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Black bears becoming regular visitors in Northeast Iowa

IOWA – Warm May weekends often lead to busy campgrounds as Iowa’s camping community gets a jump on the summer season, and while they are busy reacquainting themselves with their tent or RV, at Pikes Peak State Park, camping prep also includes managing food and trash at the campsite to avoid ...

Bernie Sanders endorses Leila Staton for Iowa House District 54

GRUNDY COUNTY – Leila Staton, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 54, recently announced the endorsement of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, one of the most consistently trusted voices in American politics and a decades-long champion of working people over corporate ...

Poppy Days in Gladbrook

GLADBROOK – For over 100 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days ahead of Memorial Day to remind America that millions have sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation strong and free. In Gladbrook, members of the Jr. Auxiliary — including Emma Bauer, ...

Off to see the Showcase

REINBECK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck high school theater department is wrapping up its year-long participation in the esteemed Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA) program by participating in the 2026 IHSMTA Showcase set for Thursday, May 28, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Des Moines ...

Summer fun starts here: Tama County 4-H announces youth programs open to all

TOLEDO – From building with LEGO bricks to casting a fishing line, making breakfast while reading, and scoring goals on the soccer field, Tama County 4-H is bringing the fun this summer with a variety of engaging programs open to **all youth**. Families are invited to explore these handson ...

Gladbrook ALA hosts Mothers Tea

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary hosted their annual Mothers Tea on Monday, May 11. President Jeanne Paustian opened the program welcoming everyone to the tea on a beautiful spring day. Special guest, Dept. President Kim Dixon of Oskaloosa brought greetings and spoke on ...

Gladbrook Memorial Day 2026 service schedule

GLADBROOK – A succession of short services organized by members of the Gladbrook American Legion and Auxiliary will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at area cemeteries. Services will include Laying of Wreaths, Taps, and Honor Guard/Firing Squad. The 11 a.m. service will include ...

Gladbrook Community Foundation announces grant awardees

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the 2026 disbursements for a total of $32,197.00. For 19 years, the Foundation has supported local organizations through its grant program. The following are the community betterment projects that received funds ...

Rumble vs. mumble strips

TOLEDO – The Monday, May 4 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting started with a public comment discussion on the current traffic in the county and the detours dictating said traffic. When they moved on to the actual meeting, they kicked it off with the roads report, stating that rock is ...