Overall dryness in Iowa expanded the last week of August amid unrelenting heat and a lack of rainfall and is now worse than it’s been since March 2013, according to a recent report by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Drought conditions eclipsed their previous worst of this year, which occurred in ...
JOHNSTON – Iowans will soon uncover the diverse tapestry of our state's people, cultures and stories with Iowa Life, an upcoming series from Iowa PBS. The magazine-style show is set to premiere on the statewide network in October. Through compelling interviews, scenic visuals and ...
UNION GROVE LAKE – Controversy surrounding payouts the Tama County Board of Health attempted to make this past July to two homeowners whose septics were improperly passed by the previous sanitarian continues to leach consequences, having now ensnared a former homeowner in a possible lawsuit ...
The GMG Elementary students and staff celebrated the Opening Day of School with a Flag Raising Ceremony provided by the Gladbrook American Legion Post 127 and the Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary. Elementary Principal Stacie Busch welcomed everyone and introduced Auxiliary Americanism Chairman ...
REINBECK – The Reinbeck Art Festival and Car Show is fast approaching. The date is Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Reinbeck. Bring a carload of family and friends to enjoy hours of fun for adults and children. You’ll find artists and fine crafters in City ...
TAMA — U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) made the rounds with a trio of stops in the southwest quadrant of her district last week Tuesday, August 22, and one of them was a town hall meeting at the Tama Civic Center, where she discussed government spending, agricultural issues, immigration ...
GRUNDY CENTER – Local students pursuing careers in health care are among the recipients of $13,500 in scholarships awarded by the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Nine students received the $1,500 scholarship awards, including Gladbrook resident Emma Koester, who is enrolled ...
GLADBROOK — All Gladbrook Auxiliary members will meet on Monday, Sept. 11, for a 11:30 furnished lunch at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. There will be a combined School of Instruction and regular meeting. All officers and committee members are urged to attend so we can get the new fiscal ...
MORRISON – The 2023 Pioneer Craft Fair is set for Sunday, September 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Grundy County Heritage Center Museum and grounds, located in Morrison. This year’s raffle is a print by Charles Freitag, titled “Morning Chores”. Tickets are available for purchase now ...
MELBOURNE – Join Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) for its upcoming event, “Fall Social: Buzzed Bee Meadery.” It will be held on Thursday, September 14 at Buzzed Bee Meadery, 1755 340th Street, rural Melbourne in neighboring Marshall County. The event will begin promptly at 6 ...