30 Years Ago July 14, 1989 The 67th annual Corn Carnival will be held July 20, 21, and 22. Mike and VaLinda Parsons, Tampa, Florida, are the parents of a baby girl, Meredith Grace, born July 11. Grandparents are Jerry Parsons of Gladbrook, Eleanor Lott of Whitten, and Fred and Shirley Henze ...
I’d forgotten what it was like to have a toddler in the house. We recently spent a few grand days with our granddaughter, who is 14 months old. She’s a tiny package but full of content. What she lacks in size she makes up for in personality. She’s definitely an individual. I remember ...
10 YEARS AGO JULY 30, 2009 Girls U12 soccer team took the Gold Medal at Iowa games. Ground breaking at Reinbeck Daycare Center. Class of ‘46 had their 63rd class reunion. Mt. Caramel Catholic Church in celebrating 150 years on August 16. Beth Johannns, RN, BSN received her certification ...
I’d forgotten what it was like to have a toddler in the house. We recently spent a few grand days with our granddaughter, who is 14 months old. She’s a tiny package but full of content. What she lacks in size she makes up for in personality. She’s definitely an individual. I remember ...
10 YEARS AGO JULY 23,2009 Kandie Vaughn was awarded unit member of the year in the State of Iowa for the American Legion Auxiliary. Class of ‘54 hold their 50 year class reunion at Oakleaf Country Club. Matt Gillaspie of Piper Jeffrey explains the steps of borrowing money for ...
There aren’t many weeks of the year that can rival a summer vacation. Except maybe a winter vacation, but hey, it’s summer so let’s stay in the here and now. Vacations, no matter what time of year are preferable to a regular old non-vacation week. But in my opinion, summer beats winter ...
30 Years Ago July 7, 1989 The 1989 Grand Marshal of the Gladbrook Corn Carnival Parade is Louise Giles. The Gladbrook Jaycees’ “Potties in the Park” is well underway. The Jaycees hope to have the project done by Corn Carnival. Announcement is being made of the engagement and ...
There aren’t many weeks of the year that can rival a summer vacation. Except maybe a winter vacation, but hey, it’s summer so let’s stay in the here and now. Vacations, no matter what time of year are preferable to a regular old non-vacation week. But in my opinion, summer beats winter ...
30 Years Ago June 30, 1989 At the Tama County Legion and Auxiliary joint meeting last Tuesday, June 27, the Legion performed a flag burning ceremony to properly destroy tattered and worn flags. John and Marcia Plett, rural Gladbrook, are the parents of a son, Matthew Plett, born June 22. He ...
It happens every year. After months of anticipation, the last day of school finally arrives. The kids are overjoyed. Summer stretches out before us like a vast and inviting beach scene. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? It doesn’t take long to realize there are obstacles crowding my view of ...