The Gladbrook Commercial Club is sponsoring the 19th annual Christmas tree lighting festivities on Main Street, Mon., Nov. 23rd, 5-7 p.m. The festivities will include the lighting and viewing of Gladbrooks annual "Festival of Trees" in the City Center. An evening of seasonal festivities and ...

Here it is Sunday, November 1st, the sun is shining, it’s 65 degrees and no wind. How much better can it get? It was the same last night - a beautiful, clear night for all the trick or treaters to be out. Jo and I enjoy having everyone stop by. Thank you parents for bringing your kids by ...

By Margaret ThomsenBeFriender Ministry - God's Love shared through listening - has a trained group of BeFrienders serving area churches.A BeFriender is a confidential listener, supporting persons, without giving advice or making judgments. The service is free. BeFriender Ministry is a national ...

Dear EditorWe appreciate that the importance of school leadership has been recognized by the State of Iowa with a proclamation signed by Gov. Branstad declaring October as Principals Month. It takes great leaders to get great results, especially during difficult times.As Iowans, we appreciate a ...

By Joyce Wiese Recently the old County Home, more recently known as Pheasant Ridge, was a subject of discussion of Tama County Supervisors Monday morning. The building is now empty and the water turned off. At the present time no decision has been made as to what should be done with the ...

Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. & Sr. High vocal students presented their Vocal Fall Concert on Thursday, October 22, in the auditorium at the Jr.-Sr. High building at Reinbeck. The choir students were directed by Rachel Keber and accompanied by Cherie Eckhoff.Rebel ChoirPart1Jocelyn Eiffler, ...

The 5th annual ‘Kids Shopping Day’ is being planned for Sat., Dec. 12th, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Christmas Store at Peace Church kids will be able to choose just the right gifts for their family absolutely free. While you are fall sorting or downsizing just remember that we need gently used ...

The Gladbrook Commercial Club will be hosting the 19th annual Gladbrook Tree Lighting Festivities on Mon., Nov. 23rd, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. It will also be the lighting of the 11th annual Festival of Trees in the City Center. Area businesses will be open promoting sales and a Holiday Ornament ...

By Joyce Wiese Tama County Supervisors Larry Vest, Kendall Jordan and Dan Anderson voted Monday morning for a resolution to re-appropriate funds for the Insurance/Human Resources Department. The Insurance/Human Resources Department has had a change in personnel and salaries and is going to ...

Thanks to the tenacity of GMG Sixth Grader Xander Bowers, the photo of his Great Uncle Stephen Hass will be added to the collage of the Garwin High School Class of 1965. For some unknown reason Stephan did not get a senior photo taken to be displayed with the rest of his class.Xander says his ...