30 Years Ago November 24, 1989 Several break-ins in Gladbrook occurred last Sunday morning, November 19 between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Gaining entrance either through the front or back door of Mike’s Tap, Napa Auto, and Schade’s Lime & Rock were robbed of mostly cash and ...
Once upon a mountain top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first tree looked up at the stars and said, “I want to hold treasure. I want to be covered with gold and filled with precious stones. I’ll be the most beautiful treasure ...
Gladbrook's 23rd annual tree lighting was held on Wed., Nov. 20th. It was a beautiful warm November night. We believe this was the largest crowd we have ever had for a tree lighting, so that was exciting. Young and old alike really enjoyed the Frozen theme.The upper level of the City Center was ...
Kids’ Christmas Shopping Day is right around the corner. On Saturday, Dec. 14, our hometown folks will once again open the doors of Gladbrook’s Christmas Store, and also open their hearts a little bit wider to share their love with the children and families in our community. We hope you ...
The Gladbrook Public Library would like to take this opportunity to give a big Shout Out to the many, many community members that took a part in this year’s Haunted House!!!! Without the help of of all of you, this could never happen! A Big Thank You too, to the nearly 300 people that came ...
The Gladbrook Auxiliary members met on Nov. 15th and made popcorn balls for the Santa Sacks. The group made 400 balls. Karen Pieper made caramel corn for the Westbrook Acres Santa Sacks. The Santa Sacks are handed out at the Gladbrook Tree Lighting by Santa Claus in the Festival of Trees on ...
Tama County District Court Before Judge Ian K. Thornhill in Tama County District Court in Toledo: Timothy John Bullard, 41, rural Tama, admitted violation of terms of probation. His probation on a charge of failure to comply with sex offender registry requirements, 2nd or subsequent ...
On Monday the Tama County Board of Supervisors approved a measure to consolidate mental health and disability services under one employer blanket. Tama County services will continue to be provided through an office in Toledo. The local office is located at 211 West State Street. The change is ...
10 YEARS AGO DEC.. 3, 2009 A special recital in celebration of the gift of the late Ruth Strohbehn’s violin was celebrated in the UNI School of Music. G-/R cheerleaders are declared State Champs again. Idabelle McIntrye will celebrate her 80th birthday on Dec. 3rd. Grundy Co. Hospital ...
The end came quickly, as it often does for the best of beings. Our cat was old. We knew that. He’d been with us for 19 years and his bright light was growing dimmer. His candle was flickering. We all saw it and knew his truly majestic life was coming to an inevitable end. But it’s never ...