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Education

Meet the superintendent

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 70th Reunion

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.

Ashley Steele graduates from Coe College

CEDAR RAPIDS — Congratulations to Ashley Steele, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Steele, of Tama, was awarded a bachelor's degree in Sociology. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; were ...

Thiessen appointed, Tyynismaa honored at STC school board meeting

On Monday, June 19, the STC School Board settled into what turned out to be a very long meeting. Stretching from 5 p.m. to well beyond 8, the board tackled issues ranging from vacancies, a new safety app, and graduation requirements. It was previously announced that longtime board member ...

Erin Clayton graduates from Buena Vista University

STORM LAKE — Erin Clayton of Vining graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in health services leadership from Buena Vista University in Spring 2023. Clayton was among more than 300 students who received degrees.

University of Iowa 2023 spring semester dean’s list honorees announced

IOWA CITY — More than 7,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean's list for the 2023 spring semester. Dean's list status was earned by 968 first-year undergraduates during the 2023 spring semester at Iowa, only 1,604 second-year students, only 1,922 ...

University of Iowa students receive degrees after 2023 spring semester

IOWA CITY — In May more than 6,500 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students received their degrees. These Hawkeyes have engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals. Alaria Harken of Toledo, IA) [College: College of Nursing; Degree: Bachelor of Science ...

Weiss returns to Germany, leaving lasting legacy

Nearly every school year, STC welcomes exchange students from around the world, this year being no different. In August 2022, Pelle Weiss stepped off a plane and began his new life in a county far from his native Germany. Weiss took full advantage of his time in the United States, by ...

Broadway (intensive camp), here she comes

On Thursday, June 1, the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards were held at the Des Moines Civic Center. Various medleys showcased talented musical theater performers from high schools all around Iowa. For one recent STC Graduate Libby Albright, this experience puts her one step closer to ...

STC board talks early graduations, sex education curriculum

All five members of the STC School Board were present alongside school district employees and community members for Monday’s meeting. In a relatively brief meeting the board went over topics ranging from early graduation requests to health textbooks to vacuum cleaners. The board teabled ...