10 YEARS AGO JAN 28, 2010 Command Sergeant Major gives U.S flag to Reinbeck Lion’s Club. G-R cheerleaders performed in 2010 Capital One Bowl game. Tiffany Petersen a junior from Reinbeck, has been named to the Dean’s List at Buena Vista. Jerry DeVries. 68. Reinbeck. died Jan. 23 at his ...
Our Christmas season has been celebrated and now is neatly tucked back away into boxes and closets until we greet December again. For all the celebration of Christmas, I reflect on the fact that it would not even be a passing thought if not for Easter. There would be no reason to acknowledge ...
30 Years Ago January 12, 1990 Goos Implement, Gladbrook, was burglarized early last Sunday morning, January 7. Martha J. Goettsch, passed away January 7 at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Elizabeth L. Parsons, 97, Gladbrook, passed away January 3, at MMSC of natural causes. Mr. and ...
Monday morning comes along almost every seven days or so and the workweek looms ahead. Five. Long. Days. Standing at the end, however, is Saturday. Sweet, unencumbered, unscheduled Saturday. A day to sleep in. A day of freedom. On Monday morning, I think about the evening and the chores I will ...
Wise Men Still Seek Him Remember the last time you went on vacation. A destination was decided upon. Travel arrangements were made- plane tickets bought, rental car and hotels arranged. If driving, maps were reviewed or at least downloaded to your navigational system. You knew what you wanted ...
It’s my first column for the New Year. 2020 – I can’t believe it! Oh, how time flies. Where did 2019 go? For that matter, where did the last decade go? As I get older, every year goes faster. I know I’m not alone in that. And closing out 2019 and ushering in 2020 was some terribly ...
Years ago I came up with a mantra I attempt to live by: Think positive thoughts. Speak positive words. Create a positive world. In other words, look on the bright side. It’s all about perspective. Easier said than done. Believe me. My mantra is just three simple sentences, but not always ...
30 Years Ago December 29, 1989 Cora Rasmussen, 90, of Gladbrook, passed away Wednesday evening at the Westbrook Acres Nursing Home. Her death was attributed to heart failure. Pvt. John A. Johannsen has completed basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Jodee Lee Miller, daughter of ...
10 YEARS AGO JAN. 14, 2010 Bill Kielly was honored for his 50 years of service to the Reinbeck Fire Department. G-R school received $300,000 from Consumer Energy for Reinbeck Day Care Center. Marilyn Gill, 78, Waterloo, died Dec. 28 at Manor Care Health Services in Waterloo. 20 YEARS AGO ...
Years ago I came up with a mantra I attempt to live by: Think positive thoughts. Speak positive words. Create a positive world. In other words, look on the bright side. It’s all about perspective. Easier said than done. Believe me. My mantra is just three simple sentences, but not always ...