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Music Boosters hold bake sale for Deane family following housefire

Support for the Deane family was on full display Tuesday evening as members of the South Tama community gathered for a bake sale organized by the STC Music Boosters. Held prior to the annual Parade of Bands concert in the South Tama County High School cafeteria, the fundraiser brought ...

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean’s List honors

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the fall 2025 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: ...

School Board continues discussion over old middle school property

The question of what’s next for the old STC Middle School was of discussion for the school board at Monday night’s meeting. The property, which sits on South Green Street, was previously listed in 2025, garnered attention, but ultimately no deal was made between the district and a ...

A piece of the PIE

TAMA — South Tama County (STC) Superintendent John Cain and his administrative team got a special visit from State Auditor Rob Sand last Friday morning to celebrate the district’s Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) award honoring it as the best performing district of its size in ...

Honoring the past, living the mission, building the future

The story of Tama-Toledo Christian School is one of faith, community, and continuity—deeply rooted in history while intentionally focused on the future. Located within the former (and fully renovated) St. Patrick Catholic Church, Tama-Toledo Christian School is a non-denominational ...

STC School board signs onto Public School Strong Resolution

At Monday’s meeting, the South Tama County school board approved a resolution urging increased state funding for public schools, while also receiving updates on facilities planning and news of a statewide award. Public comments at the South Tama County school board meeting centered on the ...

Tama Pump donates to STC Food Pantry

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — The Tama Pump had a New Year's Eve party, and Jodi Rutledge and Teresa Manfull donated $268 to the South Tama County Food Pantry on behalf of the Pump. This is a result of a 50/50 drawing.

Horticulture Judging Workshop offered Feb. 27

MARSHALLTOWN – Tama and Marshall County Extensions are co-hosting a Horticulture Judging Workshop on Feb. 27, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Extension Office, 2608 S. 2nd St., Marshalltown. A snow date is scheduled for March 6. This free workshop is open to 4-H leaders, ...

Hawkeye Community College announces December 2025 graduates

WATERLOO–The following are Hawkeye Community College fall semester graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown. Area graduates include: William Clarke, of Albion, Certificate with Honors, Paramedic and Associate of Applied Science with ...