September 2019

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.

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.
 

During a brief regular meeting last Thursday night, the Conrad city council passed its fiscal year 2020 budget as presented and authorized a transfer into the capital fund.
           
The budget includes a total of $3,101,465 in revenues and $3,101,335 in expenditures and transfers out, and the levy rate is $11.05 per $1,000 of valuation on regular property. The levy rate on agricultural land within city limits was set at $3.00 per $1,000 of valuation. 
 
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In honor of National Ag Day, over 300 members of the community came together to celebrate agriculture at an event hosted by the Grundy County Farm Bureau and Grundy Center Chamber-Main Street on Thursday night.
 
The evening included a trade show/networking hour, a catered meal using local ingredients, a keynote speaker and live music.
 
Grundy County Farm Bureau Treasurer Sarah Rickelman says the celebration - which is held each year - is a way to celebrate the ag industry, and all of the people involved in it.