September 2019

Mary Jane Luethje, 87, of Gladbrook passed away March 13, 2019, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Funeral Services were March 18 at the Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery in Beaman. 

Senator Elizabeth Warren- Warren, the firebrand former Republican from Massachusetts who made a name for herself in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, hit the circuit in Iowa a few months back and seems to live here already, constantly campaigning for Democratic State Senate candidate Eric Giddens.

During a brief regular meeting last Thursday night, the Conrad city council passed its fiscal year 2020 budget as presented and authorized a transfer into the capital fund.
           
The budget includes a total of $3,101,465 in revenues and $3,101,335 in expenditures and transfers out, and the levy rate is $11.05 per $1,000 of valuation on regular property. The levy rate on agricultural land within city limits was set at $3.00 per $1,000 of valuation. 
 
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A 28-year-old Reinbeck man has been arrested and charged with attempting to rob the 405 Lounge last Monday.
           
According to court records, Austin Ditty, who had worked at the establishment, admitted to county law enforcement officials that he used a pre-paid Visa card twice to gain entry into the locked bar and steal food and liquor. Surveillance video identified him as a suspect, and 405 owner Jack Brandt, who stayed at the bar after it closed, apprehended Ditty.