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Huston Danker pleads guilty to first-degree murder

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IOWA CITY - On what would have been the first day of his murder trial in the death of Ryan Cooper, defendant Huston William Danker, 27, pleaded out to the single charge of murder in the first degree on Tuesday, Aug. 12. According to Keith Greenberg, a producer with Dateline NBC who was ...

The Stories of Our Lives: Gladbrook in the 1940s and 50s

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GLADBROOK – When the Panther Pavillion was dedicated earlier this summer on June 14, it stood as a tribute to the students, families and school classes that comprised the community of Gladbrook. Each of the almost 400 bricks has a unique story behind the inscribed name(s). Those stories ...

‘That fire was a workout’

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GLADBROOK – Amid the heat and humidity and with less than ideal manpower, Gladbrook Fire & Rescue with assistance from the Traer Fire Department successfully fought a rural structure fire north of Gladbrook in Spring Creek Township back on Monday, Aug. 4. “That fire was a workout. ...

Tama County ALA sponsors IVH picnic

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MARSHALLTOWN – These ladies and gentlemen helped at the Tama County American Legion Auxiliary sponsored picnic at the Iowa Veterans Home on August 2. Homegrown sweet corn, baked beans, chicken, meatballs, cheesy potatoes, potato salad, coleslaw, cucumbers, tomatoes, deviled eggs and homemade ...

GMG flag raising set for Aug. 25 in Green Mountain

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GREEN MOUNTAIN – The Gladbrook Legion & Auxiliary along with the Jr. Auxiliary will be hosting a flag raising program at GMG Elementary in Green Mountain on Monday, Aug. 25, at 10:10 a.m. This is GMG’s first day of school for the 2025-26 year. Americanism Chairman Lisa Reinhard will be ...

Supervisors address secondary road conditions

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TOLEDO – During the Monday, Aug. 4 meeting of the Tama County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors discussed the condition of the county’s roads and vowed to work toward ensuring better outcomes going forward. As part of his report early in the meeting, County Engineer Ben Daleske told ...

Iowa is drought free due to above-average rainfall in July

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IOWA – Drought conditions improved statewide due to above-normal precipitation totals in July, according to the latest Water Summary Update. With more than double the expected precipitation, last month ranks as the second wettest July in 153 years of records, behind July 1993. Drought and ...

Annual Pioneer Craft Fair set for Sept. 14

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MORRISON – Don’t miss this upcoming free event for families and history enthusiasts alike! Join Grundy County Conservation on Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grundy County Heritage Museum grounds in Morrison for a day of food, entertainment, and live demonstrations of ...

Calling all Ladies of Gladbrook!

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GLADBROOK - Are you new to town? Or perhaps just looking to meet new people? Do you have a desire to give back? Then the Gladbrook Young Women Club might be for you! The Club invites all ladies of the community to an open house set for Tuesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Centre. ...