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David Hartke

David Alan Hartke, 57, of Grundy Center passed away December 14, 2013, at Lake Ponderosa in Montezuma. A funeral service was held on Dec. 21 at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Grundy Center. Visitation was held on December 20 at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. Inurnment was private. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Gwendolyn Eloise Cox

Gwendolyn Eloise Cox, 93, of Grundy Center passed away December 21, 2013, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care, while under the care of Iowa Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 27 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in rural Reinbeck. Burial will be held privately at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

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Dec. 25, 2013

Missing Grundy County man recovered from Poweshiek County lake

Body recovered from Lake Ponderosa
MONTEZUMA -- The search for a man who fell through the ice on Lake Ponderosa near Montezuma ended successfully with his recovery Tuesday evening.
According to Chris Widmer, chief, Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department, divers located David Allen Hartke, 57, Grundy Center, at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Hartke reportedly fell through a weak spot in the ice on Lake Ponderosa while ice fishing Saturday evening, Dec. 14. The Ranger and ice hut he was using also fell into the lake.

Long-time Public Health manager, Haren, to retire

GRUNDY CENTER — For more than 28 years a familiar name has been the face of Grundy County Public Health. Early next year, Nancy Haren will say her final goodbyes to Public Health, leaving behind her years of memories.
    “I’m feeling really good about leaving the organization in Wendy (Monaghahn) and the rest of the staff’s hands,” Haren said. “I think they’ll do very well.

Kindergartners play a Christmas tune

Grundy Center kindergartners Emma Lamp (left) and Anabeth Hawk play the Sounds of Santa’s Workshop during last Thursday’s “Gifts of the Season” Christmas Concert at the GCHS Auditorium. Fifty-five students performed seven different tunes during the concert. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photo)

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