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Education

Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle corps returning to Toledo, volunteers needed

The South Tama County School District will once again serve as a host for the Colt Cadets drum and bugle corps of Dubuque from Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 21. The Colt Cadets, an Open Class corps within Drum Corps International (DCI), will use the new middle school facilities to ...

Student expelled, other action taken at Monday’s board meeting

Monday’s STC school board meeting saw a quick moving open session meeting followed by two closed sessions. Both labeled as: Iowa Code 21.5(1)(e) “To discuss whether to conduct a hearing, or conduct a hearing for suspension or expulsion of a student, unless an open meeting is requested by ...

Tama County Women, Land & Legacy to host upcoming event at STC elementary

TAMA – Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 56th event, “Roots, Wings & Wild Things: soil health, pollinators and beneficial insects” will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at the South Tama Elementary School prairie located at 1611 Country Club Drive in Tama. ...

STC retirement and end of year ceremony

South Tama County Community School District staff gathered on Thursday, May 28, for the district's annual End-of-Year Recognition and Retirement Celebration at South Tama County High School. The event marked the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year and recognized employees for years of ...

2026 Meskwaki Nation Graduation Powwow

Fun was had on Saturday, as the Meskwaki Nation held its Graduation Powwow honoring the 2026 graduating class. Good food was enjoyed before the ceremony, as multiple vendors offered tasty items. Prizes were given out in multiple different categories, including the beaded graduation cap ...

Morningside University celebrates Spring 2026 graduates

SIOUX CITY — Morningside University celebrates the achievements of its Class of 2026 Spring graduates. These students have displayed exceptional dedication and academic excellence, earning general honors for their outstanding performances. May 2026 graduates are as follows: Tyler ...

STC Art Show

The room was filled with art, paintings, drawings, and sculptures. It was a gallery showcase put on by South Tama High School Art Teacher Nathan Doran and Middle School Art Teacher Rachel Roen. The masterpieces produced by the students were enjoyed by members of the public as they strolled ...

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean’s List honors

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction include: ...

Commencement Recognition Class of 2026

PELLA — Central College recognized 251 graduates during Commencement 2026 on May 16, in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium on Central's campus. • Benjamin DeMeulenaere, of Chelsea, graduated with a major in Business Management and minors in Accounting. • Andrea Dvorak, of Clutier, graduated with a ...