September 2019

Zach Attacks: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

Almost anyone can hear the Star Wars theme blaring in their head at the slightest mention or indication of the franchise, I find it annoyingly impressive how my brain -- a marvelous wonder of Humankind -- can memorise the entire Star Wars theme song, but can’t remember what I just told someone less than five minutes ago. This may be largely to repetition and a shameless love for each and every Star Wars film, but it’s also a testament to simply how amazing music is in everything we do.
 

Adame murder trial delayed in Floyd County

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

The man who stands accused of killing Michael Johns in 2017 will not face a jury until a later date after a motion for the continuance of his trial was granted on April 12.
           

Proposed property tax law draws supervisors' ire

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

During Monday morning’s meeting, members of the Grundy County Board of Supervisors expressed frustration with a bill on the governor’s desk that could create additional hurdles for counties if they seek to raise property tax revenues by more than two percent.
           

Letter to the editor

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

This letter is in response to the supervisor’s letter to the editor in last week’s Grundy Register, “Legislators should maintain local control of county budgets.” House File 773 and Senate File 634, limits the amount of property tax revenue that county officials can collect. Maybe this is a step in the right direction to reign in excessive spending by county officials.

JoAnn Wentzien

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

JoAnn Wentzien, 85, of Lincoln died April 27, 2019, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Her Memorial Service was held May 1. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salem Church of Lincoln or the family.

Online shopping mall launches in Grundy Center

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

There’s a new way to shop local in Grundy Center now: online. Late last week, GC Chamber-Main Street announced the launch of a new, online shopping mall called “Shop Where I Live Grundy Center.”
 
The online mall gives local businesses a new way to reach customers, and provides shoppers an easy way to shop from the convenience of their home, with in-store pick up, at-home shipping and even local delivery options available.
 

GC school board opens search for new nurse

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After the BCLUW School Board voted to discontinue a 28E Sharing Agreement between Grundy Center and BCLUW for a shared school nurse - stating increased workload and the difficulty of meeting the needs of students in both districts - the Grundy Center School Board is left to search for a new nurse.
 

Ready to lead: Hughes officially named shared A-P/GC superintendent

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In Rob Hughes’s view, his new job leading Aplington-Parkersburg and Grundy Center provides a golden opportunity to get closer to his roots while blazing a trail for the two districts as they enter previously uncharted territory sharing a superintendent.
           
Hughes, a Lime Springs native who currently serves as the assistant superintendent at Fort Dodge, was officially hired by both boards last Wednesday after a lengthy interview on April 17.
           

Leading in literacy: Sammons to receive Iowa Reading Administrator of the Year award

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Reading is more than just a subject in school - it’s the foundation for all learning and life skills.
 
That devotion to literacy is why Grundy Center Elementary Principal Brian Sammons was recently selected for the Iowa Reading Association’s Reading Administrator of the Year award - an award that is given annually to professionals who have demonstrated leadership in promoting literacy.
 
Since he first took the position as GC Elementary Principal back in 2015, Sammons has made it a priority to promote reading at the school.
 

Coming to terms: Renowned journalist and Beaman native writes her most personal piece yet

Published by admin on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 8:42am

Andy Kopsa knew it was coming for five months, but that didn’t make the reality that her father Leo had passed last September as she sat by his side any easier to swallow.
           
Kopsa, a rural Beaman native and BCLUW alum who has made a name for herself as a freelance journalist reporting from places like Uganda, Cameroon and Cambodia, did what writers do in the aftermath: she wrote about it.
           

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