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Catching up with Wilson Scholar Jenna Meyer
Although Jenna Meyer is quiet, her newest accomplishment speaks volumes. A member of the STC Class of 2024, Meyer was awarded the newly established David W. Wilson Scholars Endowed Fund Scholarship from the University of Northern Iowa. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, fees, and includes bonuses for the recipient.
The Early Bird meeting
TOLEDO – Early in the morning on Monday, June 3, when the roosters were still nestled in their beds and the sun had just started peaking over the treetops, the Tama County Board of Supervisors’ meeting began. Due to the new public ordinance passed a few weeks back, weekly meetings will now start bright and early at 8:30 a.m. instead of the previous later time.
Iowa 4-H Youth Excel in State Wildlife Habitat Competition
AMES — The Tama Turtles took first place in the State Wildlife Habitat Education Program senior team division and will represent Iowa 4-H at the 2024 National WHEP Competition. Team members are Lauren Keller, Wyatt Silhanek, Carlee Smith and Josey Wacha from Tama County. The State WHEP Competition was...
Danker’s bond to remain at $1 million
TOLEDO – Following a hearing held last Thursday, accused murderer Huston William Danker’s bond will remain at $1,000,000 as originally set as part of his arrest in late April. On April 29, 2024, Danker, 26, was arrested in Cedar Rapids by the Tama County Sheriff’s Office and charged...
Jenna Meyer awarded inaugural David W. Wilson Scholars Endowed Fund Scholarship
The University of Northern Iowa proudly announces Jenna Meyer as the inaugural recipient of the David W. Wilson Scholars Endowed Fund Scholarship. Meyer, a senior from South Tama High School, was surprised with the news of her selection as the first-ever David W. Wilson Student Scholar during a break between classes on Monday, May 7.
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