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Education

Maker Space programming coming to a community near you

AREA – Looking for something for your kids to do on a no-school day? Join Tama County 4-H for Maker Space Programs in a community near you. Tama County 4-H invites families to participate in its hands on Maker Space program, offered on upcoming no-school days in communities across the ...

Hearts Abound

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck TK class visited Westbrook Acres recently to make “cute Valentine's Day glasses with their friends.”

Letter from G-R Superintendent Caleb Bonjour

Sun Courier Note: The following letter written by Superintendent Caleb Bonjour was shared by the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, on social media. The newspaper is printing the letter in its entirety below. I became aware of a recent post that was ...

Hawkeye Community College announces December 2025 graduates

WATERLOO – The following are Hawkeye Community College December 2025 graduates and their programs of study in the local area. –Mercedes Fink; Clutier; Associate Degree Nursing; AAS –Samuel Snyder; Clutier; EMT Certificate –Lucas Albertsen; Dysart; Welding; Certificate; Honors ...

GMG preschool pre-registration now open for the 2026-27 school year

GARWIN — GMG, a small school district that offers exemplary teachers, rigorous curriculum, effective communication with families, before and after school daycare and extended learning for preschoolers, is now accepting preregistrations for the upcoming school year. Hear what families are ...

Horticulture Judging Workshop offered Feb. 27

MARSHALLTOWN – Tama and Marshall County Extensions are co-hosting a Horticulture Judging Workshop on Feb. 27, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Extension Office, 2608 S. 2nd St., Marshalltown. A snow date is scheduled for March 6. This free workshop is open to 4-H leaders, ...

G-R Booster Club inducts 2025 Hall of Fame class

REINBECK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Booster Club hosted its annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Reception on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Oak Leaf Country Club in Reinbeck. The guest speaker this year was Jay Beichley of Gladbrook, a member of the 2004 Class 1A State Runner-Up Rebel football ...

GMG Fall 2025 Academic Awards

GARWIN – GMG Secondary recently announced the Fall 2025 Academic Awards recipients. Congratulations to all the honorees! Superintendent’s Honor Roll: Students must earn straight As and a 4.0 grade point average. Recipients include seventh-graders Jenna Beichley, Adeline Kulhavy, Dayton ...

Sophia Folkerts named to Dean’s List

PELLA – Central College recognizes students each semester who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. Earning this honor is: Sophia Folkerts, Reinbeck, in the Class of 2026. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester ...