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Education

Cain proposes administrative switch at school board meeting

After exactly a month from the last meeting, the STC School Board had plenty to get to on Monday night. High school assistant principal Amy Karg’s resignation was approved for the end of the 2024-2025 school year. This is Karg’s third year as assistant principal with the district. ...

Tama County Women, Land & Legacy to host upcoming ancient grains event

TOLEDO – Join Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) for its 51st event, “Baking from the Earth: Ancient Grains.” The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, in State Bank of Toledo’s Community Room (103 S. Broadway Street, Toledo). Registration and dessert will begin at 6:30 p.m. ...

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team wraps-up productive 2024

The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team completed a successful year of advocating and educating themselves and others about the beef industry and beef production. Team members participated in Cattlemen at the Capitol, took field trips, made multiple appearances on radio, presentations to consumers, ...

Tama County 4-H participates in ‘Ignite the Spirit

TAMA COUNTY – Since 2011, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has hosted Operation Christmas Meal, a hunger relief effort supporting Iowa families in need of a helping hand, especially during the holidays. Throughout the first two weeks of December, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation hosts ...

Tana Whitton hired as Tama-Toledo Christian School’s new administrator

TAMA – After months of searching for the right candidate, the Tama-Toledo Christian School (TTCS) has a new leader following the recent hiring of administrator Tana Whitton of Ankeny and formerly of Las Vegas. “Local people were approached but they weren’t able to do it. [But] God is ...

Conservation scholarships available to Tama County seniors

TAMA COUNTY – Conservation Districts of Iowa is partnering with Tama Soil and Water Conservation District to foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering local, regional and statewide scholarships. Iowa High School Class of ...

Grassley nominates 34 Iowa students to U.S. Military Academies

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is announcing his support for 34 Iowa students seeking acceptance to U.S. military academies. MacKenzie McClelland, of Grinnell, has been nominated for the United States Military Academy at West Point. “I’m honored to nominate ...

Herink family funds $5,000 scholarship to Coe College

TRAER – Thanks to the late Ernie and Margaret Herink of Traer, North Tama High School seniors will now have one more sizable scholarship opportunity. The Herink family is offering a North Tama senior a $5,000 scholarship to attend Coe College in Cedar Rapids. The scholarship – available ...

Trial by fire

MARSHALLTOWN - Climbing ladders, extricating accident victims from vehicles, and quelling fires aren’t usually at the top of a high school student's bucket list. For STC Senior Isabelle ‘Belle’ Johannsen, these things have become expected parts of her life. Inspired by her family, a ...

Upcoming Annual Alumni & Community Pep-Band

The annual Alumni Night Pep-Band will be held on Monday, Jan. 6. In a girls and boys doubleheader against East Marshall, the band will bring the energy with STC graduates and community members encouraged to join in on making some high octane music to fuel the evening of fun. STC band director ...