GRUNDY CENTER — State Rep. Joshua Meggers (R-Grundy Center), who is also a trooper with the Iowa State Patrol, was treated for “non-life threatening injuries” after a high-speed pursuit of an alleged drunk driver that began at the Casey’s located at 1708 G. Ave. in Grundy Center on ...
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 … ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 – 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...