30 Years Ago August 11, 1989 The Gladbrook City Council authorized the refurbishing of the tennis court in the City Park. The courts are painted green with the secondary boundary painted in white and the rest of the court is painted in red. Gladbrook was printed on the south wall. ...

During the summer months, I enjoy going barefoot and dipping my feet into the lake. My husband and I experience our own version of a pedicure when we wade in a shallow sandbar and the minnows swimming there nibble on our toes. It scared me at first – and grossed me out to be honest – to ...

Q: What draws people to the Iowa State Fair year after year? A: With countless attractions, there’s something for everyone at the Iowa State Fair. This world famous agricultural and industrial exposition began 165 years ago and has grown into the largest family friendly celebration in the ...

10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 27, 2009 Jill Collins and nine of her friends will walk 60 miles for Susan Korman benefit on Aug 21-23. Orville Backens, formerly of Reinbeck, now of Rockford, Ill. will celebrate his 100th birthday. Class of ‘49 held their 60th class reunion on July 28 at the Reinbeck ...

During the summer months, I enjoy going barefoot and dipping my feet into the lake. My husband and I experience our own version of a pedicure when we wade in a shallow sandbar and the minnows swimming there nibble on our toes. It scared me at first – and grossed me out to be honest – to ...

Q: What draws people to the Iowa State Fair year after year? A: With countless attractions, there’s something for everyone at the Iowa State Fair. This world famous agricultural and industrial exposition began 165 years ago and has grown into the largest family friendly celebration in the ...

10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 20, 2009 Presbyterian church loaded a semi donated by Scott & Chris Schildroth bound for Ky. G-R Athletic Booster Club held a golf tournament. Marie Martins will celebrate her 90th birthday on August 9 at Westview Estates. Harriett Schultz and Marion White were ...

My grandbaby has started talking. One of her first words was “water.” It’s a multi-tasking multi-purpose word in her life. When she’s in the bath she’s surrounded by water. When she’s in the lake she swims in water. When it rains, water falls down on her from the sky to create ...

30 Years Ago August 4, 1989 Jill Shari Dierks and Douglas Alan Lutes exchanged wedding vows on July 1. Parents of the couple are Al and Lois Dierks of Gladbrook and Bob and Sharon Lutes of Conrad. Announcement is being made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Vicki Vlotho and Terry ...

My grandbaby has started talking. One of her first words was “water.” It’s a multi-tasking multi-purpose word in her life. When she’s in the bath she’s surrounded by water. When she’s in the lake she swims in water. When it rains, water falls down on her from the sky to create ...