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Education

Community weighs in on former middle school sale at public hearing

Nearly 30 community members filled the board room this week to share their views on the proposed sale of the former South Tama County Middle School, voicing both optimism and caution about what could become of the century-old building on South Green Street. The public hearing, held Monday ...

‘Angel’s Landing’ to shine bright at Jolly Lights at the Heights

The Tama-Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce is debuting Angel’s Landing, an addition to the now annual Jolly Lights at the Heights, around Toledo Heights Park. The display will feature dozens of glowing metal angels, personalized to honor or celebrate someone special. “The Angel’s Landing ...

STC performance profile ratings show mixed results

The Iowa Department of Education released its 2025 School Performance Profiles this fall, providing updated ratings for each public school across the state under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The South Tama County Community School District — which includes an elementary, ...

ServSafe food safety certification class set for Nov. 10 in Toledo

TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Tama County will be hosting a ServSafe® food safety certification class in Toledo on Nov. 10. Holly VanHeel, Human Sciences Extension and Outreach Specialist, will be teaching the class. VanHeel has been a ServSafe® instructor since ...

Baier, Brown crowned Homecoming King & Queen

At last Friday’s homecoming football game against Albia, the crowns were passed, the flowers were given, and a new set of royals started their reign. Brooks Baier and Maddy Brown were named South Tama’s 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Fans cheered, players warmed up, and teachers looked ...

‘It’s time to play!’

Families, friends, and alumni gathered at Miss Lacy’s Preschool last week for a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the completion of a long-awaited new playground. Owner Lacey Starits said the project was years in the making, and became possible thanks to a mix of donations, ...

Tama County 4-H prepares to ‘Go Beyond Ready’ for National 4-H Week

TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an exciting celebration of National 4-H Week, taking place October 5–11. The National 4-H theme this year is ‘Beyond Ready: Building a Ready Generation in a World of Change’ which perfectly captures the energy and ambition of local youth who ...