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Iowa DOT seeks input on proposed Grundy County bridge replacement

GRUNDY COUNTY – The Iowa Dept. of Transportation is asking the public to share what they think about the proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 175 over Munns Creek in Grundy County. The existing bridge is over 100 years old and in need of replacement. The bridge will be replaced with twin ...

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team tours Steckelberg Veterinary Clinic

CONRAD – The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team took a field trip to the Steckelberg Veterinary Clinic for their October 5, 2024, meeting. Dr. Kurt Steckelberg, DVM, served as our host. He kicked off the tour sharing that Steckelberg is a multi-generational veterinarian clinic that was originally ...

Gladbrook Junior Auxiliary to sponsor Operation Christmas Child

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Junior Auxiliary would like everyone to participate in the program “Operation Christmas Child.” The purpose is to fill shoe boxes with gifts for children around the world by Christmastime. You may pick up the shoe boxes at Peace Church, fill them with school ...

‘We did what we thought was the right thing to do’

TOLEDO – Under the shade of a giant oak tree and just a stone’s throw away from the local county Republicans’ campaign office, State Auditor Rob Sand – Iowa’s only statewide elected Democrat – spoke to about a dozen people last Thursday afternoon on the lawn of the Tama County ...

Reinbeck Fire Dept. to host town hall Oct. 27

REINBECK – The Reinbeck Fire Department will host a town hall meeting on Sunday, Oct. 27, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Reinbeck Memorial Building. The meeting will include a presentation and Q&A session regarding the future of the Reinbeck Fire Department.

​​Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary to host GMG principal Clyde Tarrence

GLADBROOK – GMG’s secondary principal, Clyde Tarrence, will have the program at Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary’s meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. He may bring several students to help explain a new class offered this year. We hope to see you on Oct. ...

Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary to hold joint meeting Oct. 22

GLADBROOK – Tama County American Legion and Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Gladbrook Legion Hall at 1:30 p.m. There will be a memorial service for all Legion and Auxiliary members deceased in the last year. Please get your list of deceased members to Lorraine Vileta.

‘Whole bunch of fun’ planned for Gladbrook Halloween

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Commercial Club has a whole bunch of fun planned for Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. As part of the festivities, Main Street will be blocked off to traffic for the activities. The city library will host games (with prizes), there will be a craft at ...