September 2019

Creativity for Change opens doors for young artists

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A portal has opened in downtown Grundy Center; a door leading to a different dimension, where mutant science experiments gone wrong live out their days on Mars, seeking vengeance against humanity for exiling them to the harsh planet.
 
But there is no mortal danger facing locals - this is just the storyline behind Grundy Center’s newest piece of public art; a mural painted on the side of the H&R Block building on 7th Street.
 

Hughes embracing new role at A-P and Grundy Center

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In the month and a half that Rob Hughes has served as the shared superintendent for Aplington-Parkersburg and Grundy Center thus far, he’s learned something new every day.
           
“People have been extremely welcoming. It’s great to get to know people, and I’ve been having a lot of conversations, especially with the administrative team and the boards of directors,” he said. “We look forward to continuing collaboration.”
           

My afternoon at the circus

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I went to the State Fair, and all I got was a busted alternator! Some days, the jokes write themselves.
           
Fresh off of a relaxing week at the Ozarks, I woke up at 9:00 on a Saturday morning, as I’m wont to do, eager to do something that could be considered work or at the very least generate a dumb column, so I did what every other writer in Iowa has already done or is currently in the process of doing: I went to the State Fair to people watch and listen to a few of the presidential candidates at the Des Moines Register Soapbox.
           

Conrad council discusses potential new location for Darla Ubben memorial

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Due to a change at the previously planned site of a memorial garden for late Conrad Chamber-Main Street Director Darla Ubben, one of the leaders of the campaign to honor her raised the possibility of moving the proposed fountain to city hall during last Thursday’s city council meeting.
           

Supervisors open bridge repair bids, approve wind farm settlement

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The Grundy County Board of Supervisors opened three bids for a bridge repair project and spoke with a representative of Mid-American Energy about a final settlement for the Ivester Wind Farm project during Monday morning’s regular meeting.
           

Crunch time for Latusek and ISU football's offense

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AMES – The next three weeks will be crucial for Ben Latusek.
 
The Dike-New Hartford grad, now in his redshirt sophomore season with Iowa State University's football team, spent most of last season figuring out how to best contribute to head coach Matt Campbell's offense after transitioning from being a defensive lineman.
  
In mid-July, Latusek was listed on the pre-fall camp depth chart as a second-string player at the 'F' position and was on the field for second-team snaps at that position during spring practices.
  

Cedar Valley Hospice seeks volunteers, holds training

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Cedar Valley Hospice is seeking volunteers from the Grundy Center area to donate their time and compassion to serve patients and their families.
Volunteers at Cedar Valley Hospice age from 17- 90 and come from all backgrounds. All volunteers who visit patients must participate in 16 hours of training to better understand the role of the staff and what services they provide to patients.

Large, multi-family multi-generation garage sale in Morrison

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Large multi-family, multi-generation garage sale
409 Broadway Street, Morrison, IA
August 9th and 10th; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Many collectible toys: 1960’s - 1970’s Fisher Price: House, School House, Barn, A-frame house, Parking Garage, Village and many accessories 
 
Several old doll buggies, antique blonde porcelain doll, porcelain dolls, assorted jewelry, bakelite bracelets, antique chairs, vintage suitcases, large antique trunk, vinyl records, vases, kitchenware, baby bed, misc. household items

GC council approves new welcome signs

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GRUNDY CENTER - In an effort to welcome visitors and highlight the town, the Grundy Center City Council has approved the purchase of three new welcome signs, which will be installed on the north, east and west sides of town to greet those coming into Grundy Center.
More than a year ago, the council voted to remove the aging, wooden signs that were previously located on the north and east edges of town while looking into replacing them with more modern, updated signs.

Kids fighting hunger: Local youth package over 5,000 meals for those in need

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WELLSBURG - More than sixty kids from around the area gathered at the First Christian Reformed Church in Wellsburg late last month to package up over 5,000 meals for those in need.
Pastor Steve Mulder of the First Christian Reformed Church said the youngsters were part of a community bible camp organized by 12 area churches, who came together for the service project in Wellsburg.

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