September 2019

Rebels repeat in Class A football

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CEDAR FALLS – Matt Johannsen’s first career touchdown will also likely be his most memorable.
  The Gladbrook-Reinbeck junior caught a 24-yard pass from Hunter Lott midway through the fourth quarter and took it to the end zone, scoring the eventual game-winner for the Rebels as they won their second-consecutive Class A football title, holding off Bishop Garrigan of Algona for a 20-19 win at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls last Thursday.

Martin shares hometown, family stories during Conrad library visit

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Tom Martin has deep roots in the Conrad community. A native and 1961 Beaman-Conrad graduate, he is the son of a former Conrad mayor and the father of the current one, Jeff Martin. Although he now resides in Iowa City, his hometown plays a crucial role in informing the experiences that became “Stories My Kids Are Tired of Hearing,” a memoir that was published earlier this year. Martin stopped at the Conrad Public Library last Thursday night to explain the process of writing the book and sign copies for the 16 audience members in attendance.
           

Comets take home third straight cheer dance title

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A tradition of excellence continues for the cheerleading program at BCLUW High School, as the Comets took home their third straight title in the cheer dance category for their routine at the state championships in Des Moines on Saturday, November 5.
           
After winning in Class 1A the last two years, BCLUW bumped up to 2A and won again, besting 12 other schools in their class for the top prize. The Comets also had one stunt group win first place, and another took second. For coach Kelly Trinkle, winning a championship is just as sweet every year.
           

Supervisors approve election canvass

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The Grundy County Board of Supervisors approved the canvass from last week’s election and discussed the process and issues voters faced during its regular meeting on Monday morning.
           

Low prices, high yields for local farmers

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GRUNDY COUNTY – Across the county, area farmers are wrapping up with soybean harvest before moving on to corn in the coming days. So far, farmers are dealing with discouraging prices, but high yields for both corn and soybeans.
As of Monday, corn was selling for right around $3 throughout the county with some variations by a few cents, but above average yields – with many reaping 230 to 240 bushels per acre in the western portion of the county, and above 220 in the eastern portion.

Downtown businesses celebrate 'Girls Night Out' in Grundy Center

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GRUNDY CENTER – On Thursday evening, more than 30 local businesses and organizations will crowd the downtown district to help celebrate Grundy Center’s 9th annual ‘Girls night Out’ event, which raises thousands of dollars each year to battle cancer.
This year’s event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, and will feature many new attractions, and plenty of past favorites.
The main attraction at this year’s event is the Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Walk.

Oct. 13, 2016

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Rebels clobber Grand View, stay undefeated

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Class A second-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck scored at will in the first half of a 63-7 beat down of Grand View Christian in a district 5 contest Friday night in Gladbrook.
           
The Rebels (6-0, 4-0) got started early when senior Parker Bown busted a 54-yard touchdown run on their first offensive play from scrimmage to go ahead 7-0 with seven and a half minutes remaining in the opening frame.
           

County receives funding for annex building

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Grundy County will receive $304,000 in funding from County Social Services to be put toward the new annex building project according to information received at the board of supervisors meeting on Monday morning.
           

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