We had a good rain this weekend at 1 ? inches. The farmers needed it for the crops and pastures and it helps green up our yards here in town. Most of the yards look great being freshly mowed. Thanks to everyone for getting their yards looking great. I will only have to send out a few ...

Miss Sadie Cahalan, 2017 Tama County Fair Queen has been representing Tama County at fair activities, parades, and other events throughout the year. her reign will soon be coming to and end. Sadie, daughter of Robert and Kisha Cahalan of Gladbrook has participated in a wide variety of school ...

For nearly 99 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days to remind America that millions have sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation strong and free. Members of the Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary distributed poppies in Gladbrook and Lincoln on Wed., May 9th. This is ...

DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2018 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1, 2018. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 ...

Members of the Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary distributed poppies on Gladbrook Main Street and Caseys Fri., May 11th. The Auxiliary would like to thank all the businesses for the courtesies extended to the members. All proceeds from poppy sales go to our veterans and their families. Lisa Reinhard ...

A challenge from the Northwest Clergy Association was put before you called 88 Keys in 88 Days. You reached our goal of 88 keys in 28 days! The piano for Westbrook Acres has been ordered and was to arrive the middle of May. Oops! Word was received last week that the piano is on back order for a ...

As the GMG 2017-18 school year comes to a close, so do the teaching careers of two GMG teachers. Mrs. Phyllis Rodgers will retire following a 42-year stint at Garwin and GMG. Mrs. Anne Barloon will retire from GMG, having come in 2004.A Retirement Open-house is planned for Saturday, May 12 in ...

The Gladbrook American Legion is proud to have chosen a special Junior student to attend Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge, June 10-15, 2018. Preston Goos, son of Sam and Shanna Goos, grandson of Jackie (late Stan), and Maynard and Pam Wedmore, and great grandson of Fuzzy (late Peewee) all of ...

DES MOINES - The Iowa Center for the Book honored 18 student readers from across Iowa as winners and honorable mentions for the 2018 Iowa Letters About Literature awards program at a ceremony on Friday, April 27 at the Urbandale Public Library. Award-winning Iowa author Michelle Edwards gave ...

The Garwin Library Roof Fundraiser is proud to report that a total of $3265.00 has been raised toward the new roof. The Pork Loin Supper was well attended and there were lots of baked goodies donated for the bake sale. Area youngsters and the Garwin Roughriders 4-H Club assisted with serving ...