This year, at the end of April, my family and I were in our backyard enjoying the stars when we observed something shocking coming out of the northwestern night sky. It was a string of very bright lights that took our breath away. Upon realizing that they were satellites, I went to the internet ...
To the Editor: As our nation rises to meet the extraordinary challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I want you to assure you that health and safety are our priorities at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. As we prepared for the pandemic, the hospital reacted quickly to care for ...
Next week your community newspaper will have a new name, fresh look and more content.On May 22, Tama/Grundy Newspapers is introducing the Sun Courier. This combined newspaper will continue to serve the communities of Gladbrook and Reinbeck and will deliver to your mailbox as usual on Friday. ...
When to allow the various Tama County government buildings to reopen will be on the agenda on Monday, May 18, for the Board of Supervisors. Members discussed what their next step should be during the Zoom electronic regular board meeting on May 11. Only the Tama County Courthouse doors have ...
To the Editor: As our nation rises to meet the extraordinary challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I want you to assure you that health and safety are our priorities at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. As we prepared for the pandemic, the hospital reacted quickly to care for ...
Mother’s Day is fast approaching - again. Last year, I had one of my best ever. I had a new granddaughter to hold and love. All my kids, who are grown or nearly so were on hand to help celebrate. I give thanks for them nearly every day. I am lucky and blessed. (Not necessarily in that ...
10 YEARS AGO May 20, 2010 On May 6 Mr Boheman and 12 environmental science students went to Pilgrim Heights for their annual sojourn with nature. Sarah Draffen was initiated into the University of Northern Iowa Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society on Sunday, April 28. Dean ...
Mother’s Day is fast approaching - again. Last year, I had one of my best ever. I had a new granddaughter to hold and love. All my kids, who are grown or nearly so were on hand to help celebrate. I give thanks for them nearly every day. I am lucky and blessed. (Not necessarily in that ...
30 Years Ago May 25, 1990 The Gladbrook American Legion has built a new Flag Display Case, with the help of Ivan Gethmann for providing a heated building to construct the case in, Legion members Dale Osten, Chuck Weckersham, Bill Pippert, Roger Sievers, Dennis Haack, Elwood Sievers, Dick ...
The Holy Grudge Match I think I have finally outgrown it. I can remember watching the old black and white TV as a kid. My four brothers and I would sit on the floor and would not miss TV wrestling. Ten minutes after it started one of the smaller ones came flying off the the top rope, also ...