DES MOINES – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored the commitment and passion of local leaders within the state’s pork industry during the annual Iowa Pork Congress in late January. The event highlighted the achievements of county organizations for their leadership and efforts ...
IOWA – Iowa 4-H Youth Development is inviting community members across the state to take part in its free, statewide virtual judges’ training series, designed for anyone interested in becoming a 4-H judge or refreshing their skills ahead of the 2026 fair season. The general training ...
TAMA COUNTY – Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is again available in Tama County, according to Cheryl Bruene of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The service is only possible thanks to the efforts of dedicated local volunteers, and begins in early February In ...
GLADBROOK – After five decades of answering the call, Kenneth “Kenny” Wiebensohn closed out a record-setting career with Gladbrook Fire and Rescue – hanging up his helmet for good on Dec. 31, 2025, before celebrating with his family, friends, and first responder colleagues on Sunday, ...
REINBECK – With the help of Peoples Savings Bank, the Reinbeck Public Library (RPL) has secured the funding necessary to complete ‘Chapter 1: First Impressions’ of its ambitious remodeling project. “[From] what I know of Peoples Savings Bank in Dike and Wellsburg, they are known ...
GLADBROOK – An elderly, rural Gladbrook couple was robbed while asleep last November, leading to the arrest of three area teenagers. In connection with the case, Kaeden James Feeney, 18, of Aplington was arrested by the Tama County Sheriff’s Department in Gladbrook on Saturday, Jan. 3, ...
DES MOINES — In a report issued Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office concluded that the Nov. 16, 2025, fatal shooting of Benjamin Harold Sink by Grundy County Sheriff Deputies and an Iowa State Trooper was legally justified. The Attorney General’s conclusion was ...
TRAER – A rare weather phenomenon known as ‘snow rollers’ formed in and around northern Tama County during the night of Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – leading to some fascinating photos. “It was weird but neat,” Mindy Finzen of rural Traer told the newspaper after photographing the ...
GARWIN — GMG, a small school district that offers exemplary teachers, rigorous curriculum, effective communication with families, before and after school daycare and extended learning for preschoolers, is now accepting preregistrations for the upcoming school year. Hear what families are ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Women's Club held its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Methodist Church. Cheryl Bruene, ISU Extension, presented measurements in cooking and baking. She provided examples of both dry and liquid measures versus actual weight. Her ...