Gladbrook, IA Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

Gladbrook is a charming little town located on HWY 96 between Traer, Conrad and Garwin. There are so many features of Gladbrook, one of them being the newer Veterans Park and Memorial located on Hwy 96 when you first come to town from the east. This beautiful Memorial highlights the community's support and love for their Veterans.

While in town, head over to Main Street (2nd St) and check out the Gladbrook Theater. If you are wanting to plan ahead, feel free to call them at 641-473-2410 or check out their website at: www.gladbrooktheater.com. General Admission is $3.00 a person and 3D Animation is $4.00 a person.

Have you heard of Matchstick Marvels? Check out Patrick Acton's website at: www.matchstickmarvels.com. Well worth the stop. Patrick is noted for having glued over four million ordinary wooden matchsticks into 65 incredibly detailed scale models of life-like sculptures, complex machines, and world renown architecture.

Matchstick Marvels have been seen on ABC's Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, Home and Garden TV, Public Television, Ripley's Believe It or Not, RFD's Small Town, Big Deal, and High Definition TV. Additionally, Matchstick Marvels have been featured in magazines such as Highlights for Children, Reminisce, AAA Travel, Wood, The Iowan, Country America , Farm Bureau, and Workbench.

Lastly, there is no reason to leave town on an empty stomach! Stop in at Spanky's Restaurant & Catering also on 2nd Street. Yummy food in a gorgeous setting. Find out more information about Spanky's at: www.facebook.com/spankysfood/