CEDAR RAPIDS – The 2026 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates including those local students listed below by hometown. -Clutier: Emily ...
IOWA – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. “My thoughts are with all those who experienced storm damage from ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
MARSHALLTOWN – A pair of GMG students are achieving a rare feat this spring – completing their college programs before they even receive their high school diplomas. Through a long-standing partnership with Marshalltown Community College (MCC), seniors Jay Bessman and Rider Kupka have ...
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 – 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 – 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 ...