In this year’s city and school elections, 2,679 ballots were cast in Tama County out of 8,976 registered voters. In the race for Tama City Council incumbent, Kristy Eisentrager received 118 to retain her seat. The second seat was taken by newcomer Chris Smith, receiving 115 votes to edge ...
We are proud to announce that our very own Anita Townsley was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Iowa School Counselor’s Association. This distinguished recognition honors a professional whose leadership, advocacy, and lifelong dedication has significantly advanced ...
Fairies, pirates, flight, mayhem, and delight; another classic tale is being told by the South Tama Thespians. Peter Pan and Wendy by Lauren Gunderson, based on the original story by J.M. Barrie, is the play that the South Tama High School is putting on this year. Dixie Forcht, STC High ...
Joe Hanus was appointed to the school board to fill Jackie Ellenbecker’s vacancy in late 2024 and is running unopposed to fill the rest of his term. Age: 42 Residence: Tama Profession: construction material estimator Education: STC Graduate Family: wife Heather, 19 years married, Wes ...
The South Tama County School Board on Monday set public hearings for the sale of the former middle school, the old football field, and the tennis-court property — all three being purchased by Southfork Premier Properties — for Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. The proposed sale prices are $20,100 for the ...
The News Chronicle sent questions to all three of the declared candidates for STC school board including incumbent Joe Hanus in District 2, who is running unopposed, and incumbent Elizabeth Dolezal and challenger Angela Bair in District 1. Below are responses from the candidates running in ...
This fall, the South Tama County Trojan Marching Band took audiences on a top-secret musical mission. Performing a “secret agent” themed show packed with spy motifs, exciting props, and dynamic movement, the band carried its mission through four competitions, including the Marion ...
TRAER – North Tama vocal music teacher Christine (Chris) McFate has resigned. During the Monday, Oct. 20, North Tama school board meeting, McFate’s resignation letter and separation agreement were accepted by the board unanimously (David Boldt was absent) following a closed session that ...
MARSHALLTOWN — Marshalltown Community College (MCC) students, staff and leadership came together to celebrate a vibrant, colorful new mural created by artist Siriaco “Siricasso” Garcia near the student union entrance on Friday, Oct. 10, during a ceremony that featured several ...
Nearly 30 community members filled the board room this week to share their views on the proposed sale of the former South Tama County Middle School, voicing both optimism and caution about what could become of the century-old building on South Green Street. The public hearing, held Monday ...