September 2019

D-NH's Fuller on all-state 2nd team

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Dike-New Hartford's Cade Fuller earned second-team recognition on the Class 2A all-state team, as chosen by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association in teams released this Tuesday.
 
Fuller was the leading scorer on the state-qualifying D-NH team, averaging 15.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and swiping 33 steals in 23 games with the Wolverines. Fuller was a first-team NICL East selection. The Wolverines ended their season in the state quarterfinals against Van Meter.
 

Donald Nason

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Donald “Don” L. Nason, passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2019. Funeral services for Don were held March 1 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown.

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.
 

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.

Schuller honored for leadership at Main Street Iowa awards

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A driving force in bringing the Main Street program to Grundy Center, longtime community member John Schuller, received a Main Street Iowa Leadership Award during a statewide awards ceremony held in Des Moines on Friday.
 
Each year, Main Street Leadership Awards are presented to individuals from Iowa’s Main Street communities who demonstrate inspirational leadership and have made significant contributions to the local program’s downtown revitalization mission.
 

Grassley, Sweeney hold listening posts in Grundy Center and Dike

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Talk of healthcare dominated the discussion during State Representative Pat Grassley and State Senator Annette Sweeney’s listening posts held in Grundy Center and Dike on Friday.
 
Local healthcare representatives showed out to both meetings to thank the legislators for their support of rural, critical access care hospitals like the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.
 

Smith honored as Main Street Hero

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Though he may be gone, longtime Grundy Center resident Richard Smith’s legacy lives on through the countless contributions to community development he and his wife Barb have made throughout Grundy Center.
 
During the Main Street Iowa awards ceremony held in Des Moines on Friday, Richard’s work was recognized when he was honored as a Main Street Hero; an award from Main Street Iowa that recognizes an individual posthumously for having been an outstanding volunteer and visionary for community development.
 

Seven hospitalized after accident in Grundy County

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Seven people were taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 20 near Wellsburg on Saturday afternoon.
 
According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Raymond Abwe was heading west on Highway 20 about three miles northwest of Wellsburg around 3 p.m. on Saturday when he lost control of his vehicle on the slush-covered road.
 
The vehicle entered the median, rolled, spun around and came to a rest on the eastbound inside shoulder.

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.
           

Supervisors approve budget, reject GNB courthouse request

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The Grundy County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2020 budget with an amendment to the general supplemental levy and rejected a request from GNB Bank for the use of the courthouse grounds during Felix Grundy Days during Monday morning’s regular meeting.
           

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