Wow, the 8th annual Kids Shopping Day was a huge success. The weather was cold but dry. The shoppers were lined up and ready to make out their shopping list for their loved ones long before 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14th, at Peace Church. We are just amazed at how the people in our community ...
Tama County District Court Before Judge Sean W. McPartland in Tama County Distrcit Court in Toledo: Jason Michael Zimmerman,44, Toledo, entered a written guilty plea to a lesser charge of possession a controlled substance, marijuana, 2nd offense. He was sentenced to two years in ...
A three percent across-the-board raise increase for Tama County elected officials was recommended on Monday, Dec. 23, to the Board of Supervisors. Dave Forbes, Traer, representing the County Compensation Board, told supervisors the hike in pay recommendation was what all seven members initally ...
On behalf of the Food Pantry and Angel Tree Committee, we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone in the Gladbrook and Lincoln communities who helped bring the spirit of Christmas to so many. Through the generosity of students, youth groups, organizations, individuals, and ...
Iowa’s State Parks will kick-off their centennial year with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2020 at 49 parks across the state. “First Day Hikes are the inaugural events of the centennial celebration, and we are so excited to spend this time outdoors with park visitors,” says Todd Coffelt, ...
We'd like to wish you and your family peace and prosperity now and in the year to come. May this holiday be your best one yet and may your home and our community be blessed with all that Christmas brings.The following includes Christmas through the eyes of our children.My Favorite Christmas ...
Dear Santa Claus, I want an LOL doll for Christmas and a toy cat and a toy dog too. I have been good. Love, Jenna Beichley Dear Santa, I have been a good boy all of the time. Please bring match box cars for Tate & I. We will leave cookies and milk for you Santa Claus. We love you ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...