News Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Gamblers Anonymous Meeting will be Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Room 135, Linn Hall on the Kirkwood Campus in Cedar Rapids. For more information call: 888-771-6771..
WOW Group The WOW Group will meet Wednesday, February 4, at Gifts of Grace.
Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary The Gladbrook Jr. Auxiliary will meet on Sat., Feb. 7th, 9:30 at Westbrook Acres to make Valentine favors for the Country Care Living facility. Chairmen are Jodi Betts, Beth Miller, and Jackie Sherman.
Gladbrook Legion Pancake Breakfast The Gladbrook American Legion will be having a pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 22, 7-1pm at the Memorial Bldg with proceeds toward their scholarship fund. They will be serving bisquits/gravy, eggs, toast, sausage and their famous pancakes. Come join them!
Gladbrook Legion & Auxiliary The Gladbrook Legion & Auxiliary will meet on Mon., Feb. 9th with a 6:30 supper furnished by the Auxiliary. Hostesses are Jeanne Paustian, Karen Pieper, and Sue Koster. Each group will have their own meetings following the supper.
Grief Healers Support Group Iowa River Hospice hosts a Grief Healers Support Group at Iowa River Hospice 206 W Church S, Marshalltown, on Feb. 5th @ 1:00-2:00 pm. This group meets at the same time and place the first Thursday of each month. We are open to all individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Grief is a healthy and natural response to death. It is difficult to process. Come join us in our journey of healing. If questions call 753-7704. Spousal Support Group Iowa River Hospice hosts a Spousal Support Group at Hyvee in Marshalltown on Feb. 8th @ 5pm. This group meets at the same time and place the second Sunday of each month for a meal, support and socialization (Usually not intended for newly bereaved persons). If questions, call 753-7704.
Jerry’s Barbershop Jerry’s Barbershop in Garwin will be CLOSED January 29-February 14. Daffodil Days Daffodils are a sign of spring and they are on their way! Purchase Daffodils from Kay Lowry (473-2625) January 23 thru February 8. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Crayon Corner Preschool Valentine Dinner and Dance The annual Crayon Corner Preschool Valentine Dinner and Dance fundraiser will be held Saturday, February 14th at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Social hour will begin at 6:00-7:00 p.m., silent auction will run from 6:00-7:30 p.m., dinner begins at 7:00 p.m., and the dance will start at 8:00 p.m. with the D.J.-Parties to Go. Please join us for an exciting evening! Tickets are available for $15.00 from any preschooler or board member! If you would like tickets, please contact Cynthia Eggers at 473-3213 or any other board member. Board members include Marcie Sienknecht, Nicole Engle, Karen Eggers, Jackie Sherman, Randy Sienknecht, and Denise Smoldt. Tama County Fair & Livestock Assoc. Tama County Fair & Livestock Association will meet Sunday, February 8 at 7:00 pm at the Extension Office in Toledo. On the agenda will be the Budget Committee report from the Board of Supervisors and Fair Sponsorship reports. Meeting has been changed from Feb 1.
Public Dance At Dysart The Novotny Trio from Montgomery, Minnesota will be playing in the Dysart Community Center in Dysart on Sunday, February 1st, from 1:00-5:00 P.M. The Band consists of a Father, Brother, Son Trio. Although new to this area, the band plays in four States and also on TV. Songs are vocalized in English, Czech and German. They have been nominated for the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame. Sponsored by the Polka Club of Iowa. The public is cordially invited to attend.
