GLADBROOK – The much-anticipated 2025 Tama County Fair is just around the corner, promising a vibrant celebration of community spirit, hard work, and good old-fashioned fun. Mark your calendars for July 14-20 and get ready to join us as we come together to honor the dedication and ...
TRAER – A Waterloo woman who had just finished a shift last Saturday morning at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook suffered serious injuries as the result of a single-vehicle crash along US 63 north of Traer. According to the accident report, Sairheya Pernell, 23, of Waterloo was driving a 2006 ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary and Jr. Auxiliary hosted a Community Flag Day Program at Westbrook Acres on June 16 with Juniors Carlee Smith and Kinley Miller passing out little American flags before the program began while pianist Marcia Wiese played several patriotic ...
LINCOLN – Members of Salem Church served the June Gladbrook Senior Dinner on Friday, June 20, amid rainy, windy conditions. The storm knocked out electricity to the church, but part of Lincoln managed to retain power, so the lunch was moved to the AMVETS Post 10 Hall. The weather forced all ...
The 90th annual reunion of the descendants of Frederick and Bertha Handorf was held on June 8 at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Vari Nelson, president, presided over the business meeting. Thirty-one relatives were in attendance with the furthest coming from the Quad Cities. The oldest member ...
GLADBROOK – There’s a new show coming to several county fairs in Iowa this summer, one that seeks to make the fair experience more inclusive. “This year at the Tama County Fair, I’m putting on a Bacon Buddies Show!” GMG Class of 2024 alumna and 2025 Iowa Pork Collegiate Team member ...
LINCOLN – The Gladbrook High School Class of 1960 met on the afternoon of Saturday, June 14, at the home of Rich and Maryann Ellis in Lincoln. The afternoon was spent reminiscing about their days in school with lots of laughs while sharing pictures of their high school days. The afternoon ...
GLADBROOK – The July Gladbrook Senior Dinner will be held on Friday, July 11, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial Building. The American Legion Auxiliary will be serving. Call Jeanne for reservations at 641-751-2039.
GLADBROOK – Across four practically perfect summer days last week, Gladbrook celebrated the 103rd iteration of the community’s annual town festival with a patriotic ‘Corn in the USA’ theme. The 2025 Gladbrook Corn Carnival kicked into gear Thursday evening with the always adorable ...
GLADBROOK – For nearly 20 years, Gladbrook’s Corn Carnival 5K has provided festival goers and athletes alike the opportunity to test their endurance. This year's edition saw nearly 70 participants run, walk, and jog the long-standing event. Event organizer Crystal Peterson, who serves as ...