September 2019

Letter to the editor

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

As the Democrats turn to socialism, now you wonder why. When they don’t win, they want to change the rules.
 
The Supreme Court has nine justices, which was fine when they had the majority. Now they want to change the number of justices, hoping to pack the court with socialists. Nine justices is not enough now. They also try to impeach conservative judges. They want control of the Supreme Court to pass things they can’t pass in Congress.
 

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.
           

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

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

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.
           

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.
           

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

Kudos to the folks who operate the Meadowbrook Golf Course in Wellsburg.  Stopped there for a quick nine holes on Tuesday.  Clubhouse was locked up when I arrived, but saw some mowers and one of them drove in and welcomed me.  Got me a cart key and sent me to #1.  Course was in great shape, especially this early in the season. Ran into another fellow on a mower who complimented me on several of my shots. That just doesn't happen very often! It was the 384th different course I've played, and I'm glad I did. Way to go Meadowbrook. 

Former Grundy Motors building to host business complex

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

The former Grundy Center Motors building is getting a makeover, and will soon be transformed into a mini business complex, thanks to the handiwork of local entrepreneur Vern Folkedahl. 
 
The building - which is located at 1309 G Avenue - will soon be home to three different local businesses including a small engine repair shop, an upholstery shop and an ice cream shop.
 

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

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

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.
 

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

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

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.
 

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