September 2019

GRUNDY CENTER – The holidays are traditionally a time of giving, and the congregation at the First Baptist Church of Grundy Center is making an extra effort to give back locally this season.
During Sunday’s church service, Pastor Nathan Barkley – on behalf of the church – presented three checks to three different area organizations: the Grundy Center Police Department, the Grundy Community Preschool and Childcare Center and the Little Rebels Learning Center in Reinbeck. Each organization received $1,100, which was collected through a fundraising effort by members of the church.

Just over a week after authorities positively identified the body of 28-year-old Michael Johns of Grundy Center in rural Floyd County, law enforcement officials have not publicly named any persons of interest in the suspected homicide.
           

Cara Doak is well aware of the preconceived notions that outsiders may hold about competitive dance, but to the six girls that she coaches, the 120-second routine they get to present once a year is a monumental occasion.
           
“It’s not like a regular team where if one girl is struggling, we’re going to put her on the bench, and you’re going to take over,” Doak said. “You practice for 200 hours for a two-minute performance that’s based on subjective judging.”
           

Mark Mann from the Public Professional and Maintenance Employees Local 2003 asked the Grundy County Board of Supervisors for a four percent across the board raise on behalf of the secondary roads department during Monday morning’s regular meeting.
           
“We’re going to bargain in good faith, but we—at the end of this process—are committed to maintaining a full agreement allowable by law,” Mann said. “It’s pretty straightforward.”