GLADBROOK – The 12th annual Kids Shopping Day held last Saturday, Dec. 14, was one to remember. The weather was very icy but all in all it was a highly successful day with shoppers lined up and ready to make out their shopping list well before noon. (Editor’s note: The event was delayed ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion and Auxiliary enjoyed a Christmas supper on Dec. 11, with Jr. Auxiliary members and their families in attendance as well. During the supper, the Juniors conducted their annual Candlelight Christmas Program. The girls explained the meaning of the ...
IOWA – What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest! More than 40 parks including Union Grove State Park near Gladbrook (details below) are hosting either a guided group hike or suggesting a self-guided hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1, ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Senior Dinner in the Festival of Trees on Dec. 6. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. June Bessman played Christmas carols before the dinner and many enjoyed walking around and viewing the ...
GLADBROOK – It was a cold blustery night for Gladbrook’s 27th annual Christmas Tree Lighting and 19th annual Festival of Trees held in tandem on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Those who braved the weather noticed a few changes like the tree was lighted ahead of time, the horse-drawn wagon rides were ...
The Gladbrook Auxiliary members met on Dec. 2 and made popcorn balls for the Santa Sacks. The group made 400 balls. Trudi Scott made caramel corn for the Westbrook Acres Santa Sacks. The Santa Sacks were handed out at the Gladbrook Tree Lighting by Santa Claus in the Festival of Trees on Dec. ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Legion and Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 11, for their Christmas Supper at 6:30 p.m. The Jr. Auxiliary will be conducting a Candlelight Christmas Program. All food is furnished. Hostesses are Becky Fevold, Katie Auer, and Anna Miller. The Auxiliary will have ...
GLADBROOK – The 12th annual 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 ...
GLADBROOK – The Northwest Tama County Food Pantry would like to thank the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Student Council for hosting a recent food drive. Their donation to the food pantry in Gladbrook is greatly appreciated. Seniors Vanessa Arvizu-Ersland, left, and Natalee Brinkman delivered the ...
Every year during National Education Week, Gladbrook Auxiliary Unit 127 recognizes employees of the GMG School staff. They each received a theater box of candy. In the left photo, Auxiliary Education Chrm Sue Koster, center, is pictured presenting gifts to 7-12 staff members including (from ...