The G-R school district is asking the public to vote on a bond issue on September 13. As the former business manager of the district, I felt the need to address some of the information that is being distributed about the bond issue and its impact on the taxpayers of our district. First, find ...
Several years ago, a local school was shut down. I saw this happen in my hometown when a junior high building closed. My wife's hometown sends their high school students to another town. People in Ackley are still upset about the closing of the junior high. People in Wellsburg are upset that ...
Ed and I and our family would like to thank everyone who attended, donated money, food, silent auction donations and helped make Noah’s Love 3rd Childhood Cancer Fundraiser a success! Over $11,000.00 and counting came in. Thank you to Kyleah Odneal, Lisa and Jeremy Dugan and family, we could ...
Athletic Awards Robert Smiley Award Nominee Reagan Skovgard Bernie Saggau Athletic Citizenship Award Sam Mussig Governor's Scholar Recognition Brianna Strohbehn Governor's Scholar Teacher Award N/A American Citizenship Award Trevor Harrison Verlyn Rysdam Memorial Award (Boy) Tyler ...
To the Editor: As our nation rises to meet the extraordinary challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I want you to assure you that health and safety are our priorities at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. As we prepared for the pandemic, the hospital reacted quickly to care for ...
Next week your community newspaper will have a new name, fresh look and more content.On May 22, Tama/Grundy Newspapers is introducing the Sun Courier. This combined newspaper will continue to serve the communities of Gladbrook and Reinbeck and will deliver to your mailbox as usual on Friday. ...
When to allow the various Tama County government buildings to reopen will be on the agenda on Monday, May 18, for the Board of Supervisors. Members discussed what their next step should be during the Zoom electronic regular board meeting on May 11. Only the Tama County Courthouse doors have ...
To the Editor: As our nation rises to meet the extraordinary challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I want you to assure you that health and safety are our priorities at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. As we prepared for the pandemic, the hospital reacted quickly to care for ...
The World Food Prize Foundation hosted its 9th annual Iowa Youth Institute (IYI) yesterday featuring the participation of 264 students and 110 teachers from 93 Iowa high schools. This virtual, day-long event was the first of its kind for the IYI supported by over 90 experts from across Iowa. ...
Concern mounts as the turmoil in meat processing is evident in Iowa and across the nation admist the COVID-19 pandemic. Iowa Premium at Tama has been back in operation after a short shutdown while the Tyson pork plant at Waterloo is shuttered. But not everything has stopped by a long shot. ...