At four in the afternoon on Tuesday, several people braved the rays of the sun, meeting in a sweaty group on the north side of the old Iowa Juvenile Home. It was the ceremonial groundbreaking for South Tama's brand new middle school.
After beginning with some words from South Tama ...
On Monday, Aug. 7, the STC School Board was in session. Items ranged from app purchase to construction bids.
To open the meeting high school principal Robert Boley informed the board in the public comments that the high school is moving to a seven period day instead of eight periods. The ...
After it was announced STC School Board member Penny Tyynismaa was moving out of the district, the hunt to find a fill-in was on. Being a temporary spot on the board before this falls election, the new member will have to run again to retain their spot.
Two candidates emerged as ...
In March 2022, John Cain was hired as superintendent to replace the outgoing Jared Smith. After a full year in his new role, Cain reflected during a Q&A Session.
For someone who might not know John Cain, how would you introduce yourself and inform them what your job is?
Personally, I ...
Toledo High School Class of 1953 celebrates its 70th class reunion. From top left to right: Evelyn McCreary, Gail Davis, Donna Beery, Marilyn Hach and Delores Shuman; Bottom left to right: Colleen Davis, Nancy Long, Bob Thompson, Pam Brandt and Ann Smith.
CEDAR RAPIDS — Congratulations to Ashley Steele, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College.
Steele, of Tama, was awarded a bachelor's degree in Sociology.
The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; were ...
On Monday, June 19, the STC School Board settled into what turned out to be a very long meeting. Stretching from 5 p.m. to well beyond 8, the board tackled issues ranging from vacancies, a new safety app, and graduation requirements.
It was previously announced that longtime board member ...
STORM LAKE — Erin Clayton of Vining graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in health services leadership from Buena Vista University in Spring 2023.
Clayton was among more than 300 students who received degrees.
IOWA CITY — More than 7,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean's list for the 2023 spring semester.
Dean's list status was earned by 968 first-year undergraduates during the 2023 spring semester at Iowa, only 1,604 second-year students, only 1,922 ...