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Looking Back

30 yrs. ago March 2, 1990 Robin Sienknecht, 18, of Toledo, was killed Friday night in an accident just east of LeGrand. A Montour man was charged with OWI and involuntary manslaughter in the incident. Appointment of Christine A. Arp as Postmaster at Lincoln was announced by Thomas C. ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-Too many things all around

My aging dad lived alone for nearly 10 years after my mom died. But recently we all came to the conclusion that living alone was a lonely endeavor. That, accompanied by his increasing need for assistance with some things, led us to find him a new home. His moving to a new home meant cleaning ...

CWD update By: Nick Buseman, Grundy County Conservation Operation Supervisor

Looking back at the 2019/20 deer season many have different memories from the past season. For me it was a struggle; many hours spent in the field, with only meat to show for it. Another year done without a trophy. I had my chances but none came to fruition. To many, it was a great year ...

Looking Back ~ From the Archives of the Reinbeck Courier-By Laura Beard

10 YEARS AGO MARCH 11, 2010 Kevin Williams, County Conservation Director, received his 30 year service award on March 14. The Annual Grundy Co.Museum open house is scheduled on Sunday, March 14. Annual Gladbrook-Reinbeck Athletic Banquet will be held on March 20. Marlys Tomlinson, Traer, ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-Too many things all around

My aging dad lived alone for nearly 10 years after my mom died. But recently we all came to the conclusion that living alone was a lonely endeavor. That, accompanied by his increasing need for assistance with some things, led us to find him a new home. His moving to a new home meant cleaning ...

CWD update By: Nick Buseman, Grundy County Conservation Operation Supervisor

Looking back at the 2019/20 deer season many have different memories from the past season. For me it was a struggle; many hours spent in the field, with only meat to show for it. Another year done without a trophy. I had my chances but none came to fruition. To many, it was a great year ...

Looking Back ~ From the Archives of the Reinbeck Courier-By Laura Beard

10 Years Ago March 4, 2010 St. Gabriel’s Church celebrated their first anniversary on Feb 22. Cork Peterson of PCI received a Patriotic Employer Award. Brian Wrage and Lisa Sorensen will be married April 24 at Salem Church in Lincoln. Sara Freese and Jerin Thede announced wedding plans ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-Confessions of a super seasoned parent

When it comes to parenting, I’ve been around the block a time or two. Heck, I’ve practically worn out the course. My husband and I have even transitioned to the next generation of parenting, which is so great it can be described as “grand.” Our daughter and son-in-law are parents ...

Laity Reflection: Will You Share Yourself with Others This Year?

You may not remember, but the last article I wrote was called, “Will You Share Yourself with Others this Christmas?” So, this title may sound like a sequel. Sequels are ways that the author or film company hope to draw you into their new story, because you already saw some value or ...

Looking Back

30 yrs. ago Feb. 23, 1990 Gary and Deb Johnson are the proud parents of their first child, a daughter, Abby Jayne, born February 8 at 2:40 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 1/2 oz. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Keith and Lucy DeWitt and Bob and Esther Johnson all of Gladbrook. Mr. and ...