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Breaking ground on GMG’s future

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GARWIN – This past Monday, the first day of the 2026-27 school year began a bit differently for GMG secondary students in Garwin as the district celebrated breaking ground on its $12.3 million classroom addition with a public ceremony. “It’s the first day of school, so it’s ...

Generational Wealth Partners marks two years in downtown Reinbeck

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REINBECK – It’s been two years since financial planning firm Generational Wealth Partners celebrated its grand opening in downtown Reinbeck with a ribbon cutting at 421 Main Street. The office space had been renovated and modernized using locally sourced materials, including wood reclaimed ...

Protecting Iowa public schools and tax dollars

Education

As State Auditor, I've been sounding the alarm on the unaccountable private school voucher program for years. Politicians who like to lie say it's because I'm against private schools. That's not true at all.  What I am against is waste, fraud, and abuse of Iowa tax dollars, and the private ...

Wobeter re-enters Iowa House District 53 race

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TAMA COUNTY – After stepping away from the race earlier this spring, Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo is once again seeking a seat in the Iowa legislature. Wobeter was recently nominated by Democratic delegates to run in House District 53, setting up a general election contest with longtime ...

Gladbrook ALA’s Kids Shopping Day receives $1,500 grant

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GLADBROOK – The American Legion of Iowa Foundation recently presented a $1,500 grant to Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary President Jeanne Paustian, pictured left, for the Children & Youth Project “Kids Shopping Day.” The grant was presented at the Department of Iowa Legion & ...

Year in Review: Garwin Lions Club

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GARWIN – The Garwin Lions Club’s reporting fiscal year ended on June 30, 2026 (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026). The 17-member club hosted four fundraisers, participated in five community projects, and was able to disburse $3,400 in donations to our community and other ...