REINBECK – As Americans across the country commemorated the 250th anniversary of the signing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence last weekend, Reinbeck took it to the next level by hosting the town’s annual Fourth of July bash while also marking its sesquicentennial. The ...
GARWIN – As Americans across the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence last weekend, the Garwin Enrichment League (GEL) hosted the town’s annual multiday Freedom Days celebration. Highlights included the grand parade ...
REINBECK – It’s Reinbecker time! In tandem with America’s 250th birthday, the owners of the former Broad Street Brewing Company, Trevor and Del Schellhorn, partnered with Des Moines-based Confluence Brewing Company to brew a commemorative beer in honor of Reinbeck’s own milestone ...
GARWIN – GMG Elementary rising fifth grader Peyton Faircloth and her little brother, Cooper Faircloth, a rising GMG first-grade student, were crowned Little Miss and Mr. Freedom Days, respectively, on Friday, July 3, prior to Garwin’s grand parade. The lucky siblings were each gifted a ...
REINBECK – The Reinbeck Class of 1966 held their 60th reunion Saturday, July 4, 2026, at BarLea Roots. Fifteen class members attended. Pictured back row from left: Clay Claussen, John Creswell, Jeff Frier, Bob Bowen, Lynn Heithoff, Phil Block, Craig Bern, and Greg Brandt. Front row from left: ...
CLUTIER – As part of the joint meeting of the Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary held on Tuesday, June 23, at the Post home in Clutier, many flags were retired under The American Legion’s solemn Ceremony for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags.
GRUNDY COUNTY – The Iowa Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is returning to Grundy County, bringing fresh energy and new opportunities for community members to support children in the child welfare system. CASA has a long-standing presence across Iowa and nationwide, and we’re ...
TOLEDO – The Monday, June 29 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting featured a contentious start as the public comment section got spirited with the reading of a two-page statement by citizen Adam Todd. Todd read a statement touching on the county’s road conditions and an offhanded ...
TOLEDO – As Tama County Republicans prepare to gather on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to choose their nominee for county treasurer, newly obtained primary election write-in results offer an interesting look at voter behavior during one of the county's most closely contested local races in recent ...
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...