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G-R Facility Task Force presents recommendations to school board

REINBECK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District’s Facility Task Force has officially presented its recommendations to the school board, following months of thoughtful collaboration and discussion. Comprised of more than 25 community members from both Gladbrook and Reinbeck, the ...

Gladbrook Panther Pavilion dedication set for June 14

GLADBROOK – While the school may be gone, the Panther legacy lives on. During this year’s Gladbrook Corn Carnival, the public is invited to celebrate the completion of the new Panther Pavilion which is currently being constructed in Gladbrook City Park in honor of the Gladbrook school ...

The problem of enforcement

TOLEDO – As there was no Board of Supervisors story in last week's paper, there is a double whammy in this week's edition. Due to Memorial Day, last week's meeting was pushed back to the morning of Thursday, May 29. All supervisors were present including David Turner, who telecommuted via ...

Little Miss & Mr. Corn Carnival candidates announced

GLADBROOK – The 2025 Little Miss & Mr. Corn Carnival candidates were recently announced and include Brecken Brallier, Cade DeWitt, Abbe Dixon, Penelope Droigk, Charlee Gaunt, Benton Geels, Baylee Murty, Quinn Plett, Ruby Reinberg, and Sydney Thomsen. The crowning will be held on ...

Grundy County Bible Reading Marathon June 9-10 at Courthouse

GRUNDY CENTER – The Grundy County Bible Reading Marathon will be hosting its 9th Bible reading at the Grundy Courthouse lawn on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. We are a privileged nation founded by the hands of Almighty God – to be a light to the ...

Sophia Folkerts named to Central College Dean’s List

PELLA – Sophia Folkerts of Reinbeck has been named to Central College's Spring 2025 Dean's List. Folkerts, Class of 2027, is among the 390 students named to the Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded ...

Gladbrook Senior Dinner set for June 20 in Lincoln

GLADBROOK – The June Senior Citizens Dinner will be hosted by the Salem Church on Friday, June 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. **Please note this is the third Friday and the dinner will be in Lincoln. Please call Jeanne 641-751-2039 to make reservations.

Traer Historical Museum BBQ fundraiser set for June 8

TRAER – The Traer Historical Museum will hold a fundraising barbecue at the Traer Memorial building on Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Tama County Pork Producers will be grilling pork loins and pork burgers. The Traer Museum board will serve the sandwiches along with sides, ...

Salt Creek files for emergency injunction from purported construction stay

Sun Courier Note: After this story went to press, Judge Cox denied Salt Creek Wind's May 30 application for an emergency injunction without prejudice, writing on May 31: "The Court denies without prejudice as these issues can be remedied by the Plaintiffs. The Court suggests the parties ...

Gladbrook American Legion Family, Lincoln AMVETS hold Memorial Day services

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion and Auxiliary and Lincoln AMVETS hosted the annual Memorial Day Services this past Monday at 15 Mile Grove, Maple Hill, Badger Hill, Chapel, Union Grove, Union Grove Lake, Crystal, and Gethmann cemeteries. Rev. John Granchie, Peace Church, gave ...