A fatal neurological disease that affects whitetail deer has become a statewide concern and is poised to rapidly become a bigger threat in parts of Iowa. That’s because chronic wasting disease has been increasingly detected in central Iowa — far away from known hotbeds of infections — ...
MARSHALLTOWN – Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary and the Reinbeck ALA Unit sponsored the Tama County Picnic at the Iowa Veterans Home on Saturday, Aug. 5. The units brought meatballs, cheesy potatoes, sweet corn, baked beans, various salads, tomatoes, and an assortment of pies. IVH ...
GRUNDY CENTER – A familiar face behind the lens at the Grundy County Fair has elected to hang up her camera strap after years of capturing special moments throughout the fairgrounds each July. Reinbeck resident Janet Schildroth – affectionately known as ‘Grandma Janet’ to area ...
REINBECK – Defunct Voiture 171 of the Forty & Eight for Grundy County recently donated to the Avenue of Flags and to the city of Reinbeck swimming pool bathhouse project. Pictured (left to right) Voyageurs Norm Beu, George Brubaker, Reinbeck City Clerk Julie Wilkerson, and Legionnaire ...
GRUNDY CENTER – Rick L. Claassen, left, was recently honored for 25 years of service to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. Kirk A. Dolleslager, Grundy County Sheriff, presented Claassen with his service award.
GRUNDY CENTER – Kathleen M. Thornton-Lang, center, was recently honored for five years of service to the Grundy County Public Health Department. Grundy County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Vic H. Vandehaar and Lexie Hach, Grundy County Board of Health Chairperson presented Thornton-Lang ...
GRUNDY CENTER – Grundy County Engineer Gary J. Mauer, left, was recently honored for 30 years of service to Grundy County. Grundy County Supervisor for District #4 presented Mauer with his service award. Donald Schildroth, Mark’s father, was the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors ...
Traffic in and around parts of Grundy, Marshall and Tama counties moved a little slower last week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday thanks to the approximately 320 tractors — some vintage, some modern — cruising through the area as part of the 26th annual WHO Tractor Ride, sponsored by the ...
GRUNDY CENTER - Exhibitors are needed for the 2023 Open Class Show (non-livestock) at the Grundy County Fair to be held the week of July 17-22. Residence in Grundy County is not required. It is open to everyone. Classes include foods, woodworking, quilts, fine arts, textiles, clothing, ...