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Summer improvements coming to North Tama

North Tama School District will undergo several renovation projects over the summer to address issues " long overdue" for improvement, according to North Tama Superintendent David Hill."We're excited about the improvements that will be taking place over this summer," Hill said. "I know our kids ...

North Tama establishes new wrestling program

With Gladbrook-Reinbeck choosing to not continue their sharing agreement with North Tama for wrestling after 25 years, the Redhawk wrestling program will continue alone with a brand new coach and hope for the future.The decision came as the North Tama Board of Education approved their sharing ...

Pool expect to open Memorial Day weekend

A brand new Traer Municipal Pool is expected to open its doors next month just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer break.The new pool, located on Linn Street, replaces the old pool used by Traer residents for the past 35 years. In addition to keeping old ...

Harrington celebrates 100th birthday March 9

On Friday, March 9th Estella Harrington will be celebrating her 100th Birthday. An open house for Estella will be held at the Sunnycrest Care Center in Dysart from 2-4:30pm and a Birthday Party will be held from 7-8pm. The Not Half-Bad Quartet from the Methodist Church will be singing for her ...

Pancake Breakfast, Bake Sale in Clutier

Sunday, February 18 is the annual Clutier Fire Department pancake breakfast at the Clutier Fire Station.Serving will be from 8am to 12pm. This breakfast helps support the fire department in their endeavors to keep the community safe. For the last two years, the Clutier Public Library has held ...

Natasha JoAnn Murty

Natasha JoAnn Murty was born on November 11, 2017 weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20.5 in. long.She is welcomed home by her parents Clint and Tiffany Murty, as well as big sister Rachael and big brother Levi.Grandparents are: Karen Murty of Toledo; John Murty of Toledo; Claudy Dubbage of Big ...

Krug celebrates 90th birthday

Erving Krug will be celebrating his 90th birthday. He was born on January 23, 1928. He has four children, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to: Arlington Place, 95 D Ave., Grundy Center, IA 50638.

This Week at the Movies… Ferdinand

Showing this weekend at the Traer Theatre is the new animated family movie "Ferdinand." Ferdinand, is a giant bull with a big heart. He is mistaken for a dangerous beast and is captured and torn from his home and family. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team for the ...

Haacks celebrate 40th anniversary

Dennis Haack and Ursula States were united in marriage on December 3, 1977 at the Peace United Church in Gladbrook, Iowa. They make their home at 1275 170th St., Gladbrook, IA 50635.

Joan Raye Thompson

Joan Raye Thompson was born August 20 in Dubuque, Iowa, weighing seven pounds eight ounces, and measuring 21 inches long.Joan is the third child of Elizabeth and Nick Thompson of Dubuque. Grandparents are Julie (Otting) and David Poe of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Rebecca Christian and John Patience ...