I must say, I have enjoyed this winter so far. I purchased a snowblower two years ago and by my estimates have logged a whopping 6 hours of time on the engine. Actually, I think that may even be stretching the run time. That's great!I know the past few years have not been kind to the ...
Library Centennial Events for FebruaryThe Reinbeck Library continues its 100th year celebration with several February events. On Tuesday Feb 6th at 2:30, veterinarian and author James Kenyon will be Westview Estates to talk about his experiences as well as his book "The Art of Listening to the ...
10 YEARS AGOFEB. 7, 2008"Challenge 100" achieved at Reinbeck Elementary to collect 100 cans of food for the Reinbeck Food Bank. Students collected 235 cans of food.Grundy County Board of Supervisors recently approved four new board members: Jane Hasek, T.J. Johnsrud, Barb Smith & Brenda ...
This was one of those weeks that Monday morning news column deadline came too quickly. Throw in a dentist visit and my news column needed to be recycled from a previous one. This one was from 2007 but the info has all stayed the same. The timing of your newspaper publishing means you are likely ...
We asked for classic movie donations and we received many. To date we have received the following DVDs from people in the community: Chinatown, The French Connection, The Godfather, The Music Man, Psycho, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Singin' in the Rain, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, ...
10 YEARS AGOJAN. 31, 2008David Mueller, son of Mr. & Mrs. Scott Mueller, has returned home after 5 month mission with trips to North Zealand and northern India.LeRoy Dew will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house on Feb. 2.Marion Ballard will celebrate her 80th birthday with a ...
Well, the extremely cold temperatures have subsided for a time this winter. It feels like March as I am writing this but I'm sure I should not dig out the short-sleeved shirts and jackets to replace the sweatshirts and winter coats. The Carharts hanging in the back hall will be called into ...
The Reinbeck Public Library is excited to have author and retired veterinarian Dr. Jim Kenyon of Cedar Falls give a talk on his book, The Art of Listening to the Heart. In his book, he recalls a number of experiences from his days in veterinary practice. Although Dr. Kenyon was chosen as an ...
10 YEARS AGOJAN. 24, 2008Fountain on Main will celebrate their first anniversary.Braelynn Morgan, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Morgan, was chosen as cutest baby contest winner.Helen Poland will celebrate her 95th birthday on Jan. 27.Ada Wilkinson, 96, died Jan. 18 in Texas.Magdalen ...
We enjoyed an informative program at Westview January 12 by Shana Stuart, director of the Carnegie Libraries in Iowa project. Shana did a power point presentation and had some specifics regarding the history of the Reinbeck Public Library. Our centennial events will continue next month, with ...