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Letters to the Editor

Gladbrook Auxiliary 100th Birthday

The Gladbrook American Legion hosted a 100th birthday party for the Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary on Mon., March 16th, at the Memorial Building. The delicious ham dinner was catered by Hometown Family Market. Everyone enjoyed birthday cake. The tables were decorated with lighted red and ...

Letter to the Editor-Timmer

Editor This is written to give the town of Gladbrook a huge congrats! My dad has been a resident in the dementia unit as Westbrook Acres for the past two years and my mom has been there for six months. I have never been so impressed with the care, activities and meals that Westbrook has! All ...

Tama Co. Disaster Emergency Declaration

Tama County Supervisors unanimously approved the Declaration on Monday morning, March 30, during their regular meeting conducted on the internet using the Zoom Service which provides for meetings to take place with participants at different locations. To view or take part on Zoom the Tama ...

Tama County Community Foundation Distributes $137,324 to Local Organizations

The Tama County Community Foundation (TCCF) announced $137,324 in grant funding to 34 projects of organizations serving Tama County as part of its 2020 grant cycle. The grant decisions were determined prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on communities and nonprofits. Nonprofits ...

Schrock is sole candidate for Democrat nomination for Tama County Sherif

Jeff Schrock, Toledo, is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for Tama County Sheriff in the June 2 Primary. He is the only Democrat on the blot for sheriff. Qualifications;` I have a AA Degree In Police Science, 25 Years Law Enforcement Experience; Served as Police Chief Meskwaki Nation; ...

Republican County Convention Held

Tama County Republican Women hosted 52 delegates from county-wide to the Tama County Republican Convention Saturday, March 14th at the Reinig Center in Toledo. The event was chaired by retired judge Moe McWhirter of Traer. South Tama High School junior Hope Werner and Tama County Attorney, ...

Peace Church bids farewell to Pastor and Chris Hackett By Margaret Thomsen

Peace United Church of Christ bid a sad farewell to Pastor Joe and Chris Hackett. They are going back to WI to care for his seriously ill father and brother. The congregation honored the Hackett’s with a special service and potluck. The couple have been heavily involved with the Gladbrook ...