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Tama County Pork Producers Banquet

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The Tama County Pork Producers annual banquet was held January 18, 2020, at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. A delicious meal of pork loin and ribs was catered by Spanky's restaurant in Gladbrook.President, Phil McKenna, called the meeting to order and introduced all dignitaries in the ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-How are you doing?

Local Columns

First we all measured this situation by days and then by weeks and now the days string together and I’m not always sure if it is Tuesday or Wednesday. By now, we are seasoned pandemic participants. We know how to kill a month by staying inside and following the rules. Cross that one off the ...

Looking Back

Local Columns

30 years ago April 27, 1990 In honor of Earth Day, several boys from Pack 394 planted a Crimson King Maple tree on the west side of the shelter house in the Garwin Park. Kathryn Kunch, council member heading the Parks Department, was on hand to help find a location for the tree. Thanks to ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-For the class of 2020

Local Columns

It isn’t supposed to be like this. But life is hardly ever predictable or fair. Everyone – all of us – are sacrificing at some level. The current nationwide – worldwide – situation is touching each of us in a truly personal way. I don’t want to dismiss or make light of anyone’s ...

Looking Back

Local Columns

30 years ago April 20, 1990 E. Lynn Reinhard, Gladbrook, was the lucky winner of $500 on Wed. April 18 when he purchased a “Winner Take All” Lottery ticket at the Gladbrook Bowl. The Community Women’s Club served 51 area merchants for a luncheon Monday at the Memorial Building in honor ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-For the class of 2020

Local Columns

It isn’t supposed to be like this. But life is hardly ever predictable or fair. Everyone – all of us – are sacrificing at some level. The current nationwide – worldwide – situation is touching each of us in a truly personal way. I don’t want to dismiss or make light of anyone’s ...