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Valentines for Veterans

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion & Auxiliary enjoyed a soup supper meeting on Monday, Feb. 16, hosted by the Post. Their guests were members of the Gladbrook-Lincoln Ambulance Service and Fire Department. This is a great way to thank the volunteers for their dedicated service. ...

Slade graduates from Upper Iowa University

FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce that Ainsley Slade of Reinbeck graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in the fall of 2025. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit institution dedicated to offering undergraduate and ...

Pre-registration now open for Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2026-27 Kindergarten/TK

REINBECK – At Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary, we are preparing for our new kindergarten/transitional kindergarten (TK) students for the 2026-27 school year. While formal kindergarten registration will begin later this spring, pre-registering now will help G-R Schools plan for our upcoming ...

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, ...