10 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 3, 2006

Kyle Gorres participated in the Shrine All Star Football Game which took place on July 22 at Jack Trice Stadium.

Gems Antiques and other Fine Things in Grundy Center offers convenient way to eat healthy.

G-R School Board meet and accepts AE milk bid.

Nick Bowman receives 5 year service conservation award.

Class of 1991 celebrate 15th year class reunion.

Class of 1956 celebrate 50th year class reunion.

Bruce J. Stephan, 62, Reinbeck, died July 23 at Holiday Lake.

Edna Jensen, 92, Voorhies, died July 26 at Sartori Hospital.

Verna Stackhouse, 88, Reinbeck, died July 24 at Allen Hospital.

Cedar Valley Hospice raises over $43,000 at the 14th annual Ride N’ Stride Fund raising held on July 15.

20 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 1, 1996

Rathman Trust gives $75,000 Allen Hospital to put towards Phase II of Campus Development.

The State Library of Iowa announced that the Reinbeck Library is now a State accredited library.

Guy Benham, 85, Reinbeck, died July 30 at Allen Hospital.

Dorothy Ramsey, 96, Reinbeck, died July 29 at Parkview.

Anna M. Rund, 78, Traer, died July 23 at Sunrise Care Center in Traer.

Alvin Hook, 79, Grundy Center, died July 24 at Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook.

Mildred Vokum, 79, Traer, died July 25 at Sunrise Care Center in Traer.

Arnold Siems, 78, Lincoln, died July 28 at the Marshalltown Hospital.

Dennis Petersen & Patricia Baldwin were married July 26 in Charles City.

30 YEARS AGO

JULY 31, 1986

Theresa Frohwein & Mark Petersen were married June 27.

Wesley Mooty, 92, Grundy Center, died July 30.

Henry Meester, 92, Grundy Center, died July 30.

Jo E. Funke, 28, Reinbeck, died July 28.

Eilert Meyer, 96, Grundy Center, died recently.

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Billerbeck of Roland, are parents of a daughter born July 26.

Mr. & Mrs. Curt Harris, Columbia, MO. are parents of a son born August 1.

40 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 12, 1976

Construction is under way on a structure on Hwy 175 by Ernie Larsen.

Mr. & Mrs. Russ Thede are parents of a daughter born July 29.

Mr. & Mrs. Otto Mertens observed their 50th wedding anniversary in Forsyth, MO.

Dale Callies, Hudson, owner of a Waterloo wrecker service, is facing an $800,000 lawsuit by Joan Courtney, administrator of David Courtney Estate following his death by accidental electrocution.

50 YEARS AGO

AUGUST 11, 1966

A delegation of the Reinbeck Commercial Club asked the Reinbeck Town Council for a full-time night policeman.

Emil Willer resigned as town water superintendent.

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Olsen, Virginia Beach, VA. are parents of a son born August 4.

Raymond Roum, 61, died August 9 at Tama County Home.