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Grundy County Bible Reading Marathon June 9-10 at Courthouse

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GRUNDY CENTER – The Grundy County Bible Reading Marathon will be hosting its 9th Bible reading at the Grundy Courthouse lawn on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. We are a privileged nation founded by the hands of Almighty God – to be a light to the ...

Sophia Folkerts named to Central College Dean’s List

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PELLA – Sophia Folkerts of Reinbeck has been named to Central College's Spring 2025 Dean's List. Folkerts, Class of 2027, is among the 390 students named to the Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded ...

Gladbrook Senior Dinner set for June 20 in Lincoln

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GLADBROOK – The June Senior Citizens Dinner will be hosted by the Salem Church on Friday, June 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. **Please note this is the third Friday and the dinner will be in Lincoln. Please call Jeanne 641-751-2039 to make reservations.

Traer Historical Museum BBQ fundraiser set for June 8

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TRAER – The Traer Historical Museum will hold a fundraising barbecue at the Traer Memorial building on Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Tama County Pork Producers will be grilling pork loins and pork burgers. The Traer Museum board will serve the sandwiches along with sides, ...

Reinbeck American Legion Post 242 holds Memorial Day services

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REINBECK – Reinbeck American Legion Post 242 held Memorial Day services on Monday, March 26, at area cemeteries including Reinbeck, Amity, St. Gabriel Catholic, and Morrison. The day began at 9 a.m. at the Memorial Building where the Legion, Auxiliary Unit, and Sons of the American ...

Strong teamwork shown during Gladbrook Fire response

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GLADBROOK – On Friday, May 16, just before 10:45 a.m., Tama County 911 received a call about a house fire in Gladbrook. According to a news release from Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt, everyone involved in the fire “made it out of the home safely.” “Our 911 dispatchers, Emergency ...

Peace Church congregation honors veterans

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GLADBROOK – The Peace Church congregation in Gladbrook honored their veterans this past Sunday, May 25, ahead of Memorial Day. As a veteran entered the church, they received a red, white, and blue ribbon pin. During the service a patriotic video of pictures of our local Legionnaires was ...