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Education

STC 2026 Commencement draws standing room only crowd

With 108 total graduates in the class of 2026, Sunday, May 17 saw a ceremony that marked a coming of age for many young adults and loved ones alike. Before “Pomp and Circumstance” echoed through the STC Roundhouse, a simple announcement made by Dixie Forcht came over the speakers ...

MSS Class of 2026 honored at commencement ceremony

A total of 14 Meskwaki Settlement School (MSS) graduating seniors received their diplomas during a commencement ceremony on Sunday, and the following awards were also presented. Class of 2026 Academic Awards — Jaycene Pushetonequa and Lane Bear Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel Scholarship ...

Minnesota State University awards 2,917 degrees

MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,917 degrees to 2,463 students at the end of the spring 2026 semester. Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 8 at 3 p.m. for the College of Business and at 6 p.m. for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Area ...

Kirkwood Community College graduates announced

CEDAR RAPIDS — The 2026 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on May 9 at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Area graduates included: Chelsea Milligan, of Chelsea, Associate of Arts; Emily Hulme, of Clutier, Certificate; Ashley Elsbury, of ...

Tama County 4-H announces youth programs open to all

TOLEDO – From building with LEGO bricks to casting a fishing line, making breakfast while reading, and scoring goals on the soccer field, Tama County 4-H is bringing the fun this summer with a variety of engaging programs open to **all youth**. Families are invited to explore these handson ...

Shining Bright: The 2026 AAUW Awards Ceremony

With the sun shining brightly and birds chirping in the trees, families packed the Toledo Reinig Center for the annual AAUW Young Women of the Year event this last Sunday. The local Tama-Toledo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held its annual ceremony to ...

Local students receive Mercy College academic honors

DES MOINES — The following students have received academic honors for the spring 2026 quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must attain a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 for a minimum of six semester ...

ISU Extension and Outreach is offering a food safety training in Toledo

“Certification in ServSafe® meets the Iowa Food Code requirements to have a certified food protection manager in all establishments,” said Holly VanHeel, class instructor and ISU Extension and Outreach human sciences specialist in food and health. "We live in a time when food safety ...

Penny War: What is it good for?

It's not just about the penny; it's about the strategy and raising money for a good cause. The South Tama’s fourth-grade class has held its yearly “penny war” to raise money for the STC Community Food Pantry. Over $1,500 has been raised by the fourth grade class in just the past few ...