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G-R musical receives state award

Gladbrook-Reinbeck has been recognized with the following award and honor for their March production FreakyFriday as part of the 2021 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards(IHSMTA), presented by EMC Insurance Companies: Distinguished Scene - “Go” Iowa PBS will broadcast a year-end Awards ...

Bruene honored by Urban Tree  Council

The Iowa Urban Tree Council announced Cheryl Bruene as an Outstanding Professional in Urban Forestry. The award was presented virtually as part of the 30th Annual Urban Forestry Awards Ceremony held on April 8. Bruene is the executive director for Tama County Iowa State University Extension ...

Gov. Reynolds vists Reinbeck childcare center

The Little Rebels Learning Center (LRLC) in Reinbeck hosted Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg for a facility tour and discussion on March 11. Reynolds indicated she chose the child care center as she was interested in learning about the successes the organization has seen in partnering ...

Blizzard warning issued for Thursday

A blizzard warning has been issued for Tama County on Thursday. Sustained winds with heavy snow is expected for Thursday’s forecast. Travel is not recommended. The Tama County Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Thursday has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 ...

Fall blood drive at GMG

The GMG National Honor Society and GMG FFA Chapter will be holding the first Fall GMG Blood Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the new gym at the high school. Donating blood is a great way to be involved in your community and help others at the same time. For every ...

Gladbrook club seeking plastic for planters

The Gladbrook Community Women’s Club is moving ahead with their project of purchasing new recycled plastic planters for Main Street with an opportunity for you to participate. Bring your used grocery bags to Hometown Family Market on Wednesday morning October 28 at 11 a.m. and you can help ...

Halloween night set for Gladbrook

The Gladbrook City Council and Commercial Club have made plans for Halloween Saturday, October 31. The council set beggar’s hours from 6-8pm and Commercial Club is organizing Trunk-or-Treating on Main Street during the same hours. The Methodist Church women will be passing out hot dog sack ...

Pesticide course offered October 28

Toledo, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County office will offer the Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach ...

Back to school, finally

After 161 days watching, waiting, video chatting, and quarantining; students and staff at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District finally had the opportunity to return to class. The first day of school came on Monday and was met with excitement and anticipation as school staff have been ...

Cultivating compassion

Five years ago, Holy Family Parish-St Gabriel Churchl parishioners started a small project which has now turned into 2000 pounds of vegetables harvested in the past year. Brenda Davis is a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Gabriel’s Church. Davis along with under 10 others from the church ...