In 2016 a vision was given that the Bible should be read from Genesis to Revelation out loud over the State of Iowa in all 99 counties. Thousands participated in reading it aloud at every County Courthouse. Hebrews 4:12 says “For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. The following local students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. -Madalyn Fish, Buckingham -Tonya Braggs, Dysart -Macy ...
Ahead of the June 4 Primary Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent questionnaires to all three candidates running for the Democratic nomination in Iowa House District 53 including John Anderson of Tama, Tommy Hexter of Grinnell, and Jennifer Wrage of rural Gladbrook. The district is currently ...
John Anderson Age: 62 Residence location: Tama Profession: Assembler at Polaris in couple weeks Education: U of Iowa Engineering Family: Killed by Chief Bina* last week – Joseph, Ms Thing, Molly and Bowser *Tama-Grundy Publishing note: Mr. Anderson is referring to Tama Police Chief ...
Tommy Hexter Age: 24 Residence location: Grinnell, Iowa Profession: Rural Organizer with Iowa Farmers Union and Director of Grinnell Farm to Table Education: B.A. in Anthropology of Food Systems from Grinnell College, 2021 Family: Parents Jon (60) and Carolyn Hexter (61), Grinnell, IA; ...
Jennifer Wrage Age: 62 Residence location: Gladbrook (rural) Profession: Recently retired teacher Education: BA Elementary Education from UNI Family: Husband Nathan Wrage; daughter Angela Ablaberdieva, son-in-law Maruf Ablaberdiev, grandchildren Mergan, Lola, and Imran Ablaberdiev; son ...
TRAER – It has been 47 years since Traer resident Jean Kruse was appointed to serve as the first – and subsequently only – woman on the Tama County Board of Supervisors. And as the June 4 Primary Election approaches, Kruse, a Republican, thinks it’s high time she stopped being an ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion & Auxiliary and Lincoln AMVETS hosted the annual Memorial Day Services at 15 Mile Grove, Maple Hill, Badger Hill, Chapel, Union Grove, Union Grove Lake, Crystal, and Gethmann Cemeteries. Rev. John Granchie, Peace Church, gave the message, ...
TOLEDO - It was a rainy morning last Monday, May 20, and the usual group braved the puddles to gather for the Tama County Board of Supervisors weekly meeting. The meeting started like usual with Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske giving his report: Jerico is being delayed from starting dust ...
OTTER CREEK – Tama Soil & Water Conservation District celebrated Stewardship Week 2024 with a 5th Grade Outdoor Classroom. This nearly-annual outreach event first started in 1974. 228 students helped celebrate this great 50th anniversary milestone at Otter Creek Lake & Park on May ...