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Education

STC schools facilties study is underway

South Tama's four school buildings will be inspected at the end of January as a district facilities study gets underway the STC School Board learned Monday night, Jan. 7, during a special meeting.The board hired Estes Construction, with an office in Davenport, on Dec. 17 to evaluate the ...

GFCW/Iowa scholarships, Music Campships available

The GFWC/Iowa Scholarship Committee administers a number of scholarships to Iowa students to Iowa colleges and universities. The number of scholarships awarded is determined by the amount of money contributed by clubs, proceeds from special fund-raising projects, and interest from investments ...

South Tama schools welcome new staff

New staff and adjustments to current positions have resulted in several mid-year changes in South Tama schools.Their new assignments and biographical sketches follow.Classes for South Tama students resume for the second semester on Thursday, Jan. 3, from the holiday break.Staff members are ...

Area students named to Marshalltown Community College Dean’s List

Marshalltown A total of 162 students were named to the Fall 2018 (August to December) Dean's List at Marshalltown Community College. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least a 3.5 ...

South Tama Brass Ensemble at Kiwanis

At the December 19 Kiwanis meeting, the members were put into the spirit of Christmas by STC High School students and their instructor, Mike Carnahan. After having lunch with Kiwanians, the students played several Christmas carols.The group of five was a brass ensemble. Playing trumpet were ...

Iowa Public Television to premiere Fourth Season Kids Clubhouse Adventures

JOHNSTON - Iowa Public Television announced today the upcoming fourth installment of its popular children's series, Kids Clubhouse Adventures. Dedicated to fun, adventure and learning, the weekly series premieres four new 30-minute episodes focused on Iowa children starting Friday, January 4, ...

A one-room country school Christmas

Soon the one-room "Little red schoolhouse" as they were often called even if they were white, not red, will be a thing of the past, and forgotten. We, who attended them will remember our school days with a sad, sweet, smile in our hearts. High on my list of happy memories will be the ...

South Tama schools resource officer post on hold pending review

A decision on a member of the Tama Police Force to act in a new, joint position as the South Tama school resource officer during months school is in session and for regular police duties during some of the summer months is on hold for the time being.Both the Tama City Council and the STC School ...

South Tama Middle School October Students of the Month

Carver Cecak (5th)Congratulations to Carver Cecak on earning student of the month for October. His parents are Shasta and Chris Cecak. Carver's siblings are Travis, Serenity, Alyssa, and Jeremy. He enjoys playing soccer in his free time. Three of Carver's best characteristics are that he is ...