Dear Editor: No one likes to think about death and dying, but it’s something everyone has to face eventually. There’s an incredible resource in this community that provides comfort, dignity and respect to all those coping with a serious or life-limiting illness. It’s Care Initiatives ...

Dear Editor, My name is Phil Harms. I am the supervisor of the Genesis Development Discovery Program in Toledo. This program is a day habilitation program that serves persons with disabilities. Genesis Development creates choices, opportunities and provides supports for the folks we serve. ...

Tama County District Court Before Judge Ian K. Thornhill in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Cheyenne Adrian Tyon, 40, Toledo, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3,125 on Oct. 30. He pleaded guilty to 3rd offense drunken driving on Aug. 28. His driver’s license was ...

Monday morning, November 10, County Engineer Lyle Brehm met with Tama County Supervisors and Toledo mayor Dave Svoboda to discuss repair of a culvert on “K” Avenue on the east edge of Toledo. Svoboda asked who was responsible for the replacement of the culvert. Brehm says the normal ...

Monday evening the Gladbrook City Council met and Chris Fleshner, project manager of Peterson Contractors informed the Council the bridge northwest of town will be replaced next summer and PCI will be providing the fill material. They wish to purchase some property in the northwest corner of ...

Fall is here and all the tree leaves are everywhere. Thanks to all who are trying to clean them up. With all the wind, that is not an easy job. Harvest is going well and most of the surrounding farmers are wrapping up their harvest. It has been a good year! I have done my annual fall trip ...

The Gladbrook Auxiliary hosted a Veterans Day Celebration on Mon., Nov. 10th, at the Memorial Building. A large crowd enjoyed the festivities of the night including a potluck supper. The tables were decorated with poppy arrangements, flags and eagles.Dignitaries present, who brought greetings, ...

Dear Editor,Thieves in the night. If you don't have the courage to stand up for what you believe, you go in the mask of darkness and steal. I'm talking about the cowards that are stealing the Steve King political signs out of supporters yards. Shame on you. All you have done is create more ...

Dear Editor,Age Discrimination Against our YouthDear Civil Rights CommissionMy name is Jim Hennager. I am an adjunct professor of social problems at a local community college. I am a candidate for governor of the New Independent Party Iowa. In my sociology classes we investigate a wide array of ...

Tama County District Court Before Judge Ian K. Thornhill in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Ila Mae Daniels, 62, Boone, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana 2nd offense. She was sentenced to seven days in jail, fined $315 and her driver's license was revoked for 180 days. ...