By John Speer Editor jspeer @tamatoledonews.com Before Judge Robert E. Sosalla in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Erin Venessa Leeper, 33, Gladbrook, pleaded guilty to perjury and a sentencing date of April 14 was set. Leeper admitted registering to vote in the September, 2015, ...
The 100 Great Iowa Nurses award recognizes nurses that have made meaningful, lasting contributions to their patients, colleagues and the nursing profession, and are viewed as mentors to other nursing professionals. This year’s honorees exemplify all of the principles on which the 100 Great ...
Dear Editor, “We the People”, remember those three words? Please let’s stand up and voice our opinions on the nest judge that is selected for ‘our’ Supreme Court. Scalia’s “unexpected death” caught everyone off guard. He was a good conservative, honest and fair man. Let’s ...
Nine students were tapped for induction into the Dorothy Heiberger Chapter of the National Honor Society at GMG. The students were recognized during a student assembly. They will be officially inducted on March 8. To qualify for membership a grade point of 3.25 is required. Eligible students ...
By Joyce Wiese Monday morning, March 7, the Tama County Board of Supervisors, 1st District Larry Vest, 2nd District Kendall Jordan and 3d District Dan Anderson, met in regular session with County Engineer Lyle Brehm. Brehm was asked if he reports to the DOT on gas tax expenditures. Brehm ...
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary Student, Paul Brockett, placed first in the Knights of Columbus State Spelling Bee in Ames on March 6th. To be eligilble, Paul first place second at the District Spelling Bee and tied for first place in the Regional Spelling Bee.In all three competitions Paul and ...
Surprise in OregonI was teaching Avionics in an F101 Squadron. A Commander from a mountainside Radar site called me and asked if I taught Transistors. He added that he was short of technicians and couldn't send them to Texas and then be even more short of needed specialist. Transistors were ...
By Joyce Wiese Monday morning the Tama County Board of Supervisors met with Tama County Conservation officer Bob Etzel who had a request to transfer funds to the LAD account. Etzel stated he had received checks from the State of Iowa for $837.83 and $7758.11. The $837.83 check was from ...
As most of you know, Lori Bearden has resigned and taken a job as City Clerk of State Center. Lori has been a great asset to Gladbrook the past eight years and her knowledge and work ethics are the top of the line. She will be greatly missed by the council and me. We wish Lori the best of ...
By STEPHEN KOENIGSFELDCEDAR FALLS - For the second-straight year, the No. 6 Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys' basketball team is headed back to the state tournament. And for the first time ever, the Rebels are vying to defend the state championship.After an edgy, 49-41 victory against No. 10 ...