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Library News
August 5, 2012 We have a lot of large print books purchased in memory of Shirley Billerbeck: Within My Heart by Tamera Alexander, Three Times Blessed by Lori Copeland, A Man of His Word by Kathleen Fuller, Diamond... more »»
A hummingbird high rise?
August 5, 2012 Last week, I told you that my Missouri brother-in-law provided the inspiration for the column. This week it is my wife’s cousin from Nebraska that helped me out with the topic. more »»
Anna Wiese - The trial
August 5, 2012 Evidence against Emily Bennett was circumstantial, but strong. Her alleged motive was that she believed Anna exerted an immoral influence on her so. more »»
Looking Back
August 5, 2012 10 YES AGO AUGUST 1, 2002 Scott Peters, Gladbrook takes 3rd place at the Iowa State Trap Shoot on July 26. Reinbeck classes to begin on August 22. more »»
Library News
July 29, 2012 WANTED: Your memories of Al Bell! In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, Al Bell traveled the world and came to various schools (including Reinbeck) to give presentations. more »» 
Nest boxes aren’t just for flying birds anymore
July 29, 2012 The inspiration for this week’s column came from my brother-in-law, Earl, while having pizza the other evening. He lives in Missouri. more »» 
Anna Wiese Part 2 the investigation
July 29, 2012 On August 30, 1893, the day of Anna’s funeral, Albert “Bert” Isenhart, a 23 year old barber who previously worked in nearby Gladbrook and was known to admire Anna, was arrested for her murder. more »» 
Class of 1946 reunion
July 22, 2012 The Reinbeck High School Class of 1946 had their 66th class reunion at Morris Inn on Saturday noon, July 14th. Social hour was remembering past events or happenings in earlier years in school. more »» 
Library News
July 22, 2012 The library will have a display from the Grout Museum from Tuesday, July 17 until Tuesday, July 31. This “Voices of Iowa” kiosk includes an interactive T.V. more »»
There are a lot of racoons
July 22, 2012 There must be a lot of raccoons. There are a lot of raccoons. I can base that statement on a number of things. Number one would be on personal observation. more »»
The murder of Anna Wiese
July 22, 2012 August 26, 1893 was a late summer Saturday. Anna Wiese, when she decided to socialize after her chores, had no idea this would be her last. more »»
Looking Back
July 22, 2012 10 YEARS AGO JULY 18, 2002 Area youth from the Presbyterian Church will participate in Kids for Kentucky. They will be leaving July 20 and returning on July 27. more »»
Library News
July 15, 2012 We have several new memorial books: The following are in memory of Marian Ballard: It’s Okay to Be Different, a children’s book by Todd Parr is given by Jeff & Kathy Etringer and family. more »»
Practice what you preach
July 15, 2012 Since 1980, I have preached wildlife conservation in Grundy Count. more »»
Cowboy necessities
July 15, 2012 Two essentials for an American western cowboy were his paycheck and his rope. A trail boss in the old west could earn up to $125 a month on average. An old west cowboy drew $25-40 a mont. more »»
Looking Back
July 15, 2012 10 YEARS AGO JULY 11, 2002 Helen Adair makes hole-in-one on #6 at Oakleaf Country Club on July 2. Dawn Kruger, Iowa Pork Queen, to be at the Corn Carnival in Gladbrook. more »»
Library News
July 8, 2012 On June 27, we held our last summer reading event for this year: Magician Curtis Hed entertained at the Memorial Building. We had a good group in attendance, and got to see a variety of magic trick. more »»
Never have there been so many to worry about
July 8, 2012 Not since Dutch elm disease are so many threats converging on Iowa’s trees. Dutch elm disease was devastating to Iowa’s landscape wrecking widespread destruction and great cos. more »»
Looking Back
July 8, 2012 10 YEARS AGO JULY 4, 2002 Stamps go up to .37 cents effective June 30. Maggie Garaventa-Boege will appear in Grease at the Waterloo Community Playhouse. more »» |
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