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Education

Toledo Library ready for National Library Week

Let's Celebrate our community library in April and May during National Library Week, April 9th 14th and Children's Book Week, April 30th May 4th. We invite you to take part in all the events that will be hosted at the Toledo Public Library in these two months. All events are free of charge, ...

Camp Creamery registration now underway

Registration for the 6th Camp Creamery workshop for kids begins this week. The Wieting Theatre is the host for this annual event which is under the direction of the Creamery Theatre Company in Amana.Children entering second grade and up are all eligible for this year's production of "The Legend ...

Sabrina Fair opens Thursday at South Tama Little theatre

Stephanie Slaven, Nicholas Jordan in their roles in Sabrina Fair which is on stage April 5-7 in the Little Theatre at South Tama High School. Under the direction of Dixie Forcht, comedy is from an original Broadway production.

South Tama Middle School’s February Students of the Month

Biographies by: Joey Hackenmiller, Eligh Branan, Keiler Alvarado, Kailee Keen, Sophie Draves, Gloria Mullen, Jezeila Camacho, Mary Kate FrakesEbany Benitez (5th):Congratulations to Ebany Benitez for earning student of the month! Ebany has two cats and is an only child. Her dad's name is ...

Public input sought on computer science standards

DES MOINES - Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise has announced he's seeking public input on computer science standards that are under consideration in Iowa.Wise announced public forums throughout the state on April 10 and April 12, as well as an online survey open through May 12, ...

Showcase Utility Technician Program at Capitol

Marshalltown Community College (MCC) participated in the 2018 Community College Day on the Hill on Tuesday, Mar. 6.The MCC display showcased the Utility Technician programs: Natural Gas Technician, Powerline Technician, and several related short-term training programs.

Horton to present “A Fox Nation Timeline” April 4

The Tama County Historical Society will host George Horton for his presentation, From Creation to the Great Depression: A Fox Nation Timeline, on Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in theGenealogical Library, 200 N. Broadway St, Toledo. The program is free and open to the public.Horton's program ...

South Tama School Board meets in special sessions

South Tama School Board members spent close to four and one-half hours in closed session on Wednesday night March 21 to apparently consider an candidate for district superintendent.Board minutes identify Roger Wilcox, a representative of Grundmeyer Leader Research as also present for the ...

Mental health, drug issues subject of forum in Toledo, Tuesday, March 27

Alarming issues and current trends regarding mental health, substance abuse and drug related arrests will be shared by Paul Daniel, Center Associates, and Rod Drummer, Tama County Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wieting Theatre."We encourage any adult to attend this ...

South Tama School Board sets 2018-19 budget hearing for April 9

For the fifth straight year there will be no hike in local property tax askings if the proposed 2018-19 South Tama School District budget gains final approval. The rate has been the same at $16.13 per $1,000 taxable valuation, Mary Boege, district business manager, said during the regular ...