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Education

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 ...

Throwing dirt

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 ...

Second semester 2022-2023 honor rolls

South Tama County Freshman: Brooks Baier, Layne Beck, Britten Brandt, Maddalyn Brown, Nazaret Carrillo, Paige Croskey, Jamy Dolash, Lilly Dostal, Autumn Elsbury, Alesandra Flores-Castanon, Giselle Fonseca, Melissa Gabriel Bail, Yuliana Galeana Nunez, Kira Henle, Rayden Hill, Barrett Jesina, ...

Thiessen fills Tyynismaa’s board vacancy

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 ...

Meet the superintendent

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 70th Reunion

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.