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MCC’s Oct. 2 job fair to feature session geared toward high school students

MARSHALLTOWN – Marshalltown Community College is proud to partner with Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions, the Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce, and IowaWORKS to host an Interactive Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in MCC’s Student Activity Center. The event ...

Marshall County Conservation to host annual ​​Zombie Run Oct. 19

MARSHALLTOWN – The Park Apocalypse has begun, and Grimes Farm will be infested with Zombies on October 19, 2024. Put on your running shoes for this spine-tingling 5K, with registration beginning at 6 p.m. and a staggered race starting at 6:30 p.m. Runners will brave the oncoming night and ...

Generational Wealth Partners officially launches in Reinbeck

REINBECK – Several generations of Iowans lined up in front of 421 Main Street in downtown Reinbeck last Thursday, Aug. 29, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of Kyle Rasmussen’s and Nick Blasberg’s new financial planning firm, Generational Wealth Partners. “We ...

Kubik Farm receives Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award

DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon recognized on Aug. 14 a total of 44 Iowa farm families including the Kubik family of Tama County with Iowa Farm Environmental ...

GMG Class of 2025 marks final first day of school

GARWIN – Senior students from the Green Mountain-Garwin Class of 2025 marked their final first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, with a group photo courtesy of The Scoop, GMG’s high school journalism class. Those pictured include (first row, from left) Avery Duden, Chloe Dieleman, Lexie ...

Tama County 4-H prepares youth to be ‘Beyond Ready’ in a world of change

TOLEDO – Enrollment opens on September 1 for Tama County 4-H. This year’s theme, "Beyond Ready," highlights the program’s dedication to building a generation that’s equipped for the future while being met where they are today. This year, 4-H is focused on helping youth be ready to lead, ...

New season of activities at Peace Church!

GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Peace Church would like to invite everyone to join us as we begin the fall season with some new activities coordinated by Pastor John Granchie. A Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study will be held the second Saturday of each month beginning Sept. 14 at 8 a.m. in the ...