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Letters to the Editor

G-R School Board By Madeline Mussig

The Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Board Meeting was called to order on Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. by Board president Josh Hemann. Karen Mussig, visitor, spoke to the board about the recent decision to close the Gladbrook attendance center. The agenda for the meeting was approved. There was much ...

G-R Advisory Committee By Madeline Mussig

On March 24, 2015 the Gladbrook-Reinbeck District Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Superintendent Shawn Holloway at 6:30. The focus of the meeting was career and tech highlights. Presentations were heard from three G-R high school teachers: Brady Swenson (shop teacher), ...

Tama Co. Supervisors By: Joyce Wiese

Monday morning, March, 30, the Tama County Board of Supervisors, Larry Vest, Kendall Jordan and Dan Anderson, met with a Tama County Farmer, Joe Mattingly and his attorney, Steve Kenkel, along with several people representing the John Deere Company, to discuss the rezoning of some farm land ...

Yalden – “Communicate with your child”

Jeff Yalden, internationally known motivational speaker, told those attending the Parent Session at GMG, "The point of my visit is to inspire you to have greater communication with your family.""How much time does the average American parent spend in meaningful conversation with their child ...

National Honor Society Induction By: Gabriella Gruen

On March 12 GMG Dorothy Heiberger Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members in the GMG lunch room. A formal ceremony followed by refreshments filled the evening's hours. The present members, including Olivia Barritt, Alec Bovenmyer, Gabriella Gruen, Kenna Krier, Joshua Gruen, ...

Gladbrook Farmers Market looking for Vendors

The weather is warming up and we are all looking for more outdoor activities. Beginning the first Wednesday in June the Gladbrook Farmers Market will begin again, but we need your help!! To be able to continue this service to the community we are in need of vendors! If you are a baker, crafter, ...

Tama County Supervisors By: Joyce Wiese

Lyle Brehm, Tama County Engineer, told the Tama County Board of Supervisors Monday morning, March 23, that work on the Gladbrook bridge is proceeding as expected with PCI doing the work. Brehm says gravel is being hauled by contractors and as soon as the weather is more predictable, more work ...

GMG Jazz Band to perform at Iowa Jazz Championships By Margaret Thomsen

The GMG High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Dan Lastovka, will be participating in class 1A at the 40th Annual Iowa Jazz Championships. The event will be on Tuesday, March 31st. The GMG will perform at 8:30 A.M. in the Community Choice Credit Union@Veteran’s Memorial in Des ...

Fisher Donates to Gladbrook Fire Department

Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) recently donated $500 of his unused legislative expenses to the Gladbrook Fire Department. The department will use the money for a projector system to be used in the meeting room for training. This year, Rep. Fisher has donated $11,500 to Volunteer Fire Departments ...