

Early release for South Tama County Schools due to heat

Due to heat and humidity, South Tama County Schools will be releasing two hours early today, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 At this time all afternoon practices and games or meets will continue as planned with the necessary precautions taken.

Tama County Historical Preservation Commission meets Thursday, Sept. 1

The Tama County Historical Preservation Commission will meet on Thurday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dysart Historical Center, 612 Crisman St.Representatives for all areas of Tama County are sought to serve on the commission.Agenda items include:- Fundraising letter to communities2. Updates- ...

Successful Tama-Toledo Blood Drive noted

DES MOINES- Thanks to all the wonderful blood donors who volunteered their time to make a life-saving blood donation at the recent Tama and Toledo Communities blood drive. A total of 27 people registered to donate blood and 20 units of blood were collected at this blood drive.A special thanks ...

Call for Bible volunteers for seven-day reading

Pastor Kenny Mervin was granted the use of the Tama County Courthouse lawn for Bible reading.The Tama Meskwaki Celebration Assembly church was approached about heading up "Iowa 99 County Bible Reading Marathon".The marathon will be held on Sept. 6-13 starting at 8 a.m. each day and ending at 6 ...

Starve a mosquito – donate blood!

DES MOINES- Starve a mosquito this summer and donate blood to hospital patients through LifeServe Blood Center instead!The Tama and Toledo Communities Blood Drive, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 2-6 p.m. at the Tama Civic Center, 305 Siegel.A blood donation takes around an hour and each ...

Where to get Blue Ribbons to support police

The local move to thank police officers and all law enforcement by placing a blue ribbon in a prominent place outside your home is growing according to Maxine Upah, Tama. She reports, "Since blue ribbons may be hard to find, you may pick one up free of charge at the Clothes Closet at 511 ...

Iowa Valley Continuing Ed offerings to be enhanced here

As part of Iowa Valley Community College District's efforts this spring to reduce expenditures and increase revenues, overall staffing has been decreased at Iowa Valley Continuing Education (IVCE).The staff reductions, in turn, necessitated an organizational realignment of individual employees' ...