In two separate closed sessions after the regular session of the STC school board, the contracts of Dustin Schuett and Dina Keahna were terminated. Schuett served as a maintenance technician while Keahna was the 9th-10th grade school counselor. The motions, provided to the News Chronicle by ...
TOLEDO – Each year, Tama Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) partners with Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) to help foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa high school seniors beginning college studies in natural resources or agriculture. Tama SWCD selects one applicant ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
On Monday, Feb. 9, the South Tama County board of education convened for their first of two regularly scheduled meetings. On roll call, Joe Hanus and Rick Hopper were absent, yet a quorum was still present. The board recognized a donation of $1,025 to the archery club in honor of Dick ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.