Green Mountain, Iowa – Hunger is a serious problem for some families in Iowa. GMG Elementary students are stepping up to help food-insecure kids and families in Marshall and Tama County by holding an Outreach Program Food Packaging Event at GMG Elementary. “When we heard about this program ...
REINBECK - The Gladbrook-Reinbeck girls' basketball team missed out on its first win of the season after falling short against BGM in a 54-49 loss on Monday night.BGM pulled ahead of the Rebels with a fourth-quarter surge."That's a tough one to lose right there," G-R head coach Bruce Bailey ...
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope that none of the good cooks in the area were put to too much of a disadvantage when the power went out about 11:30. I’m sure there was a lot of cussing when that happens right before everyone was finishing up cooking the big meal. Jo and I ...
Tandi Schmitz was a teenager looking for her first job when she began working at Gladbrook Family Market, then owned by Mike and Lori Bearden.20 years later, Tandi and her husband Brody Davis, are owners of Hometown Family Market, formerly, Gladbrook Hometown Foods, purchased from former owners ...
In all, there are 18 boys and girls in our Pack and Troop. Thank you to the adults who have stepped up to help and to Peace Church as our Chartering Organization. We have hit the scouting trail running! These first few months have been getting acquainted with the Scouting principles by ...
The Gladbrook Public Library would like to take this opportunity to give a big Shout Out to the many, many community members that took a part in this year’s Haunted House!!!! Without the help of of all of you, this could never happen! A Big Thank You too, to the nearly 300 people that came ...
Kids’ Christmas Shopping Day is right around the corner. On Saturday, Dec. 14, our hometown folks will once again open the doors of Gladbrook’s Christmas Store, and also open their hearts a little bit wider to share their love with the children and families in our community. We hope you ...
Gladbrook's 23rd annual tree lighting was held on Wed., Nov. 20th. It was a beautiful warm November night. We believe this was the largest crowd we have ever had for a tree lighting, so that was exciting. Young and old alike really enjoyed the Frozen theme.The upper level of the City Center was ...
Tama County District Court Before Judge Ian K. Thornhill in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Timothy John Bullard, 41, rural Tama, admitted violation of terms of probation. His probation on a charge of failure to comply with sex offender registry requirements, 2nd or subsequent ...
The Gladbrook Auxiliary members met on Nov. 15th and made popcorn balls for the Santa Sacks. The group made 400 balls. Karen Pieper made caramel corn for the Westbrook Acres Santa Sacks. The Santa Sacks are handed out at the Gladbrook Tree Lighting by Santa Claus in the Festival of Trees on ...