Cadell Buffalo, left, and Jaycene Pushetonequa, right, were crowned the 2025 Meskwaki Homecoming royalty during a coronation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 26.

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 ...

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, ...

For the first STC school board meeting in many months, all five directors were present at roll call. Discussion on Monday included the community's first ideas as to what the former South Tama Middle School that sits on South Green Street in Toledo may be used for. During Superintendent John ...

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 ...

South Tama County High School’s 2025 Homecoming court has been announced. Pictured in the back row, left to right, are king candidates Cole Gustafson, Brooks Baier, Garrett Surman, Nick Upah and Barrett Jesina. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are queen candidates Layne Beck, ...

TRAER – A North Tama teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district conducts an investigation into a recent social media post regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “I am writing to provide an update regarding a personnel matter in ...

During September’s first STC school board meeting, things moved fast at the board table. Joe Hanus made his return to the board meetings, while Megan Thiessen was absent once again. Thiessen was last present at the June 23, regularly scheduled board meeting. Beth Wiese was absent as well, ...

AMES — Iowa State University awarded degrees or certificates to 577 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees during the summer have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement ceremonies. The following are graduates from the area: Hanna Joy Karim, of Albion, Bachelor ...

South Tama’s high school opened the year with a familiar pairing at the helm: Principal Ben Adams and Assistant Principal Scott Bolen — the “dynamic duo,” as more than a few staff members have called them — transitioning together after years building a culture of excellence and ...