May will be an interesting month to enjoy the night sky. The Big Dipper, a part of Ursa Major (the Great Bear), will be about as high overhead as it ever gets. If you extend the curve of the dipper’s handle, it will lead to Arcturus, the brightest star in the kite-shaped constellation Bootes ...
MARSHALLTOWN – Phi Theta Kappa advisors Dr. Cecil Holland and Jen Gunderson are pleased to announce the induction of 62 students into the Alpha Iota Rho Chapter at Marshalltown Community College this spring. Students were formally recognized during an induction ceremony held Tuesday, April ...
LINCOLN – Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School celebrated prom last Saturday, April 25, at the Lincoln AMVETS Post #10 Hall. The 2026 theme was ‘Golden Gala’. Saturday evening began with the Class of 2027 and Reinbeck City Councilor/retired teacher Dale Wambold hosting an open house from 3-5 ...
UNION GROVE STATE PARK – GMG Secondary took a schoolwide field trip this past Wednesday to Union Grove State Park south of Gladbrook in honor of Earth Day, marking the first time the campus has undertaken such a trip in over seven years, according to teachers Casey Faircloth and Erin Murty ...
REINBECK — Climbing closer now. The Gladbrook-Reinbeck PTO made a big leap recently as part of its efforts to raise more than $265,000 for a new playground at the elementary school here following an unexpected $25,000 donation in late March from Peoples Savings Bank (PSB). “The ...
REINBECK – Josiah Brown, 3, has achieved his goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten at the Reinbeck Public Library! Josiah has a love for the classics. His favorite books include the Berenstain Bears series, Curious George, and Winne the Pooh. He also enjoys author Jane Yolen’s ...
TOLEDO – The Tama County Community Foundation (TCCF) held its 2026 grant awards celebration at the Wieting Theatre Monday April 13, announcing the distribution of $193,436.99 to 26 projects undertaken by organizations serving Tama County. 2026 grant cycle Decisions on grant awards are ...
TOLEDO – The ongoing saga that is the future of Tama County Public Health and Home Care has taken another turn as CEO and Executive Director Stacy Koeppen resigned earlier this month. At the Thursday, April 9 Public Health board meeting, Koeppen informed those in attendance. “After a ...
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 6, members of the Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary will be distributing poppies after ...
TOLEDO – If you drive on U.S. 63 in Tama County between the northern city limits of Toledo and 0.25 miles south of Iowa 96, you need to be aware of a road closure that may impact your trip. Beginning this past Monday, April 20 until mid-October, weather permitting, crews will close the ...