GLADBROOK – He’s a ringer for his dad. It has been more than three decades since Gladbrook native Joe Smith won the Junior Boys World Horseshoe Championship at age 14. This past July, his son, rising GMG seventh-grader Zachary Smith, 12, followed in his footsteps by winning the 2026 ...
DES MOINES – Two GMG FFA students represented the chapter at this year’s FFA Shows at the Iowa State Fair. Rising junior Skyler Murty exhibited in the Farm Crops Division with corn plants, soybean plants, a gallon of oats, and a gallon of corn. She placed eighth overall with her corn ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Area Senior Citizens' Meal is set for Friday, Sept. 11, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Chapel Church, 1597 Abbott Avenue in rural Gladbrook. Please contact Jeanne Paustian, 641-751-2039, or Sue Koster, 641-750-9049, for reservations by Thursday, Sept. 3. We hope to see ...
GLADBROOK — The Tama County Livestock and Fair Association recognized three outstanding honorees on Tuesday, July 14, with its 2026 Friend of the Fair Award, celebrating individuals and organizations whose dedication, service, and support have strengthened the Tama County Fair and its ...
GLADBROOK – A Nebraska woman traveling westbound on Iowa Highway 96 near H Avenue/T55 last Saturday evening lost control of her vehicle, leading to a severe rollover crash that sent all three occupants to an area hospital, including two minor children. “I was first on the scene as the ...
TAMA COUNTY – The hard work, creativity, and dedication of Tama County 4-H members will be on display at the Iowa State Fair this August as many local youth were selected to represent the county through their outstanding exhibits and projects. Following judging at the Tama County Fair on ...
GLADBROOK – The 2026 Tama County Fair was held July 13-19 at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook featuring the 4-H/FFA theme “Ride the Tide of Tomorrow.” The weather all week was hot and humid with temperatures in the low-90s and high dew points. The fair officially kicked off Tuesday evening, ...
GLADBROOK – After winning princess honors at last year’s county fair, Belle Werner of Toledo was crowned the 2026 Tama County Fair Queen Tuesday evening, July 14, at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Werner was vying for the honor alongside fellow candidates Kenzie Bartel of rural ...
GLADBROOK – Round up your friends and family and make plans to attend the 2026 Tama County Fair, happening Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19, at the fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Get ready for a week filled with excitement, entertainment, and the best of what our community has to offer. ...
GLADBROOK – The 2026 Tama County Fair Queen candidates were recently announced and include three outstanding young women: Kenzie Bartel, Violet Jackson, and Belle Werner. Crowning of the 2026 Tama County Fair Queen and Princess is set for Tuesday, July 14, at approximately 8 p.m. in the ...