FAYETTE — Upper Iowa University announces Jordan Staker, of Tama, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services in August.

AMES – Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) alumni including (from left) Adelyn Sienknecht (North Tama High School Class of 2024), Olivia Hanson (Union High School Class of 2024), Kaylynn Murty (South Tama High School Class of 2024), William Kroneman (Benton Community High School Class of 2024), ...

On Monday, Dec. 16, the South Tama County High School music department will host their annual winter concert. Starting at 7 p.m., the night will be the culmination of a semester's worth of work and the debut of the STC Choir under the direction of John Loos. Loos speaks highly of his students ...

After multiple meetings of policy discussion, the STC school board has set their early retirement policy for the current school year. After a work session, the board went into regular session at 6 p.m. Opening the meeting was Seth Koch and Kevin Nelson using public comments to communicate ...

Earlier this year, Tama Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) congratulated Alexa Rocha-Ayala of South Tama County Elementary School on being selected the countywide winner in its Stewardship Week Poster Contest. Tama SWCD now has the pleasure to announce Alexa’s artwork is also the ...

WAVERLY – Jonathan Meyer has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program. Meyer, of Tama, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program. Admission to the Teacher Education ...

The Christmas season is coming with all the excitement, anticipation and opportunities to share your blessings with others. The STC Adopt-A-Family committee is here to help. Everyone “adopted” is from the S.T.C. School district, so you really are helping your neighbor. This is a ...

GRINNELL - Iowa Valley Grinnell announces its partnership with Toys for Tots. From now until Dec. 13, they will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season. Toys can be dropped off at IVG, 123 Sixth Ave. West, Grinnell. Campus is open from 8 a.m. to ...

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AMES — The Iowa All-State Music Festival has come and gone for another year, with representation from an STC duo and their teacher. In late October, senior Kylie Husak on the alto saxophone and junior Brooks Baier on trombone both auditioned and earned their second entry into the festival. ...