There is a new face walking around South Tama's schools this year, Vern Jefferson. Vern has taken up the mantle of School Resource Officer, a new position created just this year.
"Trying to be a role model for the kids, maybe I can inspire someone to do more positive or be positive," ...
The Meskwaki Settlement School recently announced its 2023 Homecoming Court. From top to bottom, Pictured in Row 1 is the Freshman Court: Eva Roberts and Gregory Keahna; Row 2 Sophomore Court: Ashlyn Kapayou and Dominick Lasley; Row 3 Junior Court: Sophie Shuckahosee and Tenoch Snow; Row 4: ...
Kids and adults alike jumped with joy as a big bird named Herky came running down the halls of the South Tama Elementary school. Last Friday, the ROTC came galloping through town as part of the annual Cy-Hawk game ball run.
Friday had every sports fan in the state picking sides and ...
A self-described “people person” who loves interacting with students, faculty, and staff, Micki Behounek has found her role as manager of access services for Grinnell Libraries to be a perfect fit. In addition to supervising a staff of five full-time employees who process reserves and ...
At four in the afternoon on Tuesday, several people braved the rays of the sun, meeting in a sweaty group on the north side of the old Iowa Juvenile Home. It was the ceremonial groundbreaking for South Tama's brand new middle school.
After beginning with some words from South Tama ...
On Monday, Aug. 7, the STC School Board was in session. Items ranged from app purchase to construction bids.
To open the meeting high school principal Robert Boley informed the board in the public comments that the high school is moving to a seven period day instead of eight periods. The ...
After it was announced STC School Board member Penny Tyynismaa was moving out of the district, the hunt to find a fill-in was on. Being a temporary spot on the board before this falls election, the new member will have to run again to retain their spot.
Two candidates emerged as ...
In March 2022, John Cain was hired as superintendent to replace the outgoing Jared Smith. After a full year in his new role, Cain reflected during a Q&A Session.
For someone who might not know John Cain, how would you introduce yourself and inform them what your job is?
Personally, I ...
Toledo High School Class of 1953 celebrates its 70th class reunion. From top left to right: Evelyn McCreary, Gail Davis, Donna Beery, Marilyn Hach and Delores Shuman; Bottom left to right: Colleen Davis, Nancy Long, Bob Thompson, Pam Brandt and Ann Smith.