TRAER – North Tama vocal music teacher Christine (Chris) McFate has resigned. During the Monday, Oct. 20, North Tama school board meeting, McFate’s resignation letter and separation agreement were accepted by the board unanimously (David Boldt was absent) following a closed session that ...
MARSHALLTOWN — Marshalltown Community College (MCC) students, staff and leadership came together to celebrate a vibrant, colorful new mural created by artist Siriaco “Siricasso” Garcia near the student union entrance on Friday, Oct. 10, during a ceremony that featured several ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
TRAER – North Tama teacher Christine (Chris) McFate remains on paid administrative leave as the district continues its investigation into a social media post she made last month in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On Thursday, Sept. 12, two days after ...
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 ...
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, ...