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Education

South Tama County Community School audit

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. released an audit report on South Tama County Community School District in Tama. Financial Highlights: The District’s revenues totaled $25,349, 142 for the year that ended June 30, 2022, a 7.28% increase from the prior year. Expenses for District ...

History Highlights from Perry Township Cemeteries is Nov. 8

The Tama County Historical Society will host a presentation highlighting the history of Perry Township cemeteries at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Wieting Theatre, 101 S. Church St. Toledo. This is a change from the previously advertised topic: Tama-Toledo: Then & Now. Joan Hayward Helm will ...

Tama County native pledges $25 million to UNI, largest in school history

CEDAR FALLS – A historic gift to the University of Northern Iowa will mark a new chapter in the university’s renowned business college. David Wilson, a 1966 graduate of North Tama High School and 1970 graduate of UNI who now lives in the state of Nevada, has pledged a $25 million donation ...

Dieleman and Hosek awarded Tama SWCD scholarships

Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to announce Abe (Douglas) Dieleman of rural Toledo and Dylan Hosek of rural Traer have been selected to each receive a $1,000 local college scholarship through the SWCD’s outreach programming. Abe is a Green ...

Mythbusters

Upon first mention, Greek mythology and modern reality television may not seem like a match made in heaven, but that’s exactly what the STC Vocal Music Department is seeking to synthesize with its upcoming variety show titled “The Real Greek Gods of Ancient Greece,” which will be ...

STC one of 13 Iowa districts to receive federal GEAR UP grant

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today announced that the state has been awarded over $25.8 million in a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of students from low-income backgrounds who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary ...

Just call him Vern

There is a new face walking around South Tama's schools this year, Vern Jefferson. Vern has taken up the mantle of School Resource Officer, a new position created just this year. "Trying to be a role model for the kids, maybe I can inspire someone to do more positive or be positive," ...

Meskwaki announces 2023 Homecoming Court

The Meskwaki Settlement School recently announced its 2023 Homecoming Court. From top to bottom, Pictured in Row 1 is the Freshman Court: Eva Roberts and Gregory Keahna; Row 2 Sophomore Court: Ashlyn Kapayou and Dominick Lasley; Row 3 Junior Court: Sophie Shuckahosee and Tenoch Snow; Row 4: ...

The big bird in town

Kids and adults alike jumped with joy as a big bird named Herky came running down the halls of the South Tama Elementary school. Last Friday, the ROTC came galloping through town as part of the annual Cy-Hawk game ball run. Friday had every sports fan in the state picking sides and ...

Five Questions With Micki Behounek

A self-described “people person” who loves interacting with students, faculty, and staff, Micki Behounek has found her role as manager of access services for Grinnell Libraries to be a perfect fit. In addition to supervising a staff of five full-time employees who process reserves and ...