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Letters to the Editor

Chad Mussig

Dear Santa,It's that time of year again. I know that you have received Christmas letters from my children already, but this year I really would like you to give consideration to me, a GR parent. I have been pretty good, I even got up the Christmas lights in November like my wife had asked. I ...

Rick Gersema

They called us"NIMBYs"As I sit down to put some thoughts on paper about a very deep concern that is very close to my families heart, I keep reflecting on something that was said about me and a host of others in a community meeting some months ago as we discussed the Rock Island Clean Line's ...

Letter to the Editor-Chad Mussig

Dear Santa, It's that time of year again. I know that you have received Christmas letters from my children already, but this year I really would like you to give consideration to me, a GR parent. I have been pretty good, I even got up the Christmas lights in November like my wife had asked. ...

Tama Co. Court News

Tama County District Court A rural Toledo man was sentenced to terms of 25 years and five years in prison to be served consecutively on Dec. 5 in Tama County District Court in Toledo. The judgments were handed down by Judge Mitchell E. Turner. Robert John Thede Sr., 65, pleaded guilty to ...

Tama Co. Supervisors By: Joyce Wiese

Monday mornings meeting, December 15, revealed three bids for the ten acres of pasture land for rent. Chairman Dan Anderson opened the bids with these results. Bid No. 1 from Ryan and Susan Crain for $750 per year or $75.00 an acre, Bid No.2 from Annette Katouc for $1750 per year or $175. 00 ...

G-R School Board By Marcy Knaack

Thursday evening many residents from the communities of Gladbrook and Reinbeck attended the special meeting/work session of the Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Board as they are interested and concerned about the future of G-R. At the special meeting the board accepted the resignations of Martin ...

Kid’s Shopping Day

Wow, the 4thannual Kids Shopping Day was a huge success. The weather was warm and dry, and, finally, “Kids Black Saturday” arrived. The shoppers were lined up and ready to make out their shopping list for their loved ones even before 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13th, at Peace Church. The ...

Exclusive – Santa Claus interview By Betty Dahms

As we all know, at Christmas Santa Claus is one busy man. There are so many houses to leave presents at and so many cookies to eat that Santa usually doesn't have time to stop and chat with the local newspaper, but Santa gave the perfect Christmas present to the Northern-Sun Print when he ...

Tama County Court News

Tama County District Court Before Judge Stephen R. Jackson Jr. in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Stacy Leigh Rook, 43, Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of pseudoephedrine as a precursor with intent to manufacture, distribute or make with an intent to use ...