September 2019

    ACKLEY — Passers-by the new AGWSR elementary school can see the progress. The walls are up, brick on the facade and frames in place for windows. And, according to AGWSR Superintendent Marty Jimmerson, things are right on track.
    Jimmerson said Tuesday that the project for a new elementary school in Ackley is on target to open at the end of November as scheduled.
    “We hope to have it open right around Thanksgiving,” he said. “We’ve been talking, weather-permitting, about doing some moving in toward the end of that last week of November.”

Leola Mae Hook 96, of Grundy Center died August 23, 2014, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A funeral service was held on August 28 at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in rural Holland. Visitation was held August 27 at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center, Iowa.  Burial followed funeral services at the Holland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

    GRUNDY CENTER — Two years ago, the Grundy Center Community School District was told that it would be impractical to repair the boiler at its Upper Elementary building. A second opinion, however, has repairs on the fast track.
    As the board discussed boiler options for the building’s upcoming heating season, including the possibility of purchasing a used boiler, Superintendent Jerry Schutz said Capitol City Boiler of Des Moines brought up the possibility of the repair for $25,000.