September 2019

UNI football to utilize Flater's versatility

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CEDAR FALLS – In the long term, Bryce Flater will likely be a linebacker for the University of Northern Iowa.
 
But UNI coach Mark Farley wanted to find a fullback for this fall and went through the roster looking for players that fit that mold before landing on the former Grundy Center standout.
 
"Bryce fits it to a T," Farley said. "He has that cowboy-collar attitude. He's going to strap it up and hit somebody."
 
As a result, Flater has been taking some snaps on the offensive side of the ball in summer practices.
 

Neighbors object to proposed Ritchie land swap

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JoAnn and Arnold Ennenga know they’re caught in an uphill battle against one of Conrad’s oldest, largest and most revered employers—a place they themselves both worked for decades—but they aren’t going down without a fight.
           
Mrs. Ennenga led a group of five neighboring residents and property owners who urged the city council to reject a proposal that would vacate part of an alley and clear the way for Ritchie Industries to take possession of it during a public hearing last Thursday night.
           

Fettkether recognized in statewide essay contest

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Alysa Fettkether finds writing a cathartic form of therapy, a way to document her surroundings and unleash her feelings while she navigates life as a high school student. But as of last week, it’s also helping her financially: the Dike-New Hartford junior-to-be will receive a $500 scholarship from the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) City of Literature program in Iowa City.
           

The call of duty: Hoffman learns valuable lessons at sea cadet training

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When Carson Hoffman ships off to basic training in a few years, he won’t harbor any illusions about what he’s getting himself into: after completing sea cadet training at Camp Dodge in Johnston in late June and early July, he’ll be well prepared, to say the least.
           
“I knew it would be hard, but I’m up for the challenge,” he said. “And that’s kind of the main reason I did it.”
           

The song remains the same

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Barring a miraculous turn of events, Kim Reynolds is going to win her first elected term as governor in November and continue to do most of the things she’s doing now, and the Democrats are going to wonder aloud why they always manage to squander golden opportunities and find new ways to lose. Well, it doesn’t take a political scientist to solve that equation.
           

Still cruisin': 11th annual Mike Koch memorial ride held

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Rest assured, the Hell’s Angels or the Sons of Silence weren’t gathering for a meet up along Main Street in Conrad on Friday morning. It was just a group of about 25 guys and gals honoring a brother, son and friend who left them too soon.
           

Stay Vigilant: GCPD offers safety tips in light of recent missing persons cases

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GRUNDY CENTER - In light of the growing attention towards missing persons in Iowa, the Grundy Center Police Department is offering tips to help citizens stay safe.
 
GCPD Officer Alissa Loew says the statewide concern has led to an increase in calls coming in to the department regarding suspicious persons or activities.
 

A celebration of fresh, local food

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Local vendors celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
GRUNDY CENTER - This week, vendors at the Grundy Center Farmer’s Market are celebrating National Farmer’s Market week, and they’re encouraging the community to join in on the fun by coming out to visit the market on Thursday afternoon.
 
The food is fresh, the vendors are local and you’re sure to find a variety of tasty treats from fresh produce, to baked goods, sweets and more.
 

Irish band, Seo Linn, performs in Reinbeck

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REINBECK - Music - and the revival of the Irish Gaelic language - is what brought up-and-coming Irish band Seo Linn to Iowa this week.
 
After their performance at the Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo this weekend, the group of musicians came to Grundy County early this week and held performances in both Reinbeck and Conrad, in an event sponsored by the Grundy County Library Association.
 
During their performance in Reinbeck, the band packed the Memorial Building and had the crowd clapping, dancing and singing along to songs in Gaelic.
 

Grundy Center Schools moves registration online

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GRUNDY CENTER - With ‘Back to School’ season upon us, parents are busy checking school supplies lists, running to the shops and soaking up the last bit of summer with their children. One thing to help ease the burden on busy parents in the Grundy Center Community School District is the new online registration system.
In just a few minutes between fixing snacks and chartering kids around, parents can sign their children up for school without leaving their home.

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