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Reinbeck hosts 14th annual Art Festival and Car Show

REINBECK – The 14th annual Reinbeck Art Festival and Car Show occupied several downtown blocks last Saturday, Sept. 20, welcoming artists and art enthusiasts alike to the downtown area. As in years past, the United Church of Christ – located just up the street from the intersection of ...

Democratic Congressional candidates stump in Marshalltown

MARSHALLTOWN – Four Congressional candidates made cases on why people should vote for them while visiting Marshalltown’s Riverview Park on Friday, Sept. 12, for the Iowa Democratic Party Regional Hall of Fame and Potluck gathering. State Rep. Josh Turek (D-Council Bluffs) is running for ...

Peoples Savings Bank set to expand into Reinbeck

REINBECK – Peoples Savings Bank is proud to announce they will be opening their fourth location, in Reinbeck. With a mission to enrich the communities they serve, PSB is passionate about supporting small-town communities in the heart of Iowa. With a strong culture of supporting local schools, ...

Tama County 4-H prepares to ‘Go Beyond Ready’ for National 4-H Week

TOLEDO – Tama County 4-H is gearing up for an exciting celebration of National 4-H Week, taking place October 5–11. The National 4-H theme this year is ‘Beyond Ready: Building a Ready Generation in a World of Change’ which perfectly captures the energy and ambition of local youth who ...

Supervisors OK speed limit reduction, set public hearings on zoning fees

TOLEDO – During the Monday, Sept. 15 Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting, the supervisors approved a small list of relatively routine items prior to the marathon discussion and eventual split vote on Salt Creek Wind Phase II. The board voted unanimously to reduce the speed limit to 35 ...

In the Sky: October

October will be an interesting month in the sky. Unmistakable Saturn will rule the southern skies with a steady, pale-yellow light. Not only will it be a joy to observe, but its predictable motion, like the other orbiting planets and the Moon, can be used to find other stars and constellations. ...

Gladbrook Auxiliary to meet Oct. 14

GLADBROOK – The next Gladbrook Auxiliary meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. GMG Superintendent Chris Petersen will be the speaker since October is Education month. You may pick up the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to fill. Hostesses are Jane ...