As we anticipate the end of winter some time soon, the Gladbrook Corn Carnival Corporation has been hard at work planning for the 93rd Corn Carnival celebration to be held June 25-28, 2015. Our theme for this year will be, “Hooked on Carnival.” As with all events of this size, it takes a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...