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Letters to the Editor

One for the ages

REINBECK - Cam Kickbush has hit numerous clutch baskets throughout his four years as a Rebel.The one that got him to 1,000 career points won't be forgotten anytime soon.Connecting on a go-ahead jumper near the free throw line with 1:52 to play, Kickbush helped the Class 1A No. 1 ...

GR student showcases her talent

One of the things you soon realize as a teacher is the fact that EVERY student you have possesses some talent you may or may not be aware of. The trick is to find that talent and put it to good use. At times these talents just come out of nowhere and, at least for me, often times blow you away. ...

Tama Co. Supervisors By: Joyce Wiese

In spite of the snowstorm that hit Tama County Sunday night the Tama County Board of Supervisors, Larry Vest, Kendall Jordan and Dan Anderson, met for their weekly meeting Monday morning. Monday, February 9, 2015, has been set for the canvas for the Hawkeye Community college Special ...

New emergency alert system coming for Tama County residents

CodeRED emergency notification alerts for Tama County residents are soon to be replaced by a state-wide system - Alert Iowa. Mindy Benson, coordinator of Tama County Emergency Management - E911, told Central Iowa Press in an email response the county-wide 911 Board had approved the switch at ...

Tama County Court News

Tama County District Court Before Judge Robert E. Sosalla in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Billy Wayne Fowler, 51, Traer, pleaded guilty to domestic abuse assault, 2nd offense. He was fined and assessed court costs totaling $1,050 and sentenced to two days in jail with ...

Letter to the Editor-Boyer

Dear Editor, 5 years ago I was living in Cedar Falls. Truthfully, I loved it. Close to work, fun activities, a lot of parks, entertainment, shopping and we were part of a great community. My husband worked long hours in Waverly so it was the perfect spot for us. One problem, I had one ...

Message From Our Mayor

February is sure coming in like a lion – hope it goes out like a lamb and March has a better start. It’s the first day of February and we have 8 to 10 inches of snow with 20 to 40 mph winds. The temperature is dropping too. What more could we ask for? I hope everyone remembers the snow ...

Herman Lenz

Dear Editor,Would that hunter harassment law stand constitutional challenge? See the Iowa Constitution , article 1 bill of rights section 6. Why are hunters a privileged group? Our lawmakers cater to the places where the MONEY comes from, but it doesn't come from the animal rights people. Such ...

Deanna Schmidt-Davis

Dear Editor,WE ARE G-R!Many years ago when the Gladbrook and Reinbeck schools decided to consolidate it was an emotional issue. Many folks from Gladbrook did not want it to happen. I guess most of the people that opposed it in Gladbrook feared losing our school altogether. When the high school ...

Carolyn Moe

Dear Editor,Build Community with Three Simple RulesIn my December reflection, I referenced a small book called, Three Simple Rules by Bishop Rueben P. Job.* After attending the open forum meeting of the GR School Board last Wednesday, my thoughts were brought back to this simple, but not easy, ...