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Reinbeck meth dealer sentenced to federal prison for second time

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CEDAR RAPIDS – A Reinbeck man who obtained a significant quantity of methamphetamine from a source of supply that he had met in federal prison was sentenced June 23, 2025, to 20 years in federal prison. Austin David Hansen, 39, from Reinbeck received the prison term after a December 23, ...

Short-lived Tama County IT director calls it quits

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TOLEDO – The storm was in the air, the forecast was set, and rain was on the tip of everyone's tongues as they walked into the Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, June 23. Between talks of upcoming inclement weather, the meeting began like usual with Ben Daleske, the Tama ...

Handorf Family Reunion held in Gladbrook

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The 90th annual reunion of the descendants of Frederick and Bertha Handorf was held on June 8 at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Vari Nelson, president, presided over the business meeting. Thirty-one relatives were in attendance with the furthest coming from the Quad Cities. The oldest member ...

In the Sky: July

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July will be a special month in the sky. The summer’s most recognizable constellations, Scorpius (the Scorpion) followed by Sagittarius (the Archer), will be climbing into good view low in the southern sky. Their main stars form outlines that look like a scorpion and a teapot. On moonless ...

Tama County Fair to feature new Bacon Buddies Show

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GLADBROOK – There’s a new show coming to several county fairs in Iowa this summer, one that seeks to make the fair experience more inclusive. “This year at the Tama County Fair, I’m putting on a Bacon Buddies Show!” GMG Class of 2024 alumna and 2025 Iowa Pork Collegiate Team member ...

‘This has been a big mess from the start’

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TOLEDO – During an appeal hearing held on Tuesday, June 17, the Tama County Board of Adjustment voted 3-2 to reverse a Dec. 13, 2024 decision by then-Tama County Zoning Administrator Bob Vokoun to extend the expiration dates of Salt Creek Wind’s 61 zoning certificates – thereby setting ...

Wambold honored with Lions International award

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REINBECK – One of Reinbeck’s biggest fans, Reinbeck Lions Club President Dale Wambold was recently recognized with the fourth highest award from the International Association of Lions Clubs — the International President's Certificate of Appreciation for 2024-25. “In recognition of ...

Karina Cooper murder trial set to begin next week

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TOLEDO – Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Karina Sue Cooper’s first-degree murder trial will proceed as scheduled beginning July 1 in Linn County. On Friday, June 20, Karina Cooper, 47, and her attorneys Aaron Hawbaker and Nichole Watt both with the Waterloo Public Defender’s ...

Gladbrook Class of 1960 reunites

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LINCOLN – The Gladbrook High School Class of 1960 met on the afternoon of Saturday, June 14, at the home of Rich and Maryann Ellis in Lincoln. The afternoon was spent reminiscing about their days in school with lots of laughs while sharing pictures of their high school days. The afternoon ...

Gladbrook Senior Dinner set for July 11

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GLADBROOK – The July Gladbrook Senior Dinner will be held on Friday, July 11, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial Building. The American Legion Auxiliary will be serving. Call Jeanne for reservations at 641-751-2039.