We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! We made it through the weekend and missed the big snow so let’s look ahead with what’s coming up in the next 30 days. November 26 is the Christmas tree lighting with a lot going on for both young and old. There will be horse drawn trolley rides, ...
Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook wholeheartedly called Pastor Joseph Hackett as Pastor beginning January 2, 2019. Co-chair of the Search Committee Jeanne Paustian said, “ We were impressed with Pastor Hackett with the first interview. He was so enthusiastic, had great speaking ...
Two Canadians die and end up in Hell. The devil decides to pay them a visit, so he walks into their room and sees them talking and laughing. Confused, he asks them why they’re happy. They tell him, “Well, we’re so sick of the cold where we’re from, and this place is nice and toasty.” ...
Four men who are not residents of the United States currently are being held in the Tama County and Marshall County jails- three on Tama Police charges and one on Tama County Sheriff's Office charges according to information from the jail. Roberto Morales, a/k/a Roberto Morales-Diaz, 38, faces ...
Tama County District Court Before Judge Ian K. Thornhill in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Alex Richard Deike, 27, Wellsburg, Iowa, was found in contempt of court. He was ordered to serve 50 days in jail and to be returned to a residential correctional facility. He was also ...
Abuse and assault victims in Tama County received shelter and support in a total of 39 cases from the ACCESS (Assault Care Center Enhancing Safety and Support) Tess Cody, exectutive director, reported to Tama County Supervisors during their Monday morning, Nov. 26, session. The period covered ...
More than 130 ladies gathered to celebrate Gladbrook Women's Club Annual Holiday Happenings celebration Monday night. Women from the surrounding area joined with the community to share familiar stories with each other and make new stories to share in the future.Guests entered the Memorial ...
By Margaret Thomsen The Grand Opening of the Gladbrook Family Pharmacy was very well supported as Gladbrook and the surrounding community welcomed the new business. The Tama County Cattlemen grilled burgers and the Pharmacy served the meal. Owner Pharmacist Tim Madsen, Pharmacist Derek ...
Two sons work for their father on the family’s farm. The younger brother had for some years been given more responsibility and allowance, and one day the older brother asks his father to explain why. The father says, “First, go to the Kelly’s farm and see if they have any geese for sale ...
Official Tama County results following canvass by the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Nov. 14: Total voters- 7,365 - 66.17% of eligible registered U.S. Rep District 1 Abby Finkenauer (D) 3,257 Rod Blum (R) 3,780 Troy Hageman (L) 239 Governor: Fred Hubbell (D) 3,238 Kim Reynolds (R) ...