MORRISON – The tiny but ever-so-mighty Grundy County community of Morrison successfully hosted the official RAGBRAI route inspection pre-ride just ahead of lunchtime on Thursday, June 4, welcoming some 30 people to town including ride director Matt Phippen. “[The pre-ride] has been ...
GLADBROOK — Always a parade chairman but never a parade marshal — until this year, that is! In an exciting twist, the Gladbrook Corn Carnival Committee has named Keith and Jo Anne Sash as the grand marshals of the 2026 Grand Parade set for this Friday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. Keith recently ...
REINBECK – In late April, Jakoby Schumacher achieved his goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten at the Reinbeck Public Library. Jakoby’s favorite people to read with are his mom and dad. Two of his favorite things are reading and monster trucks, so it was perfect that his ...
TOLEDO – A now former Tama County jailer has been arrested and charged with two counts of second degree sexual abuse, both Class B felonies, over events that allegedly occurred in 2023. On Monday, the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) arrested 21-year-old Clayton Killian, who was ...
TOLEDO – Tama County citizens, friends and families are invited to a celebration of word, patriotic music, and dance set for this Sunday, June 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. The event is being organized by many talented local citizens in recognition of Flag Day/America’s 250 birthday. Bring ...
GRUNDY COUNTY – The Grundy County Community Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the generosity, partnerships, and community investments that continue to strengthen Grundy County. The report details grants awarded, charitable funds established, and local impact made ...
TAMA COUNTY – The Tama County Community Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the generosity, partnerships, and community investments that continue to strengthen Tama County. The report details grants awarded, charitable funds established, and local impact made ...
DES MOINES – On Monday, June 8, Democratic nominee for governor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer will join the ticket as candidate for lieutenant governor. “A fifth-generation family farmer and cattleman from Crawford County, Dave Muhlbauer represents the ...
TOLEDO – There was a lot of conversation, but not a lot of action at the Monday, June 1 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. Everything kicked off with multiple residents of 290th Street expressing concerns about dust control on their road. The 290th bunch said they had a deal with ...
June will be an exciting month with three bright planets and the Moon putting on a show in the early evening sky. As the month begins, very bright Jupiter will be the highest with brilliant Venus below it and Mercury about twice as far to the lower right of Venus and near the western horizon. ...