September 2019

Water rights dilemma arises with potential housing development in New Hartford

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As the small town of New Hartford pushes to expand by ushering in a new housing development at the north edge of town, a dilemma over water rights is giving the city a run for its money.
 

Erna Toomsen

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Erna Toomsen passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Berdene and her brother, Bernerd and her grandson, Julian.

Margaret Ohrt

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Margaret Lucile Ohrt, 91, of Reinbeck, passed away on March 9, 2019, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, from 5-7 PM at French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck. A Funeral Service will follow on Thursday, March 14, at 10:30 AM at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck with Reverend Joel Love officiating. 

Joan Peters

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Joan Peters, 77, of Conrad, IA, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, at her residence. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., until the time of the services, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. 

Marvin Janssen

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Marvin Henry Janssen, 87, of Wellsburg passed away on March 9, 2019, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Doyen Chapel, in Wellsburg. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in rural Ackley. 

Gutknecht new Spartan girls golf coach

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Heather Gutknecht is ready to help the Grundy Center girls golf team achieve its goals this spring.
 
A volunteer assistant coach for the last two seasons, Gutknecht has stepped into the head coaching role for the Spartans in place of Jocilyn Onnen.
 
"We have really great girls that are lifelong learners of the game," Gutknecht said. "I fell in love with coaching and working with these girls when I started helping out with the team and when the opportunity arose, I applied for it and was really excited to get it."
 

Isabel George

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Isabel George, 96, of Grundy Center and formerly of Grinnell died on February 17, 2019, at Creekside Western Home in Grundy Center. A funeral mass has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23rd, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grinnell with Rev. Ross Epping officiating.

Clint Miller

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Clint Miller, 61, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., until the time of the services, at the church. 

The big break: Catching up with Beaman native and "Criminal Minds" actor Michael Blake Kruse

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When 2008 BCLUW graduate Michael Blake Kruse moved west to pursue an acting career in 2012, an acquaintance told him that he’d probably have to put in five to 10 years before landing a major part. As it turned out, her prediction was right on the money.             Kruse, who’s starred in national ad campaigns with companies like Skechers and McDonald’s and acted in a Hallmark Christmas movie, has finally scored a dream role on one of the most popular television shows of the 21st century.

In the eye of the storm: NWS meteorologist presents weather-spotting seminar in Morrison

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Jim Lee has been a weather nerd for as long as he can remember, and he loved it so much that he’s worked for the National Weather Service (NWS) since he graduated from college. Lee, a meteorologist based out of Des Moines, spoke to a group of area residents about the keys to storm spotting during a free presentation at the Grundy County Conservation headquarters in Morrison last Wednesday night.
           

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