My dad left school after the eighth grade to help out on the family farm. I don’t know for sure but I’m guessing all of his five brothers did the same. His seven sisters as well. Graduating from high school wasn’t a given in those days – especially if your dad needed help on the farm. ...
10 YEARS AGO APRIL 1, 2010 Abbey Robertson and Dianna Storey Bartness both formerly from Reinbeck, will be participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc. Team in training marathon in San Diego. CA. Reinbeck elementary 3rd grade student Tyson Creswell will be honored at an award ceremony ...
My husband and I have the privilege of taking care of our grand daughter during the week when my daughter and son-in-law are at work. Of course I think she is the cutest baby in the whole wide world, but I usually keep those thoughts to myself. Scandinavians (like me) dislike both ...
“Noah’s Love” 3rd Annual Fundraiser scheduled for March 21, will be postponed. The Ohrt’s and the Dugan’s are working out details to get Noah’s Love fundraiser rescheduled at a later date. Everyone stay safe and keep your tickets”!
Statement from Mayor Keith Sash Due to Governor Reynolds declaration made on March 17, 2020, the Gladbrook Theater and the Gladbrook Fitness & Wellness Center will be closed until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2020. The Governors declaration also states restaurants and bars (other than ...
I wanted to provide an update to you all who have not…We have created a “Westbrook Acres” Facebook page that we are hoping will connect families and friends throughout this process. Please request to join and we will accept request. I also want to let you all know that it is imperative ...
Peace United Church of Christ bid a sad farewell to Pastor Joe and Chris Hackett. They are going back to WI to care for his seriously ill father and brother. The congregation honored the Hackett’s with a special service and potluck. The couple have been heavily involved with the Gladbrook ...
Tama County District Court Before Judge Kevin McKeever in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Jared Joseph Troxell, 46, Tiffin, Iowa, entered a written guilty plea to 1st offense drunken driving. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with all but four days suspended and credited ...
There were no public comments Monday morning on a plan which will result in combining a pair of Tama County general obligation bond issues, a part of termed a refunding loan agreement. The remaining amount due on the original $7 million in bonds issued in 2013 to pay for road improvements is ...
The GMG Jazz Band played in the North East Iowa Band Directors Contest at Hudson on March 7. The Band played very well and came home with second place. That honor coupled with the placing at the Coe College Festival earned the GMG Jazz Band a slot at the State Jazz Band Competition to be held ...