September 2019

Common bond brings Dove, Smith together

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DIKE — Tessa Smith and Ashtyn Dove are best friends. They go to the mall together, hang out like sisters and laugh the giggly laugh that only they know about.
The two also share a common bond — one that brought them together and has opened a whole new world to Smith, who suffers from Ataxia-Telangiectasia, the same disease that her brother Tate suffered from before his death.
When Tate was being treated for cancer, it was Ashtyn, who had seen her brother Brady pass away from cancer, and her family that was there for the Smiths.

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Supervisors reject Zenor counteroffer

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    GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy County’s prolonged quest to acquire the Zenor Inc.-owned property adjacent to its Annex Building took another turn Monday.
   Supervisors rejected Zenor’s counter to a proposal submitted earlier this month on a split 3-1 vote with Barb Smith opposed. Chuck Bakker was not present for the vote, but shared his opinions on the matter with Chairman Harlyn Riekena prior to the meeting.
   Following an executive session, Supervisor Mark Schildroth summed up his frustration with the situation in a simple motion.

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Northey: Crop prices should rebound ... eventually

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GRUNDY CENTER — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey (R, Spirit Lake) said farmers concerned about lower commodity prices should expect a rebound, though it could be awhile before that happens.
Speaking at the Grundy County Fairgrounds after participating in the Grundy County Fair’s Everyday Tractor Ride Wednesday, Northey said a lot has changed since corn topped out at as high as $7 per bushel.

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Curtis L. Meester

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Curtis L. Meester, 68, of Grundy Center, passed away August 1, 2014, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. A funeral service was held August 4 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial followed the service at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Visitation was held August 3 at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

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Lola Whitcome

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Lola Whitcome, 80, of Grundy Center died August 8, 2014, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Services were held on August 13 at the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. August 12 at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, Grundy Center or to the family. On-line condolences may be posted at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

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Jeanne Raab

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Jeanne Raab, 90, of Grundy Center died at Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care, on August 9, 2014. Services were held August 13 at First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. The family greeted guests one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial followed the service at Rose Hill Cemetery, Grundy Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

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Kenneth W. Pappas

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Kenneth W. Pappas, 40, formerly of Grundy Center, passed away August 6, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Visitation was held August 11 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Engelkes Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. A Mass of Christian Burialwas held August 12 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Reinbeck. Burial followed the funeral mass at the St. Gabriel Church Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to family. Online condolences may be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.