The South Tama Community School District in cooperation with the Tama County Sheriff's Office is presenting a forum for parents to provide details on the A.L.I.C.E. (Alert Lock Down Counter Inform Evacuate) initiative in the schools.The informational meeting is planned for Thursday night, Nov. ...
MARSHALLTOWN The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors re-elected Larry Johnson of Iowa Falls as its Board President when it met this week in Marshalltown. Paul Pohlson of Grinnell was re-elected as Board Vice President, Barb Jennings was reappointed Board Secretary, and ...
School safety is a priority for parents, educators, students and the community. Maintaining a safe learning environment is fundamental to supporting the learning and development of our students. With a focus on the wellbeing and safety of our students and staff, the MeskwakiSettlement School ...
WATERLOO & CEDAR RAPIDS South Tama High School, Don Bosco High School, Highland Elementary in Riversidend Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Charles City have been named runners-up in the UnityPoint Health Imagine the Amazing online voting contest.Don Bosco rallied 138,942 ...
This group of local home school families recently took part in a library tour and story time at the Toledo Public Library. Through the tour, the kids learned a bit of history about the library and learned where things are located in different areas. They learned more about the on-line catalog ...
At a time when immigration is much in the news, Professor John Rapson of the UI School of Music's Jazz Studies Program has created a powerful multi-media performance piece about an early 20th-century immigrant whose story remains highly relevant today."Hot Tamale Louie: The Story of Zarif Khan" ...
Marshalltown art educator Pam Muench will be the next featured artist in the Ray Frederick Gallery, room 306, on the Marshalltown Community College campus. Her exhibit, entitled "Nature vs. Nurture," will be on display through noon Thursday, Nov. 1.The exhibit will include drawings, paintings, ...
"Students can learn more about practicing - and actually practice yoga," Dixie Forcht told The News-Herald following approval of a new Yoga Club at South Tama High School.Forcht, secondary teacher librarian and district assessment coordinator, will be the club's sponsor.South Tama School Board ...
Jessica Musgrave and Drake Crawford were crowned STC Homecoming Queen and King at Coronation on Thursday, October 4. Jessica is the daughter of Chris and Carrie Musgrave and Drake is the son of Shannon and Eric Verdulla and Jared Galloway. The court included Queen candidates Queta Diego, Taylor ...
From: Julie ShookLibrary DirectorThe Louise and Lucile Hink Tama Public Library has received a grant from the Mansfield Charitable Trust for $10,000. This money is to be used for the purchase of two AWE-Early Literacy Computers for our children's library and for some new furniture to start a ...