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Brant leads local leapers

DES MOINES – With wind speeds increasing and temperatures in the mid-50s, the 2025 Drake Relays high jump competition was afoot last Friday, April 25, with Rebel leaper Kennedy Brant leading the local field to finish as part of a five-way tie for fifth ahead of both Grundy Center’s ...

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure with Tama County 4-H!

TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an action-packed summer filled with exciting activities for youth of all ages! And you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend! Whether you're eager to explore the great outdoors, try something new, or make lasting memories with friends, this ...

Wrage appointed to G-R school board vacancy

REINBECK – A familiar face to many in the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District is now the newest addition to the school board. Jennifer Wrage – a retired G-R teacher and rural Gladbrook resident – was appointed to the board during a special meeting held ahead of the regular ...

Grundy County Celebrates National Soil and Water Conservation Week

GRUNDY COUNTY – April 27 through May 4, 2025, marks National Soil and Water Conservation Week. This annual celebration reminds us of Grundy County’s most valuable resource – our fertile topsoil. The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is actively promoting soil ...

Poppy Days observed May 9, 14 in Gladbrook

GLADBROOK – For over 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 Friday, May 9, members of the Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary will be distributing ...

Gladbrook Auxiliary Mothers Tea set for May 12

GLADBROOK – Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary members, please join us as we host our annual Mothers Tea on Monday, May 12, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. The State, District, and County Presidents will be our guests. There will be a memorial service and membership awards passed ...

Alpha Study Club holds April meeting

GLADBROOK – Sixteen members of Alpha Study Club met at the home of Deb Wentzien on April 22. Deb opened the meeting with Roll Call which consisted of telling about our spring cleaning tips. If we couldn't think of any and many of us couldn't, Deb had some humorous ones for us to read. After ...

Gladbrook Women’s Club News

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Women’s Club met on February 13 with the program given by Rose Russell on the Prayer Shawl Ministry known as HANDS, Hope and Needles Doing Service. The ministry was started in 2011 with 40 or more attending throughout the years. A little less than 2000 shawls have ...

G-R Summer Food Service Program for Summer 2025

REINBECK – Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or disability, ...

Tama County’s zoning administrator/weed commissioner resigns

TOLEDO – Tama County is in need of a new Zoning Administrator. With an overcast sky abundant with heavy clouds, the weekly Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting this past Monday was well attended with a possible closed session on the agenda – a session that instead remained wide open ...