REINBECK – On its third try in four years, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District has finally passed a school bond referendum. A mere 16 votes coupled with an unprecedented turnout in Grundy County for a school election pushed the district’s $17.3 million general obligation ...
REINBECK – In advance of the Oct. 23 community-led candidate forum for the Nov. 4, 2025 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Board of Education election, organizers solicited introductions from each of the five candidates running for the three At-Large seats. (There is also one seat up for election to fill a ...
REINBECK – Late in the day on Monday, Oct. 27, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck school district posted on social media that Adam Bentley recently announced his intention to run as a write-in candidate for the director vacancy. The newspaper is printing in full Bentley’s Q&A as posted by the ...
GRUNDY COUNTY – With the federal government shutdown, many Grundy County families will be facing food insecurity. According to Feeding America, “families, federal workers – including active duty military – people who work for federal contractors and seniors suddenly face impossible ...
Megan Witt My husband, Jake, and I have three children, ages 17, 13, and 8. Three and a half years ago, though we had been lifelong residents of Cedar Falls, our family began attending church in Reinbeck. During that time, we grew to love the people and the community so much that we felt ...
Doug Rowe I am Doug Rowe. I have been a dedicated member of the GR School Board for over 19 years. I graduated from Gladbrook Community High School and live in Gladbrook. My wife Andrea, and daughter Corissa both teach at GR. My son, Alex lives north of Reinbeck on the family farm. I have ...
Amanda Babinat Hi everyone, my name is Amanda Babinat. My husband, Sean, and I have lived in Reinbeck since 2022 with our two daughters. I work in supply management at John Deere, where collaboration and problem-solving are part of my everyday life. I’m running for school board because I ...
Kyle Rasmussen Hello, my name is Kyle Rasmussen. I live in Reinbeck with my wife, Tiffany, and our two sons – one attends Little Rebels Learning Center and the other attends G-R Elementary. We are also hosting an exchange student who is attending high school at G-R this year. As a Certified ...
Jennifer Wrage I am currently serving on the G-R School Board filling a vacated seat. Now I would like to serve a full four year term. I have a long connection with the school district, starting as a fourth grade teacher, basketball, softball, and track coach in 1984. Since then, I have taught ...
TOLEDO – Tama County Public Health & Home Care and Stitch and Go Quilt Club members want to say “Thank you for your service” to all our Tama County Veterans! Tama County Public Health and Home Care will be hosting an Open House Quilts of Valor Recognition on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10 ...