GRUNDY CENTER — The 2013 high school football season kicks off in Grundy Center Friday with the renewal of an area rivalry. Grundy Center and AGWSR open against one another the week before most teams start for the fourth consecutive year.

Both teams return talent on both sides of the ball. The Spartans feature a returning starter at quarterback and a pair of former all-staters in the lineup while AGWSR returns a pair of quarterbacks with starting experience and four of five starters from an outstanding offensive line.

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Back to school time!

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The Grundy Center Community School District hosted its annual Open Houses at its Elementary and Secondary buildings. The event was the first time kindergarteners had a chance to meet their new teachers and see their new classrooms. In this photo, Kayla Corbett finds her picture on the wall in Mrs. Johnson’s classroom. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photos)

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Grundy Center schools welcome new staff members

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As the Grundy Center Community School District opens its 2013- 14 school year this week, several new faces will meet the students. Among those are five new teachers as well as a pair of new faces in the administration office.

New teaching faculty began work last week and met students for the first time during Monday’s open houses.

Stephanie Hasken

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Paulette L. Trewin

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Paulette L. Trewin age 70 of New Hampton died July 31, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton. Funeral services were August 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey officiating. Dennis Strum will be the organist accompanying the congregation singing, “How Great Thou Art” and “Softly And Tenderly.” Lisa Trewin will sing “The Lord’s Prayer.” Paige Hulne will be the crossbearer.

For more of this story see the Aug. 8 Grundy Register.

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Lucy Mae Bolhuis

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Lucy Mae Bolhuis, 78, of Cedar Falls August 1, 2013, at her home. Services were August 3 at St. John Lutheran Church, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or St. John Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.

For more of this story see the Aug. 8 Grundy Register.

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Former Grassley chief seeking Harkin Senate seat

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GRUNDY CENTER — David Young may not be the most familiar name in the race for the United States Senate seat that Democrat Tom Harkin will retire from at the end of his current term. But the Republican from Van Meter is looking to change that during a blitz that has seen him visit 50 of Iowa’s 99 counties in the past 62 days.