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.

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, ...

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 ...

For South Tama County High School alumna Abigail Chyma, staying busy has always come naturally. From athletics and academics to leadership and involvement, Chyma has built a reputation as an outgoing participant always wanting to try something new — a mindset that earned her one of the ...

The STC School Board reconvened for their first meeting of 2026 on Monday. The board had a quorum with three of five members present and kicked off with public forum, Multiple teachers came forward with comments pertaining to proposed policy changes which were up for first readings at the ...

The annual STC Alumni Night Pep-Band will be held on Monday, Jan. 9. In boys basketball action against Solon, the group opened up to graduates and community members will play from the band's recognizable setlist. STC band director Mike Carnahan shared information about the event on Facebook, ...

Christmas spirit infested the Tama-Toledo in the days leading up to the holiday. Nary a thing could be seen or heard that didn’t fill citizens with yuletide joy. Last Friday, South Tama Elementary had an unexpected visitor. The Grinch, the furry green creature with the ever-growing ...

Despite postponing due to weather concerns the week before, Project 60 went off without a hitch. A staple in the community since the early 1980s, the free community meal is open to residents 60 years of age and over. The meal is prepared by STC food service and High school student council ...

The South Tama County School Board and the Toledo City Council met Friday afternoon for a joint work session focused on the future of the former STC middle school property in Toledo, following the withdrawal of the most recent buyer and end user. All five school board members were in ...