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Community to host G-R school board candidate forum

GLADBROOK – A community-led candidate forum for those running in the November 2025 election for the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Board of Education has been set for Thursday, Oct. 23, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the upper level of the Gladbrook Theatre. “This is your chance to hear from the candidates … ...

Local congregations participate in 2025 CROP Hunger Walk

The Northwest Tama County Ministerial Association hosted the annual CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5. There were 19 participants and church members donated over $735. The funds that are collected go to Church World Service (CWS) with 25% donated to the local food pantry. CWS helps people in ...

Registration open for PFI’s 2025 Beginning Farmer Retreat

MONTOUR – Beginning and aspiring farmers are invited to Practical Farmers of Iowa’s annual Beginning Farmer Retreat. The two-day event will take place Nov. 22-23 at Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center (3005 E Ave.) in Montour. “Getting into farming isn’t easy,” says Rachel ...

Kids Shopping Day set for Saturday, Dec. 13

GLADBROOK – The 13th annual Kid’s Shopping Day (KSD) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Peace Church. The event’s organizers ask everyone to please remember the KSD shoppers as you do your fall downsizing. Organizers are in need of lots of gifts for all ages ...

Gladbrook Women’s Club September News

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Women's Club met on Sept. 11, with our program being presented by Tami McLean, “The Bra Lady.” She talked about how to get a good fitting bra and how to take care of it to make it last. Roll Call was answered by 16 members and four guests by telling where they ...

DATE UPDATED: Gladbrook Auxiliary to meet Monday, Oct. 13

GLADBROOK – The next Gladbrook Auxiliary meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building (please note the date correction). GMG Superintendent Chris Petersen will be the speaker since October is Education month. You may pick up the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes ...

Last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting

TOLEDO – The crowd was sparse, and little action was taken at last week’s Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Sept. 29. It all kicked off, like usual, with Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske giving his report. Daleske said they are finishing up this week on the intersection ...

Tama County Women, Land & Legacy to host upcoming walnut event

TOLEDO – Who says money doesn’t grow on trees? Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 54th event, “Nuts for Fall.” The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Eric and Michele Werner farmstead, 2867 P Avenue in rural Toledo. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. ...

Now it’s biers, brats, honky-tonk music

REINBECK – Classic country band Katie and the Honky Tonks (KTHT) fronted by Gladbrook-Reinbeck alumna Katie Sires turned downtown Reinbeck’s Broad Street into an open-air dance floor last Saturday afternoon as part of their debut Becktoberfest appearance. While it wasn’t a polka, ...

GMG High School announces 2025 Homecoming Court

GARWIN – GMG High School recently announced the 2025 Homecoming candidates and attendants. Queen candidates this year include Landry August, Hadlee Hempy, Brooklyn Jones, Rhianna Murty, and Jocie Parks. Queen attendants include Grace Mathern (freshman), Riah Boege (sophomore), and Kenzie ...