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Tama, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Tama! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Understanding Financial Aid - Tama
- North Mahaska at GMG
- North Mahaska Varsity Softball @ GMG
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 53.
- Friday: A morning shower; warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Understanding Financial Aid - Tama →
South Tama County High School, 1715 Harding St, Tama
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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North Mahaska at GMG →
Green Mountain-Garwin High School, 306 Park St, Garwin
5:00 pm -
North Mahaska Varsity Softball @ GMG →
Green Mountain-Garwin High School, 306 Park St, Garwin
5:00 pm -
Summer Kickoff Camp →
3005 E Ave, Montour
1:30 pm
Friday May 22
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Des Moines North Boys Varsity Soccer @ Marshalltown →
Marshalltown High School, 1602 S 2nd Ave, Marshalltown
7:30 pm -
Technology Help →
Marshalltown Public Library, 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown
2:00 pm -
2nd Iowa Veterans Home Car Show by the American Legion Post 739 →
Iowa Veterans Home, 1301 Summit St, Marshalltown
5:00 pm -
Waterloo East Varsity Baseball @ Marshalltown →
Marshalltown High School, 1602 S 2nd Ave, Marshalltown
5:00 pm -
Lynnville-Sully Varsity Baseball @ H-L-V →
Hartwick-Ladora-Victor Community High School, 402 Harrison St, Victor
5:30 pm -
Honoring Our Heros Ride →
Iowa Veterans Home, 1301 Summit St, Marshalltown
11:00 am -
Meskwaki Seniors 55+ Food Box Distribution →
Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum, 303 Meskwaki Rd, Tama
11:00 am -
Area 24 Spring Conference →
3702 S Center St, Marshalltown
8:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Thursday May 21
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
Monday June 1
Sunday June 7
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel posted a job opening for Porter in Tama. Apply here.
- Martin Marietta posted a job opening for Equipment Operator in Gilman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tama here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grinnell
- Beloit College baseball team bows out at Midwest Conference Tournament (gazettextra.com)
Marshalltown
- Bobcat girls eighth in Waukee Invite (timesrepublican.com)
- Council votes down next steps in franchise fee implementation process (timesrepublican.com)
- Daily Record, May 12, 2026 (timesrepublican.com)
Newton
- Newton considers partnering with nonprofit to address overpopulation of felines (newtondailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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