September 2019

A love story 68 years in the making

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GRUNDY CENTER — It all started on the ferris wheel nearly seven decades ago.
    That’s where Delbert Meyer met the love of his life … the person who has been a part of him for the past 68 years. And it was love at first sight.
    “She was standing there and I thought she was a pretty nice girl,” he said. “I asked her if she would like a ride, she said yes, and we dated ever since.”

Spahn and Rose offering new design service

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GRUNDY CENTER — Local families planning to renovate their homes have a new and improved option in Grundy Center. Spahn and Rose Lumber Company recently added an individual whose role will specifically be to help individuals design cabinets for their homes.

Grundy Register Feb. 13, 2014

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Nearby Emerald ash borer discovery has county on edge

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    GRUNDY COUNTY — The discovery of the Emerald ash borer in Waterloo last month has local officials on edge about how soon the invasive beetle could find its way to Grundy County.
    “The bug is here,” County Conservation Director Kevin Williams said. “Even though it’s not confirmed, it well could (already be in the county) and that’s the way we’re treating it.”
    The beetle was discovered in Waterloo when city crews were trimming trees Jan. 24. That infestation appears to cover a 10-block area on the north side of Waterloo.

City moving ahead with required water treatment work

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    GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy Center water department will move ahead with required work at its wastewater treatment plant following action by City Council Monday at its regular meeting.

Lebo selected as new High School principal

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By JOHN JENSEN
The Grundy Register
    GRUNDY CENTER — A Grundy Center native will be the top administrator at Grundy Center Junior-Senior High School next year.
    Grundy Center Superintendent Cassi Murra said Tuesday that a district committee has selected Ann Lebo to succeed Steve VanderPol as High School principal when he retires at the end of the year.
    “I am excited and very honored to serve the same community that I call home,” Lebo said. “I am looking forward to giving back and carrying on the successful traditions of Grundy Center.”
 

Feb. 6, 2014

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Supervisors begin budget review process

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    GRUNDY CENTER — Monday the Grundy Center Board of Supervisors began reviewing budget requests as it prepares to submit its budget later this month.
    After hearing requests from the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Soil and Water Conservation District and Public Health, the Board began the process of deciding how to fund each department and grant request. Much of the discussion centered around the Grundy County Conservation Board, which requested that the county fund salary increases that the Board funded a year ago.

Family displaced by Grundy Center house fire

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    GRUNDY CENTER — A Grundy Center family was driven from its home late Friday when fire caused serious damage to the lower portion of the home.
    The Grundy Center Fire Department received the alarm at 10:15 p.m. to 608 I Avenue, the Keith Perry residence.
    Fire Chief Jeff Latwesen said fire fighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home. The family was not home when the blaze broke out, but three family dogs lost their lives in the fire.

For more of this story, see the Feb. 6 Grundy Register.

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