MARSHALLTOWN – The Times-Republican newspaper is seeking information on 32 area men listed as casualties during the Vietnam War. This information will be used to supplement each man’s brief military biography as part of a series of articles beginning April 30 in the T-R and affiliated ...
Editor's Note: This story will publish in the Friday, April 25 print edition of the Sun Courier. REINBECK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Board is in need of a new director following Jordan Wentzien’s resignation earlier this month. “I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign ...
GLADBROOK – Those in search of some local entertainment can leave their fairy godmother on read and head on over to Gladbrook’s Matchstick Marvels Tourist Center – now open for the season! – to check out the newest work-in-progress, Cinderella’s enchanted castle. As is tradition, ...
GLADBROOK – On Sunday, March 30, Peace Church hosted a worship service and dinner for Jeanne and Darrell Paustian in the wake of Jeanne’s retirement as the congregation's longtime church secretary/treasurer effective March 31. Jeanne thoroughly loved working at Peace Church where she ...
GLADBROOK – After 65 years of dedication to his community, Gladbrook Lions Charter Member Leroy Thomsen continues to follow the Club’s motto “We Serve.” During the Gladbrook Lions Club regular meeting on Thursday, March 27, held at Peace Church, Thomsen was presented with a ...
SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) students were saddled up for success when they ditched spring break in Iowa to journey out west for the 2025 National Professional Agricultural Student conference, held March 16-20 at Sheridan College in Wyoming. Twenty-seven DMACC ...
GLADBROOK – Gladbrook’s new Christmas decorations have arrived! There are 20 snowflakes total – five different designs, four of each. They are very pretty and will look lovely lighted on the poles this coming holiday season. A special thank you to Jody Anderson, owner of Anderson ...
GLADBROOK – There will be a Community Good Friday Service at Westbrook Acres on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. The service will be conducted by the Northwest Tama County Ministerial Association. Lisa Koester of Chapel Church is coordinating the service. There will be a time of fellowship ...
GLADBROOK – Please join the Peace Church congregation for the Maundy Thursday worship service on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. There will be Holy Communion. The senior choir will be signing “Remember Me.” The message is entitled “When You Are All Alone.” Peace Church will also be ...
GLADBROOK – Alpha Study Club met at Peace Church on March 25, 2025, with Sue Storjohann as hostess. President Deb Wentzien opened the meeting with a reading on "Right Hand, Left Hand." We also played right hand, left hand passing around a wrapped gift while following Deb's instructions. The ...