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Pest Control Operators CIC set for Dec. 4

TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education ...

​​Rebels flee past Kee, 62-30

GLADBROOK — A consistent Gladbrook-Reinbeck offense eventually overwhelmed Kee, 62-30, in a first-round 8-man playoff game at The Pit in Gladbrook last Friday evening. “We executed pretty much everything we wanted to do offensively,” G-R head coach John Olson said. “Very efficient, ...

Rep. Hinson hosts roundtable with area farmers, elected officials

DYSART – U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) held a roundtable in Dysart on Tuesday, Oct. 22, welcoming Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Mike Naig, area farmers, and several elected officials to Tama-Benton Cooperative to discuss what she feels is America’s greatest national asset – ...

iJAG award for Ms. Raymond

Editor's note: This article first appeared in The Scoop - GMG's student newspaper. GARWIN – Brittany Raymond is the iJAG director who was nominated for an Outstanding Specialist award last year. iJAG stands for Iowa Jobs for American Graduates, it's a non-profit organization out of Des ...

GMG FFA provides noon meal to Mid-Iowa Coop patrons

GARWIN – The GMG FFA Chapter provided a noon meal for patrons of the Mid-Iowa Coop east of Garwin on a recent Saturday. Under the direction of FFA instructor Mrs. Erin Murty, the students grilled beef burgers and packed lunch sacks for those hauling in grain to the Coop. Iowa Premium ...

Cropland for Rent

TOLEDO – As the sun floated over the horizon and the clouds parted on Monday, Oct. 21, the usual gang of folks gathered for the weekly Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting. Like every week, Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske gave his report, kicking off the meeting. The Engineer said that ...

Holy Family Parish to host Turkey Dinner on Nov. 3

PARKERSBURG – Holy Family Parish will host a drive-thru only turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 3, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, located at 304 Second St., Parkersburg. The meal will feature turkey, dressing, sweet corn, cranberry salad, mashed potatoes and gravy and pie. ...

Announcing the 2024 Christmas Family Project

The Northwest Tama County churches serving the Garwin, Gladbrook, Green Mountain, and Lincoln communities are again hosting the Christmas Family Project. If a family is in need of a food box and/or gifts for your children this Christmas season, please request an application for the Lincoln and ...