DES MOINES — While most people tend to associate “Signing Day” with standout football and basketball players who choose between a number of elite colleges in deciding where they will further their academic and athletic careers, the concept is no longer exclusive to those who excel in ...

REINBECK – During the monthly bingo night held on April 18 at The Dig Inn, three members of the Reinbeck Lions Club were honored with the Iowa Lions Foundation’s prestigious Warren Coleman Honorary Award including Chris Frischmeyer, Craig Schildroth, and Dale Wambold. The award is the ...

TOLEDO – The Tama County Zoning Commission’s latest meeting drew a packed house inside the supervisors’ chambers on Wednesday, April 17, at the Administration Building in Toledo. And while many of those in attendance were eager for the commission to make a recommendation on the ...

TOLEDO – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the 2021 shooting death of rural Traer resident Ryan Cooper. On Monday, April 29, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s (DCI) Major Crime Unit and the Tama County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shellsburg resident Huston ...

GLADBROOK – For over a 100 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days to remind America that millions have sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation strong and free. On Wednesday, May 8, members of the Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary will be distributing poppies after ...

TOLEDO – Last Monday morning, as birds chirped and squirrels dug up their hidden winter nuts, the regulars grouped inside the Supervisor's meeting room. Before the regular meeting, County Engineer Ben Daleske stopped in to talk to the supervisors and ended up giving his report then. So when ...

The Gladbrook Womens’ Club served a salad luncheon for the Senior Citizens on Thursday, April 11. Melinda Ruopp and her K-9 Police Dog Lizzy presented a very informative program on working police dogs. Co-President Joan called the meeting to order with twenty two members answering roll ...

Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary’s Character Award recipients for the month of April include TK’s Evelyn Larsen; kindergarteners Maxwell Dinsdale, Tucker Rodenborn-Kartous, Finley Bell, and Warren Latwesen; first graders Penelope Droigk, Benton Geels, Bronson Finn, Luke Klingaman, and Logan ...

LINCOLN – It was ‘A Night to Remember’ for many area high school students last Saturday in Lincoln as Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School celebrated Prom 2024 by attendees making their way down Main Street as part of the traditional grand march/walk-in ceremony. Battling both the wind ...