September 2019

Supervisors approve Morrison land swap

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After a brief public hearing on Monday morning, the Grundy County Board of Supervisors agreed to move forward with a land swap between the county conservation board and the Cooley family.
           
As previously discussed, the conservation department will acquire the property at 310 Fourth Street with two buildings: one will house a shop, and the other will be used as overflow storage for the museum in Morrison. In return, the Cooleys will receive the property at 102 Railroad Street and $100,000.
           

Those who gave all: Local author chronicles the stories of Reinbeck soldiers overseas

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REINBECK - In an ongoing series about Reinbeck’s history, local author and historian Ray Rannfeldt’s third section of his “The Story of Reinbeck” series brings readers into the lives of two local soldiers who were killed and were buried overseas in World War I and World War II.
 

Out of this world: Kling Memorial Library kicks off space-themed summer reading program

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GRUNDY CENTER – This year’s Summer Reading Program at the Kling Memorial Library will truly be out of this world.
This year’s program, “A Universe of Stories,” will blast off on Saturday, June 8, with a Jedi Training Camp from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The whole family is invited to enjoy lunch, games and a Jedi warrior obstacle course challenge. 
Library Assistant Lenah Oltman says the library staff have been hard at work making this year’s program even better than ever, with a number of fun events for families and community members of all ages.

GCPD warns local business-owners of scam

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GRUNDY CENTER - The Grundy Center Police Department is warning local business owners in Grundy Center and Grundy County of a new scam, in which an advertising company is trying to sell advertisements to local business owners.
According to the GCPD, a Texas-based company called Universal Adcom - which has been known to engage in fraudulent practices - has been targeting businesses in Grundy Center, along with businesses around the county and the nation in the attempt to sell fraudulent advertisements to them.

Gilbert stifles GC/G-R girls soccer in 1A regional final (PHOTOS)

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GILBERT – With the wind blowing in their face in the first half, the Grundy Center/Gladbrook-Reinbeck girls soccer team held its ground as much as possible.
 
The winds of fortune did not change when Gilbert and the Rebels switched sides, though, and the Tigers asserted better ball control on the wet turf at Gilbert High School, putting more chances on target and shutting out GC/G-R, 3-0, to remain undefeated on the season and advance to the Class 1A state tournament.
 

Washed out: Spartan boys golf 2nd in 1A

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NEWTON – Dennis Dirks can't say for sure what would have happened on the final day of the Class 1A state golf tournament.
  
All the Grundy Center golf coach knows is what his group of seniors accomplished, particularly in the stretch of the last three seasons.
  
Heavy rains flooded parts of Westwood Golf Course on Friday morning ahead of the second round of action, and the decision was made to end the tournament after 18 holes and not have a make-up for the final round.
  

Living history: Home tour to showcase GC architecture and history

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GRUNDY CENTER - From prairie-style gems to Victorian masterpieces - the architectural history of Grundy Center is rich and filled with stories. Those stories and that history will be on display during the Historic Home Tour on Thursday afternoon.
 
The tour - which is being hosted by the Grundy Center Chamber Main Street, Grundy Center Historical Society and the local P.E.O - will be held on Thursday, May 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will showcase four historic homes in Grundy Center in honor of National Historic Preservation Month in May.
 

Grundy Register May 30, 2019

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Memorial Day weekend 2019 (photos)

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GC Council discusses new welcome signs

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GRUNDY CENTER - In an effort to welcome visitors and highlight the town, the Grundy Center City Council is currently looking into purchasing new welcome signs, which would be installed on the north, east and west sides of town to greet those coming into Grundy Center.
 
Last spring, 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.
 

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