DES MOINES — When Kenneth Hatch passed away at the age of 56 in March 2024, the loss left a massive void in the hearts of his loved ones and friends, and it also raised questions about the future of his first generation family farm located west of Gladbrook along the Tama/Marshall/Grundy ...
DES MOINES – TF Clydesdales, located in rural Gladbrook, competed in the Percheron, Clydesdale & Draft Pony Horse Show Aug. 14-17 at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, carting up a bevy of awards including National Champions in Clydesdale Mare Unicorn and Mens Mare Cart. Owned by Becky and ...
GLADBROOK – Gladbrook firefighters put on a spark of a show for those in attendance at the Gladbrook-Lincoln Ambulance community meet and greet this past Sunday by capping off the event with an extraction demonstration in the fire station back parking lot. “Usually, on a scene, you ...
GLADBROOK – When the Panther Pavillion was dedicated earlier this summer on June 14, it stood as a tribute to the students, families and school classes that comprised the community of Gladbrook. Each of the almost 400 bricks has a unique story behind the inscribed name(s). Those stories ...
GLADBROOK – Amid the heat and humidity and with less than ideal manpower, Gladbrook Fire & Rescue with assistance from the Traer Fire Department successfully fought a rural structure fire north of Gladbrook in Spring Creek Township back on Monday, Aug. 4. “That fire was a workout. ...
GLADBROOK - Are you new to town? Or perhaps just looking to meet new people? Do you have a desire to give back? Then the Gladbrook Young Women Club might be for you! The Club invites all ladies of the community to an open house set for Tuesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Centre. ...
AMES – Lauren Keller of rural Gladbrook was awarded the 4-H Art & Design 4-H Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at the recognition ceremony held Sunday, June 29 in Ames. As a part of the ceremony, 115 Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $121,850 were awarded. Over 450 ...
DES MOINES – Six Iowa farm families will be recognized as recipients of the 2025 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair including the family of the late Kenneth Hatch who farm west of Gladbrook. Nominations for the annual award include descriptions of how living on the farm and choosing ...
REINBECK – Not even three weeks had elapsed since their blazing debut album “Ain’t No Shame” started tearing up the music press, when classic country band Katie and the Honky Tonks (KTHT) were back at it on rooted ground – playing for the first time on Thursday, July 17 at The Dig ...
TOLEDO – There are very few folks involved in Tama County 4-H/FFA and agriculture in general who don’t know Frank Albertsen of rural Toledo. But now, the greater population of Iowa will have the opportunity to learn all about him, too, as the county’s 2025 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame ...