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Education

Fall Master Gardener volunteer orientation offered in Tama County

TOLEDO – The application window is open until Aug. 15 for this year’s fall Master Gardener training cohort, offered in Tama County. Iowans wishing to become a Master Gardener volunteer register with a local county extension office, complete the online Garden Academy Moodle course, and ...

North Tama teacher resigns

TRAER – A North Tama teacher who was previously placed on administrative leave after being charged with child endangerment has now resigned. “I am writing to inform you I am resigning from my teaching, JH Stuco [Junior High Student Council], and HOCO [Homecoming] contracts for the ...

2025 Fall Master Gardener volunteer orientation offered in Tama County

TOLEDO — The application window is open until Aug. 15 for this year’s fall Master Gardener training cohort, offered in Tama County. Iowans wishing to become a Master Gardener volunteer register with a local county extension office, complete the online Garden Academy Moodle course and ...

Safe Routes to School surpasses fundraising goal with $237,580 raised

The sidewalks are still to come, but the finish line for fundraising has been crossed. The community-driven Safe Routes to School project has exceeded its financial goal by more than $20,000. With $237,580 raised to support new infrastructure connecting the community and high traffic areas to ...

Former South Tama Superintendent Under Investigation by State Board

Jared Smith, who served as superintendent of South Tama County Community School District from 2018 to 2022, before taking a job as Superintendent of the Waterloo Community School District is now under formal investigation by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in connection with his current ...

40 Iowa students named 2025 Game Changer Scholars

WEST DES MOINES — Abigail Herman of Elberon is one of 40 Iowa students receive college scholarships this year through Athene’s Game Changer Scholars Program. Herman is a First-year recipient of the scholars program. Funded by the Athene Charitable Foundation, the program reflects ...

STC celebrates end of year, honors retirees

Mere hours after students were dismissed on their final day of school, the staff of STC gathered in the high school gymnasium to celebrate retirees and a long year of learning. This year's edition of the retirement and service awards looked different due to time constraint after hours ran ...