TAMA COUNTY – Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt is ready to go big — really big — for area students. “I want this to be a completely over-the-top, special, make-a-big-deal-about-this award ceremony. Hopefully leave an impact on the kids,” Sheriff Schmidt told the newspaper earlier ...
Despite incoming weather, the South Tama school board convened for their second monthly meeting on Monday. Posted on the agenda in the personnel section, was the resignation of Superintendent John Cain, which will go in effect at the end of the upcoming school year on June 30, 2027. Cain ...
CEDAR FALLS — New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa. A * preceding a name indicates "graduated with honors," ** means "graduated with high honors," and *** means "graduated with highest honors." Area graduates include: Adam Ahrendsen, of ...
Area students honored on the Dean’s List at the University of Iowa include: Ethan Cruikshank, Jasmin Ramos-Carrera, Millie Mathes-Henle, all of Tama; Ciela Ornelas and Hannah Houghton, of Toledo; Kayla Heck, of Chelsea, and Landon Hall, of Brooklyn.
The South Tama School Board opened its July 6 meeting by welcoming its newest member, as Michael Avis was sworn in by Board President Elizabeth Dolezal at the beginning of the meeting. Avis will fill the rest of Megan Thiessen’s term in District 3, which lasts until November 2027. Following ...
More than 30 South Tama County band students and parents stopped by the high school Monday evening to meet Will Forbes, the district's new 7-12 band director, during an informal open house organized by retiring director Mike Carnahan. The event was an opportunity for students and families to ...
AMES — Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16. Kalem Holiday Schrock, of Toledo, received a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, B.S.
On May 15, graduates of Marshalltown Community College took the next step as they became alumni of the college. Graduates listed below represent those who completed a degree or diploma work during the Spring 2026 term. Graduates are listed by hometown, followed by the degree/diploma awarded ...
CEDAR FALLS — New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa. A * preceding a name indicates "graduated with honors," ** means "graduated with high honors," and *** means "graduated with highest honors." Area students include: Adam Ahrendsen, of ...
Monday’s South Tama County school board meeting saw a slew of action, including the approval of listing a fulltime athletic trainer position, funding the starts of a school based coffee shop and improved concessions area at the high school, as well as appointing a Michael Avis to fill Megan ...