September 2019

Fun in the sun: Cooler temps don’t put a damper on swimming season

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:41am

GRUNDY COUNTY – Since the beginning of this year’s swimming season, the weather has proved to be an unpredictable factor for local aquatic centers. Temperatures swung from unseasonably hot to unseasonably chilly in a matter of days, but local swimmers have proved to be resilient, showing out to swim despite the less-than-perfect conditions.
In Grundy Center, pool manager Heather Stumberg says attendance has been very good so far this year, despite chillier temperatures the last week or so.

G-R's Tscherter stifles BCLUW bats in victory

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REINBECK – Tyler Tscherter doesn’t let the opposition intimidate him.
   The freshman on Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s baseball team has held his own on the mound and threw a gem against BCLUW last Monday in a 6-2 victory for the Rebels in Reinbeck.
   Tscherter allowed no hits in five and two-third shutout innings, striking out nine with two walks. It was his second consecutive start with no hits allowed after a five-inning stint against South Hardin on June 21.

Keller caps BCLUW's comeback win against Cougars

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   BEAMAN – BCLUW baseball head coach Matt Zoske figured AGWSR had already gotten their one good inning out of the way on Wednesday night.
   Zoske wasn’t sure when the Comets would have their good inning, but as it turned out, it came just in time.
   Calob Keller capped a furious comeback by BCLUW in the seventh inning, triumphing 7-6 as the Comets maintained a tight grip on the No. 2 spot in the NICL West.

Appropriations bill could derail Rock Island Clean Line

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:41am

DES MOINES- A recently enacted appropriations bill could effectively squash any remaining hope for the construction and operation of the Rock Island Clean Line by restricting the use of eminent domain on aboveground merchant line projects.
           
“It’s huge. It pretty much puts the nail in their coffin,” said Kim Junker, an anti-RICL activist from the Dike area. “It’s a huge win for us to have legislators on our side and have Governor Branstad sign this bill.”
           

Iowa author visits library, talks history of the CCC

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GRUNDY CENTER – For over a decade, Iowa-native and history buff Linda McCann has been researching and writing books about Iowa history.
Much of her work covers the bygone days of counties around the Cedar Valley area, including her book “Lost Franklin and Grundy Counties,” but, McCann has also expanded her work to cover everything from the history of swing music in Iowa to the Prohibition in Iowa, and most recently, the work of the CCC in Iowa.

GC council discusses fireworks ordinance

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GRUNDY CENTER – With the Fourth of July less than a month away, the Grundy Center City Council took a few minutes at Monday’s meeting to revisit their fireworks ordinance in light of changes to the state law regarding the use and sale of fireworks.
City Clerk Kristy Sawyer said the city received an inquiry about whether or not they plan to make any changes or restrictions to the use of fireworks within city limits.

Reinbeck council approves daycare funding request

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REINBECK – Amidst a crowd of over 50 people who packed into City Hall on Monday night, the Reinbeck City Council approved a $180,000 funding request for the Little Rebels Learning Center, an issue that’s become somewhat contentious over the last several weeks.
Since February, the Little Rebels Learning Center has been full to capacity, says Robin Moore, director of the daycare portion of the center.
“Right now, we have a waiting list of 21 kids,” Moore said. “We’ve had to start turning families away.”

Vehicle goes up in flames near Beaman

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A Ford Explorer rolled over and went up in flames after a one-vehicle accident northeast of Beaman on Wednesday afternoon.
           
The SUV is considered a total loss, and minimal damage of less than $500 was also reported to an adjacent cornfield due to the fire. According to the police report, 16-year-old Trevonn Walker of Beaman was southbound on L Ave at around 3:00 p.m., lost control and slid through the intersection, entering the south ditch, rolling over into the field and resting on the driver’s side.
           

Spartans just miss top-3 at state after Saturday surge

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   MARSHALLTOWN – Though the Grundy Center boys’ golf team fell short of a team goal at the Class 1A state golf meet last weekend, there were many signs that the future remains bright for Spartans golf.
   Grundy Center shot 21 strokes better than their 336 total on Friday, but ultimately could not catch third-place Winfield-Mt. Union, sitting outside the top three by two strokes with a 651 two-day total at the end of Saturday at American Legion Memorial Golf Course in Marshalltown.

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