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Powwow on Tama Reservation Draws Regional Interest
Des Moines reports State curator Edgar Harlan arranged a three day powwow on the Tama reservation with dances, athletic contests, and religious services. Events include boxing, wrestling, baseball games, parades, make dance, buffalo head dance, and flute solos by Jim Poweshiek. Tama businessmen offer awards for native products, medicines, foods, and mat making.
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