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Gladbrook News

Acre of dreams

GLADBROOK – While the topic of the evening was billed as a chance to learn more about high tunnel production, Tama County Women, Land & Legacy’s (WLL) 53rd event held in late September at Ryan and Jamie Madison’s Mad Acre Farms (MAF) in rural Gladbrook went far beyond the hoop house ...

Community to host G-R school board candidate forum

GLADBROOK – A community-led candidate forum for those running in the November 2025 election for the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Board of Education has been set for Thursday, Oct. 23, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the upper level of the Gladbrook Theatre. “This is your chance to hear from the candidates … ...

Local congregations participate in 2025 CROP Hunger Walk

The Northwest Tama County Ministerial Association hosted the annual CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5. There were 19 participants and church members donated over $735. The funds that are collected go to Church World Service (CWS) with 25% donated to the local food pantry. CWS helps people in ...

Kids Shopping Day set for Saturday, Dec. 13

GLADBROOK – The 13th annual Kid’s Shopping Day (KSD) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Peace Church. The event’s organizers ask everyone to please remember the KSD shoppers as you do your fall downsizing. Organizers are in need of lots of gifts for all ages ...

Gladbrook Women’s Club September News

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Women's Club met on Sept. 11, with our program being presented by Tami McLean, “The Bra Lady.” She talked about how to get a good fitting bra and how to take care of it to make it last. Roll Call was answered by 16 members and four guests by telling where they ...

DATE UPDATED: Gladbrook Auxiliary to meet Monday, Oct. 13

GLADBROOK – The next Gladbrook Auxiliary meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building (please note the date correction). GMG Superintendent Chris Petersen will be the speaker since October is Education month. You may pick up the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes ...

Local candidates file for upcoming city-school election

IOWA – The deadline to file as a candidate for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 city-school election came and went last month, and while some local incumbents chose to run for reelection, the ballot this fall will be lacking a significant number of candidates as no one filed for any of the open ...

Bru selected for 2025-26 Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team program

IOWA – GMG Class of 2024 alumna Lillian Bru of rural Gladbrook has been selected to participate in the 2025-2026 school year’s Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program. The one-year program focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. Students ...

Gladbrook Auxiliary to meet Oct. 14

GLADBROOK – The next Gladbrook Auxiliary meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. GMG Superintendent Chris Petersen will be the speaker since October is Education month. You may pick up the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to fill. Hostesses are Jane ...