September 2019

Latwesen to lead Grundy Chamber

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    GRUNDY CENTER — A familiar face to the Grundy Center volunteer community has taken the reigns as a leader as a leader at the Grundy Center Chamber of Commerce.
    Long-time Grundy Center resident and volunteer Jody Latwesen was named director of the Grundy Center Chamber of Commerce last week, filling a spot that had previously been held by Renee Hockemeyer, and has since been held by interim director Tina Ehrig.
    Latwesen said her new position feels like a natural fit.

Texas Governor Perry urges local Republicans to push 30 more days to midterm election

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    DIKE — Just 31 days before Iowa voters go to the polls to cast ballots in the upcoming mid-term elections, Texas Governor and possible presidential candidate Rick Perry (R, Texas) urged area Republicans to get out the vote.
    Perry spoke at a fundraiser for State Representative Pat Grassley at the Fox Ridge Golf and Country Club last Friday.
    While acknowledging that some races of interest to local voters may appear to be expected victories for the Republican Party, Perry said that does not lessen the importance of getting out the vote.

Board approves Zenor claim for attorney fees

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    GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Board of Supervisors Monday approved a request from Zenor, Inc. for payment of attorney fees following the County’s attempt at condemnation of the property.

Elaine Lindaman

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Elaine Lindaman passed away August, 31, 2014, in Mesa, Arizona. A memorial service will be held on Oct.11 at 11 a.m. at the Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg. Memorials may be directed to the family.
For the complete obituary, see the Oct. 9 Grundy Register.

Rose Dittmer

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Rose Dittmer, 80, of Grundy Center passed away October 1, 2014, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. Funeral services were held October 6 at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home, Grundy Center. Burial followed the funeral service at the Lincoln Township Cemetery, rural Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.
For the complete obituary, see the Oct. 9 Grundy Register.

Junice Mae Hartke

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Junice Mae Hartke, 89, of Grundy Cente passed away October 1, 2014, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. As were her wishes, she will be cremated. A private family gathering and inurnment will be scheduled for a later date. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations in Junice’s name may be made to North Star Community Services, 3420 University Avenue, Waterloo , IA.
For the complete obituary, see the Oct. 9 Grundy Register.

Gerald Glenn Strickler

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Gerald Glenn Strickler, 89, of Grundy Center passed away October 3, 2014, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center while under the care of Care Initiative Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 9 at 10a.m. at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center, with Pastor Nathan Barkley officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 8 from 6 to 8 pm. at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. A memorial fund has been established.

Spartans find winning feeling

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GRUNDY CENTER – Grundy Center picked up their first win of the season, a 45-16 win over BCLUW at Spartan Stadium Friday night, and they couldn’t have picked a better night to do it in a Class A District 4 win that capped off their Homecoming week activities.
The Spartans (1-5 overall, 1-2 District A-4) focused on their ground game, compiling 436 yards of rushing including six touchdown runs on the way to the win.

Spartans reach final at tough W-SR tourney

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WAVERLY – The Grundy Center volleyball team worked their way into the final match at the Waverly-Shell Rock tournament on Saturday, and fell just short of the championship title in a 22-25, 20-25 loss to Mount Vernon.
“It was a tough tournament; there were a lot of good teams there,” Spartan head coach Darwin Sents said. “We had a really good run all day.”

Stoakes runs to Gladbrook-Reinbeck records

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    TRAER — Junior tailback Eric Stoakes ran for 326 yards and seven touchdowns, both school records, as Gladbrook-Reinbeck dominated North Tama Friday in a Class A, District 4 clash.
    Stoakes did his damage on just 21 carries, scoring on runs of 5, 58, 35, 4, 8, 20 and 56 yards, while averaging 15.5 yards per carry.
    “We just did really good up front in the o-line; we just got it done,” Stoakes said. “There was a lot of room (to run).”

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