September 2019

City reduces tree dump hours

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

GRUNDY CENTER - After ongoing issues of trash and other non-complying items being left at the local tree dump site, the City of Grundy Center has changed the hours for the site.
 
While the tree dump was previously open from dawn until dusk for citizens to use, the site will now be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
 
GC Public Works Director Dan Bangasser says the issue has been going on for some time.
 

Lawsuit against county alleges negligence in septic installation

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

A Fern couple is suing Grundy County, its insurance company the Board of Health and Sanitarian Carie Sager over alleged violations of the Iowa Code stemming from an improper installation of a septic system on their property.
           

Bridging the gap: Upcoming soil health workshop aims to bridge urban-rural divide

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

Since local farmer Fred Abels, retired Waterloo schoolteacher and Grundy County landowner Clark Porter, Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board members and employees at the Grundy Center Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office launched a collaborative effort to address water quality in the area, it’s been a gradual march toward progress. And now that more farmers are coming onboard, they’re hoping to engage city dwellers on practices that can reduce runoff and pollution as well.
           

Beaman teen involved in fatal crash near Iowa Falls

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

A Hampton couple has been pronounced dead after a two-vehicle accident involving a teenager from Beaman who allegedly failed to yield at a stop sign near Iowa Falls.
           
A press release has identified 16-year-old Dawson Kitzman as the driver of a pickup truck that collided with 63-year-old Kevin Barz and his wife Julie, 49, at the intersection of Highway 65 and County Road D25 in Hardin County. Mr. and Mrs. Barz, who were not wearing seatbelts, were later pronounced dead.
           

To infinity and beyond!

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

Compared to most of the people who read this newspaper (and all newspapers, statistically), I’m still pretty young, but I sure felt old walking into “Toy Story 4” with Kellie and Wyllo on Friday for opening night at the Center Theater and realizing that I was once the anxious child who couldn’t wait to see Buzz and Woody on the big screen.
           

Supervisors approve conservation board change to promote gender diversity

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

In response to a letter from Beaman Mayor and Grundy County Conservation Board member Ann Smith, the board of supervisors reversed the appointment of Kent Nederhoff to the conservation board and replaced him with his daughter, Shelbi Nederhoff, during Monday morning’s regular meeting.
           

D-NH softball earns hard-fought postseason victory

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

DIKE - The Dike-New Hartford softball team hadn’t won a playoff game in three years heading into Monday night’s district opener against Lake Mills, so walking off the field victorious meant a lot to the young team. But it didn’t come easy.
           
The Wolverines (11-13) used a six-run rally in the bottom of the fifth to retake the lead and eventually pull away to win 14-8 at Bob Smith Field in Dike, and Abby Sohn went the distance on the mound. D-NH plays Saint Ansgar at Central Springs High School in Manly on Wednesday.
           

Keith Duane DeNeui

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

Keith Duane DeNeui, 87, passed away on June 25, 219, at his daughter’s home in Ankeny, after a long battle with cancer. Services have been conducted and they were held privately by the family at the Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg. Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Doyen-Chapel in Wellsburg was entrusted with arrangements. 

Elisabeth Clapp

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

Elisabeth Frances “Liz” Clapp, 90, of Dike passed away June 29, 2019, at her home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 5 at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service, Dike Chapel 680 Main Street in Dike. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 at the Dike United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Dike. 

Bernice Volkens

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

Bernice Volkens, 87, of Reinbeck passed away June 29, 2019, at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Reinbeck while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Visitation was held July 2 at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service French-Hand Chapel. A funeral service was held July 3 at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck.

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