GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Women's Club held its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Methodist Church. Cheryl Bruene, ISU Extension, presented measurements in cooking and baking. She provided examples of both dry and liquid measures versus actual weight. Her ...
GRUNDY COUNTY – Are you a resident of Grundy County and a 2026 senior interested in an agriculture career! The Grundy Center Community School District Foundation is offering substantial scholarships to graduating seniors who reside in Grundy County and are seeking a degree or training in an ...
MARSHALLTOWN – Tama and Marshall County Extensions are co-hosting a Horticulture Judging Workshop on Feb. 27, 2026, from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Extension Office, 2608 S. 2nd St., Marshalltown. A snow date is scheduled for March 6. This free workshop is open to 4-H leaders, ...
TRAER – Tama County Clover Kid and 4-H members got an exciting, hands-on look into the world of animal health during an educational visit to the North Tama Vet Clinic in Traer on Saturday, Jan. 17. The special event gave youth a chance to engage directly with veterinary professionals, explore ...
REINBECK – The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Booster Club hosted its annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Reception on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Oak Leaf Country Club in Reinbeck. The guest speaker this year was Jay Beichley of Gladbrook, a member of the 2004 Class 1A State Runner-Up Rebel football ...
REINBECK – Bennett “Benny” Dinsdale has achieved his goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten at the Reinbeck Public Library! Benny is so dedicated to reading, he often starts his mornings with eyes barely open and the words 'read my book' on his lips. Benny's mom, Falynn, ...
GLADBROOK – More than 700 Alliant Energy customers in the Gladbrook area experienced a temporary power outage last week Friday, Jan. 9, following a semi-truck accident. According to Chief Deputy Joe Quandt with the Tama County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in at 3:10 p.m. Friday for a ...
DES MOINES — The Iowa Legislature began the second year of the 91st general assembly this past Monday, Jan. 12. Rep. Dean Fisher of District 53 (R-Montour) represents part of the Tama-Grundy Publishing area. Our parent newspaper, the Times-Republican, sent Fisher a list of questions to gauge ...
TOLEDO – With the start of the new year comes a new change. During the Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, meeting of the Tama County Board of Supervisors, the county’s two new Secondary Roads foremen were introduced – Taylor House and Terry Purvis. Going forward, Tama County will be split down the ...
TAMA COUNTY — The Tama County Republican Party is holding caucuses at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. All registered Republicans are invited to attend. Registration is available on the night of the caucus. Minors may attend to become Junior Delegates if they are at least in 7th grade, but not ...