REINBECK — Climbing closer now. The Gladbrook-Reinbeck PTO made a big leap recently as part of its efforts to raise more than $265,000 for a new playground at the elementary school here following an unexpected $25,000 donation in late March from Peoples Savings Bank (PSB). “The ...
REINBECK – Josiah Brown, 3, has achieved his goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten at the Reinbeck Public Library! Josiah has a love for the classics. His favorite books include the Berenstain Bears series, Curious George, and Winne the Pooh. He also enjoys author Jane Yolen’s ...
TOLEDO – The Tama County Community Foundation (TCCF) held its 2026 grant awards celebration at the Wieting Theatre Monday April 13, announcing the distribution of $193,436.99 to 26 projects undertaken by organizations serving Tama County. 2026 grant cycle Decisions on grant awards are ...
TOLEDO – The ongoing saga that is the future of Tama County Public Health and Home Care has taken another turn as CEO and Executive Director Stacy Koeppen resigned earlier this month. At the Thursday, April 9 Public Health board meeting, Koeppen informed those in attendance. “After a ...
GLADBROOK – For over a 100 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days to remind America that millions have sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation strong and free. On Wednesday, May 6, members of the Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary will be distributing poppies after ...
TOLEDO – If you drive on U.S. 63 in Tama County between the northern city limits of Toledo and 0.25 miles south of Iowa 96, you need to be aware of a road closure that may impact your trip. Beginning this past Monday, April 20 until mid-October, weather permitting, crews will close the ...
DES MOINES – On Monday, April 20, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Carroll, Crawford, Grundy, Harrison, and Washington Counties in response to severe weather that occurred April 13, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be ...
GLADBROOK – On April 9, 2026, the Gladbrook Women’s Club held its monthly membership meeting and Senior Citizens Luncheon at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Becky Thoms Fevold presented regarding TF Clydesdales. This is a family-owned generational business. She had several photos, showed ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook area Senior Citizens Dinner will be held on Friday, May 8, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Peace Church with the Guild serving. Everyone 55 years old and up are invited to attend. Call Jeanne at 641-751-2039 for reservations.
TOLEDO – Supervisor David Turner (R-Tama) telecommunicated from Sicily to attend last week’s Tama County Supervisors meeting Monday, April 13. You couldn’t see him, but you could hear him a few-second delay behind the rest. The meeting started out with two Windstream utility permits ...