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Gladbrook News

Gladbrook Class of 1960 reunites

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 Senior Dinner set for July 11

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.

Corn in the USA!

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 ...

5K sees solid turnout

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 ...

‘Fling the Panther cry sky high’

Sun Courier Note: This story will publish in the Friday, June 20 edition of the newspaper. It is being published online now to correspond with the Times-Republican's publication schedule. GLADBROOK – For the first time in many, many years, the Gladbrook School fight songs rang out within ...

Gladbrook ALA Community Flag Day Program set for June 16

GLADBROOK – Gladbrook’s Community Flag Day Program is set to take place on Monday, June 16, beginning at 2 p.m. at Westbrook Acres. The program is hosted by the Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary and Jr. Auxiliary. The program will be presented by Americanism Chairman Lisa Reinhard with ...

Mussig one of five Iowa students to receive prestigious arts scholarship

DES MOINES – Five talented Iowa high school students including GMG Class of 2025 graduate Anna Mussig were recently selected to receive a prestigious Iowa Scholarship for the Arts from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The Iowa Scholarship for the ...

Gladbrook Panther Pavilion dedication set for June 14

GLADBROOK – While the school may be gone, the Panther legacy lives on. During this year’s Gladbrook Corn Carnival, the public is invited to celebrate the completion of the new Panther Pavilion which is currently being constructed in Gladbrook City Park in honor of the Gladbrook school ...

Little Miss & Mr. Corn Carnival candidates announced

GLADBROOK – The 2025 Little Miss & Mr. Corn Carnival candidates were recently announced and include Brecken Brallier, Cade DeWitt, Abbe Dixon, Penelope Droigk, Charlee Gaunt, Benton Geels, Baylee Murty, Quinn Plett, Ruby Reinberg, and Sydney Thomsen. The crowning will be held on ...

Gladbrook Senior Dinner set for June 20 in Lincoln

GLADBROOK – The June Senior Citizens Dinner will be hosted by the Salem Church on Friday, June 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. **Please note this is the third Friday and the dinner will be in Lincoln. Please call Jeanne 641-751-2039 to make reservations.