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Ehrig triumphs in GOP District 4 race; Sweeney defeats Damiano

REINBECK – A three-way Republican primary race for retiring Grundy County District 4 Supervisor Mark A. Schildroth’s seat was overwhelmingly won Tuesday evening by Barry Ehrig of rural Grundy Center, according to unofficial results posted to the Iowa secretary of state’s ...

Flag Day Service at Westbrook Acres

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary and Jr. Auxiliary will be hosting a Flag Day service on Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m. June 14 is Flag Day and it commemorates the adoption of the American flag on that day in 1777. Americanism Chr. Lisa Reinhard will emcee the program. The ...

Iowa Crop Progress and Weather Report: Week beginning May 25

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. “Nearly all of Iowa’s corn and soybeans are now planted, thanks ...

Gladbrook Senior Dinner set for June 19

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Senior Citizens dinner will be held Friday, June 19, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial Building. Please note, it is the third Friday. HFM is hosting the dinner. Call Jeanne to make reservations (641-751-2039) if you didn't tell Jeanne at the last dinner.

Sophia Folkerts named to Central College Dean’s List

PELLA – Central College recognizes students each semester who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. Earning this honor is Sophia Folkerts of Reinbeck, Class of 2026. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point ...

‘The Snyders’ Freedom Rockin’ Tour’ coming June 10 to Wieting Theatre

TOLEDO – The Tama County Historical Society will host a program on Iowa’s Freedom Rocks on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wieting Theatre, 101 S. Church St, Toledo. Amy Snyder will share the story of her journey to visit and document all 100 of Iowa’s Freedom Rocks, a goal she ...

Ehrig triumphs in GOP District 4 race; Sweeney defeats Damiano

REINBECK – A three-way Republican primary race for retiring Grundy County District 4 Supervisor Mark A. Schildroth’s seat was overwhelmingly won Tuesday evening by Barry Ehrig of rural Grundy Center, according to unofficial results posted to the Iowa secretary of state’s ...

May we never forget our fallen heroes

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion Ehrig-McTurk Post 127 along with the Auxiliary and Lincoln AMVETS Post 10 welcomed more than 50 people to the annual Memorial Day Service held at Gladbrook’s All Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 25. Ahead of the service, which took place ...