The playground at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary will soon be sporting a few more engaging activities thanks to the efforts of kindergarten teacher Dayna Eckhoff. “Earlier this school year, Mrs.

Then they sat down and kept watch over him there.” Matthew 27:36 (ESV) “WERE YOU THERE when they crucified my Lord?” asks the old spiritual. Rembrandt van Rijn, the famous painter whose great art ...

Home health was once again the subject of discussion at the Monday, Feb. 23, Tama County Board of Supervisors meeting during ...

In last week’s feature story “The Pie Lady brings down the house – and feeds it, too,” the first names of Laura Bru’s husband and son were written incorrectly. Her husband is Ryan Bru (pictured, ...

The awards keep rolling in for the Marshalltown boys’ bowling team, even after the season has ended. The senior-laden Bobcat bowling squad was well-represented on the Class 3A All-District West team, ...

With their sound continuing to strike a chord far beyond Iowa’s music circuit, local favorite Katie and the Honky Tonks are hitting the highways and byways of America on tour next month — before ...

The following was posted to social media last month by the Garwin Enrichment League. The newspaper is publishing the full post as a courtesy to our readers. The Garwin Enrichment League, a 501(c)(3) ...

Yes, you heard correctly…I am running for reelection as Tama County Supervisor District 3, which includes the cities of Traer ...

After winning seven games in a row, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck girls basketball team (20-3) was hoping not to end up behind the eight ball in their Class 1A Region 8 final with Saint Ansgar (19-4) on ...

February 20 saw the passage of the first legislative funnel. This is a deadline lawmakers set to winnow down bills eligible ...