TAMA COUNTY, Iowa — The 108th annual Meskwaki Powwow is underway from Thursday, Aug. 8, to Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, west of Tama, Iowa. See photos from a previous powwow. The annual event — the only powwow of its kind in Iowa — is held on the only settlement in the state and is open […]
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Photos: Meskwaki Powwow makes comeback i...
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Meskwaki Powwow made its return to the settlement in Tama County, Iowa. The 106th annual event — the only powwow of its kind in Iowa — took place from Aug. 11-14, 2022. “The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, also known at the […]
Photos: Iowa’s diverse cultures celebrat
TAMA – Food, ethnic costumes and art brought diverse groups together on March 19 to celebrate cultural connections. South Tama Elementary was the site for “This is Us: Celebrating our Diverse Community,” featuring a potluck dinner, fashion show and art exhibit. Representatives from Meskwaki, Czech, Hispanic and Somali cultures highlighted their cultural dress and even […]