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Looking Back ~ From the Archives of the Reinbeck Courier-By Laura Beard

10 YEARS AGO APRIL 29, 2010 Kathleen Niedert is the new administrator at Parkview. The Western Home Community is now managing day to day operations at Parkview. Reinbeck soldier Command Sgt. Major John Laborde has died in Afghanistan on April 22. He passed away from injuries in a non-combat occurance. Katie See & Trent Mennenga were married Jan 25 at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Angie Thesing has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert by successfully completing formal training in the art of negotiation. Rachel Bearden has been chosen as one of Greene Co. Farm Bureau $500 winners. Homer Miller, 94, Reinbeck, died April 23 at home. Rolin Oltrogge, 55, Reinbeck, died April 21 at his home. Kathryn Rickert, 85, Reinbeck, died April 22 at Parkview Manor. 20 YEARS AGO APRIL 27, 2000 Reinbeck Senior Housing to hold ground breaking for the new building at Westview Estates. Louis Niederman, 84, died April 20. Harold Cummings, 84, Dike, died April 17 at his home. Chris Finn, 4th grader, places at AAU National Championship in Tulsa, OK. Anne Muhlenbruck, great grandaughter of Vic Robinson is a member of “Locks of Love” that have donated hair to provide hair pieces. Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Eiffler are parents of a daughter born April 16. Mr. & Mrs. Rod Oaks are parents of a daughter born April 1. 30 YEARS AGO MAY 10. 1990 1990 G-R Baccalaureate services will be held at the United Methodist Church on May 24. Chad Mercer signed his letter of intent on May 4 at Morningside College located in Sioux City. Anne Fisher, 82, died May 5 at Allen Hospital. Robert Poisal, 71, Reinbeck, died May 7 at Allen Hospital.. Gretchen Hansen, 96, died May 1, Mr. & Mrs. Randy Benson are parents of a son born April 28. 40 YEARS AGO MAY 15, 1980 Commencement services for 64 Reinbeck seniors will be held May 18. Mr. & Mrs. John Philp are parents of a daughter born May 8. Patti Witt has been chosen l980 Girls State Delegate. Kathy McIntyre was chosen as alternate. Funeral services for Wm. Knaack, 65, Reinbeck, were held May 10. Vickie Huskstadt & Gary Bishop were married May 3. Rev & Mrs. Karl Watkins are parents of a daughter born May 10. 50 YEARS AGO MAY 14, 1970 Barb Stone, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stone, received top scoring in a piano audition. She now qualifies for National Finals in Denver, CO. Keith Oltman of Cedar Rapids is the new owner of Ferree-Abbas Funeral Home in Grundy Center. George Stevens 70, formerly of Grundy Center died at Story City Hospital in Story City. Minnie Everts 81 died May 9 at her home in Grundy Center. Janean King and Bert Brubaker were married May 1 at Amity Church. Darrell Kubik 23, died May 23 at University of Iowa Hospitals of injuries suffered in a two car crash on April 25. Albert Krull 81 died at Woodlawn Home in Waterloo.