September 2019

Dorothy 'Jean' Williams

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Betty Gene Dieken

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Betty Gene Paul Dieken, 102, passed away January 22, 2015, at the Kavanaugh House on 56th Street in Des Moines. Funeral services were held on January 27 at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. A private burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Memorial contributions may be made to: Bethany Presbyterian Church, 315 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA. 50638. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Harm L. Aalfs

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Harm L. Aalfs, 94, of Grundy Center, formerly of Holland, passed away January 21, 2015, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. Funeral services were January 24 at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in rural Holland. Burial was held at the Holland Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Aalfs family.

Henrietta Pruis

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Henrietta Pruis, 95, of Grundy Center died January 21, 2015, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Grundy Center. A graveside service was held January 24 at the Pleasant Valley Reformed Church Cemetery, just west of Fern. Memorials may be directed to Pleasant Valley Reformed Church in Henrietta’s name. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit our website at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Jan. 29, 2015

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School Board approves budget cuts

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    GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy Center Community School District approved more than $877,000 in budget cuts during its regular meeting Wednesday night.
    The District released the list of possible reductions Monday. The list, which is available on the School District Web site, includes a prioritized list of possible reductions that the School Board will discuss and act on either at Wednesday’s meeting or a future meeting.

Fair Board discusses expansion plans

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    GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Fair has experienced a renaissance of sorts in recent years as increased entertainment and activities have led to increased attendance. Last week members of the County Fair Board discussed expansion plans at the Fairgrounds that include a campground, expanded Alumni Building and a major renovation of the horse arena.
    “Our goal is to make the Grundy County Fair the best around,” Fair Board vice-president Rick Schmidt said. “We want people to be able to use the Fairgrounds year-round.”

Five to enter GCHS Sports Hall of Fame

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    The Grundy Center Sports Hall of Fame announced the election of five new athletes to be inducted during Felix Grundy Days festivities this summer.
    Elected to the Class of 2015 are Steve Ehlers, Mike Draper, Rick Ruebel, Jordan Dirks and Bobby Ayers. This is the 12th class chosen since the inception of the Hall of Fame in 2004.

Supervisors approve 2.8 percent salary increase

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GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy County elected officials and those who work for them will receive 2.8 percent salary increases in fiscal year 2016.
    That was the decision of the County Board of Supervisors, Monday, who reduced the original 4 percent recommendation made by the County Compensation Board by approximately 30 percent. In addition to the salary increase, officials will pay the same as the previous year for insurance.

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