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Grundy Center cruises to win over Tri-Center, state appearance

October 31, 2026

Class 2A No. 2 Grundy Center traveled to Ankeny High School on Wednesday, taking on Tri-Center in the Region 2 Championship.It was all Spartans in…

Future Fundraisers Highlight the October Meeting for Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit 681

October 31, 2026

CONRAD- 13 members of the Conrad American Legion Auxiliary met on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Legion Hall. The colors were in place as…

Rebels overwhelm Montezuma 66-0, take unbeaten season into quarterfinals

October 31, 2026

Montezuma arrived with eight victories and an offense that had scored 261 points over its previous five games. Against Gladbrook-Reinbeck, the Braves…

Grundy County Community Foundation Hosting Free Grant Workshop for Local Organizations

October 31, 2026

GRUNDY COUNTY- Local nonprofits and government agencies are invited to attend a free grant guideline workshop hosted by the Grundy County Community Foundation (GCCF) on Wednesday, November 18, at noon. The virtual session will help organizations prepare for GCCF's upcoming 2027…

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Keller delivers on both sides as Spartans storm into quarterfinals

GOOSE LAKE — Cooper Keller helped put Northeast in a four-touchdown hole, then helped make sure the Rebels had little chance of escaping it.The Grundy Center junior rushed for three to…

October 31, 2026 4 minute read

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Danielle Wagner, Devon Lotts, and Leif Lucas, were awarded their American Degree at 2026 FFA National Convention on Oct 24 in Indianapolis (Photo Courtesy of DNH FFA)

Three Dike-New Hartford FFA Members Honored with American Degree at National Convention

INDIANAPOLIS- From Oct. 21 through Oct. 24, 70,000 educators, students, and their supporters took over Indianapolis for the 99th edition of the National FFA Convention. The convention …

October 30, 2026 3 minute read

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New Playground Equipment at Dike Elementary Oct 19, 2026 (Photo Courtesy of DNHSD)

Dike-New Hartford Schools Unveil New Playground Equipment and Interior Artwork

DIKE- The past few years have seen a lot of renovations and improvements across the Dike-New Hartford school district. Since 2021, millions have been invested in school properties acro…

October 30, 2026 3 minute read

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Grundy County Community Foundation Hosting Free Grant Workshop for Local Organizations

GRUNDY COUNTY- Local nonprofits and government agencies are invited to attend a free grant guideline workshop hosted by the Grundy County Community Foundation (GCCF) on Wednesday, Nove…

October 31, 2026 1 minute read

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The Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit 681. (Photo courtesy of the City of Conrad)

Future Fundraisers Highlight the October Meeting for Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit 681

CONRAD- 13 members of the Conrad American Legion Auxiliary met on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Legion Hall. The colors were in place as President Laura Wanken led the group …

October 31, 2026 3 minute read

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Three Dike-New Hartford FFA Members Honored with American Degree at National Convention

INDIANAPOLIS- From Oct. 21 through Oct. 24, 70,000 educators, students, and their supporters took over Indianapolis for the 99th edition of the National FFA Convention. The convention …

October 30, 2026 3 minute read

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Dike-New Hartford Schools Unveil New Playground Equipment and Interior Artwork

DIKE- The past few years have seen a lot of renovations and improvements across the Dike-New Hartford school district. Since 2021, millions have been invested in school properties acro…

October 30, 2026 3 minute read

Sports

Grundy Center cruises to win over Tri-Center, state appearance

Class 2A No. 2 Grundy Center traveled to Ankeny High School on Wednesday, taking on Tri-Center in the Region 2 Championship.It was all Spartans in the first set, as they cruised, winni…

October 31, 2026 1 minute read

Sports

Rebels overwhelm Montezuma 66-0, take unbeaten season into quarterfinals

Montezuma arrived with eight victories and an offense that had scored 261 points over its previous five games. Against Gladbrook-Reinbeck, the Braves never scored.The Rebels delivered …

October 31, 2026 2 minute read

Sports

Keller delivers on both sides as Spartans storm into quarterfinals

GOOSE LAKE — Cooper Keller helped put Northeast in a four-touchdown hole, then helped make sure the Rebels had little chance of escaping it.The Grundy Center junior rushed for three to…

October 31, 2026 4 minute read

Sports

No. 12 Comets swept by No. 6 Crusaders to end 2026 season

The No. 12 BCLUW Comets volleyball team advanced to the regional championship match for the fourth time in four years, taking on No. 6 Holy Trinity Catholic.The first set got underway,…

October 29, 2026 1 minute read

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“Ethel Stumberg, Not just the Laundry Lady”

October 27, 2026 2 minute read

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October is Pork Month

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Thu, 10/22/2026 - 11:37

Letter to the Editor

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Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:20

From The Cheap Seats

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Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:04

To the People of House District 57

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Thu, 05/21/2026 - 09:20

From the Cheap Seats

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Dennis R. Kiewiet

1932 – 2026

October 29, 2026 3 minute read

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Betty Lou (Beeman) Habben

1934 – 2026

October 29, 2026 3 minute read

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Jane Adele Doolaard

1949 – 2026

October 22, 2026 2 minute read

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Ella Mae Eiten

1930 – 2026

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Grundy County Community Foundation Hosting Free Grant Workshop for Local Organizations

GRUNDY COUNTY- Local nonprofits and government agencies are invited to attend a free grant guideline workshop hosted by the Grundy County Community Foundation (GCCF) on Wednesday, Nove…

October 31, 2026 1 minute read

Sports

Grundy Center cruises to win over Tri-Center, state appearance

Class 2A No. 2 Grundy Center traveled to Ankeny High School on Wednesday, taking on Tri-Center in the Region 2 Championship.It was all Spartans in the first set, as they cruised, winni…

October 31, 2026 1 minute read

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Future Fundraisers Highlight the October Meeting for Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit 681

CONRAD- 13 members of the Conrad American Legion Auxiliary met on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Legion Hall. The colors were in place as President Laura Wanken led the group …

October 31, 2026 3 minute read

Sports

Rebels overwhelm Montezuma 66-0, take unbeaten season into quarterfinals

Montezuma arrived with eight victories and an offense that had scored 261 points over its previous five games. Against Gladbrook-Reinbeck, the Braves never scored.The Rebels delivered …

October 31, 2026 2 minute read

Sports

Keller delivers on both sides as Spartans storm into quarterfinals

GOOSE LAKE — Cooper Keller helped put Northeast in a four-touchdown hole, then helped make sure the Rebels had little chance of escaping it.The Grundy Center junior rushed for three to…

October 31, 2026 4 minute read

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Three Dike-New Hartford FFA Members Honored with American Degree at National Convention

INDIANAPOLIS- From Oct. 21 through Oct. 24, 70,000 educators, students, and their supporters took over Indianapolis for the 99th edition of the National FFA Convention. The convention …

October 30, 2026 3 minute read

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Dike-New Hartford Schools Unveil New Playground Equipment and Interior Artwork

DIKE- The past few years have seen a lot of renovations and improvements across the Dike-New Hartford school district. Since 2021, millions have been invested in school properties acro…

October 30, 2026 3 minute read

Obituaries

Dennis R. Kiewiet

1932 – 2026

October 29, 2026 3 minute read

Obituaries

Betty Lou (Beeman) Habben

1934 – 2026

October 29, 2026 3 minute read

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Grundy Center FFA Members at The National FFA Convention In Indianapolis (Photo Courtesy of Grundy Center FFA)

From Caterpillar To Cattle: Grundy Center Students Attend The National FFA Convention

INDIANAPOLIS- October is a busy time in the Midwest for farmers and future farmers alike, and while the farmers have spent early mornings and late nights in the field in recent days, a…

October 29, 2026 3 minute read

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Grundy County Halloween Hike draws 450 visitors to enchanted forest

MORRISON — Approximately 450 people ventured into the woods at Blackhawk Creek Wildlife Area for the 2026 Grundy County Halloween Hike, where costumed characters, spooky surprises and …

October 29, 2026 3 minute read

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BCLUW Drama Department Invites Community to Preview Performances of "Knock Knock"

CONRAD- The BCLUW Drama Department invites the community to enjoy two preview performances of its competition one-act comedy, Knock Knock by Jason Pizzarello and Kathryn Funkhauser. Pe…

October 29, 2026 1 minute read

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No. 12 Comets swept by No. 6 Crusaders to end 2026 season

The No. 12 BCLUW Comets volleyball team advanced to the regional championship match for the fourth time in four years, taking on No. 6 Holy Trinity Catholic.The first set got underway,…

October 29, 2026 1 minute read

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Grundy Center storms into state with regional sweep

ANKENY — Nine sets. Nine wins. No opponent closer than 11 points.Grundy Center’s march through the Class 2A Region 2 volleyball bracket ended with a championship Wednesday, Oct. 28, as…

October 28, 2026 2 minute read

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Arlington Place in Grundy Center (Photo Courtesy of Arlington Place)

Recapping the October PEO Meeting at Arlington Place

GRUNDY CENTER- Seventeen members and one guest attended the regular meeting of Chapter AR, P.E.O. held at Arlington Place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Bev Dirks was the h…

October 28, 2026 1 minute read

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Water Rate Increases and Fall Flooding Top Discussions at Dike City Council Meeting

DIKE- The Dike City Council met for a regular council meeting on Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026, at 7 pm with Mayor Six presiding. Council members in attendance included: Camarata, Beninga, M…

October 28, 2026 5 minute read

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State bound! Wolverines sweep Williamsburg to claim regional crown

DIKE — Williamsburg pushed Dike-New Hartford through two close sets with a state tournament berth on the line. By the end of the third, the Wolverines had turned a competitive regional…

October 27, 2026 5 minute read

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Dennis throws five touchdowns as Cougars finish season with a win

ACKLEY — After a season in which several close games slipped away, AGWSR made sure its final opportunity ended differently.Landen Dennis threw for 370 yards and five touchdowns, Lane O…

October 27, 2026 4 minute read

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