DES MOINES – After the driest September in 152 years of records, nearly all of October experienced similar record dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update. October’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 1.90 inches, or 0.79 inches below normal. Total rainfall for ...
CEDAR FALLS — There’s only one more ‘one more’ left for Gladbrook-Reinbeck football. The Rebels have slowly, but steadily, advanced further and further in the 8-Player postseason bracket in recent years, and now they’ve taken their biggest step forward yet. Gladbrook-Reinbeck ...
TOLEDO – History was made in Tama County this past Tuesday evening when voters elected a woman to the board of supervisors for the first time ever. Running unopposed on the Nov. 5 general election ballot for Tama County Supervisor District 3, Heather Knebel, a 35-year-old Republican from ...
Area voters have made their voices heard regarding two general obligation bond issues as unofficial results from the Nov. 5 general election showing Green Mountain-Garwin’s $12.3 million referendum passed with 66% approval, while Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s $16.5 million bond request failed, ...
A direct ballot initiative specific to all Tama County voters was passed in Tuesday's election with overwhelming support. The measure was to make EMS an essential service of the county and creating a 75 cent levy to fund the program. To be implemented the measure needed a total of 60% ...
GARWIN – Neighbors and friends recently came together to help harvest corn for the Handorfs. There have been some health issues in the family and Dale Langenbau said, "They came to help us when my Dad was sick and passed. And I know how much that helped. It is just what friends do to help one ...
TAMA — A spiritual awakening has caused a Tama County resident to utilize his cooking skills and provide free meals to anyone and everyone. Brent Bible has made three meals for Tama and Marshalltown residents, and he will host a spaghetti meal this Sunday at Triumph Recovery Center in ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary cordially invites all area veterans and widow of veterans as well as their families to a pork loin supper at the Gladbrook Memorial Building on Monday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guest speakers will be the State & 3rd District ...
GARWIN - All Veterans and community members are invited to the Veterans Memorial Dedication set for 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Garwin Union Cemetery (near the flagpole in the southwest corner). A memorial plaque provided entirely by the Orlyn and Marveta Langenbau Family will be ...
GLADBROOK – The Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary held a Memorial Service at their county meeting in Gladbrook on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Lorraine Vileta, center, Tama County Vice-President/Chaplain led the memorial service with Maurice McWhirter reading the deceased Legionnaires names and ...