IOWA – After one of the wettest Septembers on record, corn and soybean conditions are dipping slightly as farmers have had scarce opportunities to harvest, according to last week’s crop progress and condition report. Corn condition rated 72% good to excellent for the Sept. 28 through ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The town of Gladbrook may be small by population standards, but when it comes to the impact of its local American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit, the community punches well above its weight class and has recently earned national recognition for doing so. During this year’s ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck football team outscored Don Bosco 25-0 over the final three quarters for a 39-14 non-district win over the Dons last Friday night here at "The Pit." The Rebels (5-0), rated sixth in 8-Man in the latest Radio Iowa poll, rushed for all six of their ...
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Alumni with the Gladbrook High School Class of 1969, fresh off the trail, rendezvoused in Estes Park, Colo. recently to relive fond memories and make more. Pictured front row (l-r): Dale Thede, Deb (Ploen) Grove and Paula (Mohr) Busch. Pictured back row (l-r): Daelynn ...
GLADBROOK – The 14th annual Kid’s Shopping Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at Gladbrook’s Peace Church. Please remember the shoppers as you do your fall downsizing. Organizers need lots of gifts for all ages, including toys, Barbies, action figurines, LEGOs, ...
GLADBROOK – On Wednesday, Sept. 16, First Interstate Bank employees stepped away from their offices and into their communities for the Bank’s ninth annual Volunteer Day. Employees completed nearly 400 service projects across the bank’s 10- state footprint, supporting local nonprofits, ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Women’s Club meeting was held Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Methodist Church in Gladbrook. Joan introduced our guest speaker Jennifer Wrage who shared her experience growing up in Amana. Jennifer lived a very simple life with her family going to church and being ...
RURAL GLADBROOK – The women of Chapel Church near Gladbrook prepared and served area senior citizens on Friday, Sept. 11, at 11:30 a.m. Tables were decorated in a school theme. After the meal and a short tribute about 9/11, questions were asked about guests’ school days. There were also ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Women's Club is hosting the Senior Citizens dinner on Thursday, Oct. 8. The program will be a representative from the Marshalltown MaidRite. The menu will include MaidRite sliders and salads. Call Jeanne to make reservations, 641-751-2039
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, Oct. 12, beginning at 1:30 p.m. This is Education Month and our Girls Stater Kenzie Bartel is planning to attend. Hostesses are Terri Luehring and Katie Chizek.