The Meskwaki Health Clinic is offering the COVID-19 vaccination to ANYONE 16 years old and older.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call (641) 481-1306 or (641) 481-0842

2021 PTEC – Promoting Tribal Economies and Community

COHORT BEGINS: April 26, 2021 – 5 openings available

PTEC is a workforce program from Meskwaki Community members interested in enhancing their workplace skills and learning about food, farming and related business.

Who is eligible?

• Meskwaki Tribal Community members and other Native Americans within the community are invited.

Important details to know:

• Accepting applications for five (5) openings
• Longer season, through November
• 3 positions at Red Earth Gardens (REG)
• 2 positions at Food Sovereignty
• 20 hours of classroom training
• On-the-job training for duration
• Transportation available
• Certification upon successful completion of program

Application/intake forms are available at the Tribal Center Front Desk and HR Office.

Completed applications can be returned to the Workforce Development Office located at: 3134 H Ave, Tama IA 52339.

In an effort to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 within our valued tribal community, interested persons are highly encouraged to get vaccinated. PTEC and the Workforce Development office will continue to follow all protocols such as requiring masks at all times, checking temperatures when visiting tribal offices, socially distancing and frequent hand washing.

If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Snow, Workforce Education Coordinate at (641) 481-1855.

Meskwaki SettFit Step Into Summer Challenge

Beginning May 3rd through June 13th.

Points will be awarded daily: Steps Only (Walking or Running)

Join the Meskwaki Sett-Fit Challenge Facebook Group for more details on the Step Into Summer Challenge or sign up online here:  https://app.wellable.co/ 

Meskwaki Public Works Hydrant Flushing Week: May 3-7, 2021

Hydrant Flushing is done (twice a year) to enhance water quality by:

1. Flushing sediment from the water mains.
2. Verifying the proper operation of hydrants and valves.
3. Ensuring firefighting capability.

During Hydrant Flushing:

• There may be a temporary drop in water pressure at this time.
• Water may be rusty or cloudy. Discolored water is not harmful and will clear up in a few hours.
• Do not wash white laundry during this period (wait until cold and hot water are both running clear before laundering whites).
• Avoid washing laundry during scheduled Flushing times. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, and then wash a load of dark clothes first.

Some information on what to do after the Hydrant Flushing:

• If tap water is used during flushing, it could come out full of sediment that causes discoloration. If you encounter discoloration, run cold water for a few minutes allowing new water to work its way into your pipes. If the water is clear, it’s OK to use. If not, wait for a few minutes and check again. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water; it does not affect the taste or water quality.
• If pressure or volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.

For questions, contact Meskwaki Public Works at (641) 484-4600.

Bringing Awareness to All Types of Cancer with a Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Sign up anytime between May 3rd through May 17th.

To register or for any questions, please all Ashley at 641-484-9426 or message her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyaylsworth.healtheducator.1

All participants will receive a FREE t-shirt!

Complete you 5k Walk/Run any day from May 17th through May 28th, and then submit your time/route to Ashley.

Notice of School Board Election

On March 15, 2021 the Election Committee of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa approved the motion to schedule a School Board Election for the Meskwaki Settlement School for five (5) open positions.

The School Board Election scheduled for May 4, 2021 in the gymnasium at the Sac & Fox Tribal Center on the Meskwaki Settlement from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM is herby CANCELLED.

Section 8-4409 (f) of Title 9. Code of Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa which states: In the event that there are five (5) or less qualified candidates for school board identified after any deadline imposed by this code for nomination there shall be no need to conduct an election and those members shall automatically be selected as school board members. If necessary, respective terms shall be determined by the school bard members and if the school board cannot determine, the Tribal Council will.

Therefore; the following individuals, having completed the nomination process in accordance with Chapter 4A. School Board Election of Title 8. Election Code of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa are automatically selected as school board members for the Meskwaki Settlement School:

1. Shoshonis Brown
2. Amanda Davenport
3. Dara Jefferson

Furthermore, Section 8-4409 (g) of Title 8. Election Code of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa states: In the event there are less than five (5) qualified candidates for school bard identified after any deadline imposed by the code for nomination, the Tribal Council shall have the authority to appoint any number of individuals up to five (5) to be on the school board in any manner as they deem proper and that is not inconsistent with Chapter 8 of this code for as many positions necessary to have a full school board. 

This notice shall be posted at the Tribal Offices, the Meskwaki Elementary School, the Meskwaki High School, and mail the same notice to all eligible voters. In addition, the Committee shall cause the notice to be published in any Tribal publications and the notice shall be sent to the office of the Superintendent of the Meskwaki Settlement School, where the notice shall be sent to all parents/guardians of students currently attending the Meskwaki Settlement School.

Meskwaki Community Spring Clean-Up: May 10-14, 2021

Money Orders and cash payments can be made at Public Works or at the Tribal Center Finance Office.

**Please make Money Orders out to : “Tama County Landfill”

Please sort items into two (2) piles and place near roadside:

1. Metals and Appliances
2. Junk

The followings items ARE NOT accepted for clean-up:

• Chemicals
• Motor Oil
• Batteries
• Paint
• Trees
• Branches
• Cars

Please note there will be a service charge for the following items:

(Electronics)

• $8.00 – CRT Monitor, Copy/Fax Machine, Non-Console TV under 19″
• $15.00 – Computer Monitor/Non-Console TV 20″-25″
• $18.00 – CRT TVs and Monitors 26″ and over
• $20.00 – Console Projection TVs

(Car Tires)

• $2.00 / $7.00 (on rim)

***No charge for white appliances!

Bringing Awareness to All Types of Cancer with a Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Sign up anytime between May 3rd through May 17th

To register or for any questions, please all Ashley at 641-484-9426 or message her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyaylsworth.healtheducator.1

All participants will receive a FREE t-shirt!

Complete your 5k Walk/Run any day from May 17th through May 28th, and then submit your time/route to Ashley.