September 2019

Charles "Charlie" Riek

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

Charles “Charlie” Edward Riek, 91, of Coralville, formerly of Grundy Center, passed away January 22, 2019, at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville. Visitation was held January 29th at Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. The funeral service was held on January 30th at the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. 

Residents voice opposition to proposed DOT three lane conversion

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

Discussion of a DOT-suggested three lane conversion in Grundy Center has sparked conversation amongst citizens - with many saying that a three lane roadway would not solve speeding issues in Grundy Center, and could even create more problems than it solves.
 

Winter is coming: Sheriff's office warns residents to avoid travel, take precautions

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

Despite the mixture of sleet, snow, ice, strong winds and sub-zero temperatures, Grundy County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tim Wolthoff says the department hasn’t really seen a spike in accidents over the last week, mainly due to drivers taking precautions while on the road.
 

Thoren stepping down as Spartans football coach

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

Brent Thoren loves coaching.
 
It's something he's poured himself into; the first one at practice, the last to leave.
 
He's gone to plenty of football clinics as well to hone his craft, but one thing he hears from coaches brings him pause.
 
"So many coaches talk about how they don't have enough time for their kids and family," Thoren said. "I decided that I'm not going to be that person."
 

First two quarters plenty for Grundy girls

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GRUNDY CENTER – Class 2A's top-ranked Grundy Center girls basketball team put together two big quarters at the start of Saturday's game with BCLUW, finishing the night as 59-36 winners against the Comets.
 
Hailey Wallis led the Spartans with 19 points, Brooke Flater added 14 points and Kylie Willis had 10 points. Katie Thompson had eight for the Comets and Bailey Ashton, Madison Ubben and Jaelyn Allen all kicked in six points each.
 

Johanna "Jo" Coffman

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Johanna “Jo” Coffman, 92, of Grundy Center, formerly of Reinbeck, passed away on January 19, 2019, at Creekside Senior Living in Grundy Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23, from 5-7 PM at French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 24, at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church in Grundy Center with Reverend John Mathew officiating.

Merlyn Mennen

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

Merlyn Dean Mennen, age 82, of Grundy Center passed away January 14, 2019, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo surrounded by loved ones. Celebration of life will be Saturday, January 26 at 10:30 am with a visitation starting at 9:30 am at Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in Holland.

Blue shift: D-NH girls run through Warhawks

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

DIKE – A second-quarter explosion powered Dike-New Hartford girls basketball to a 69-37 victory over West Fork last Thursday.
 
D-NH junior Katie Knock scored 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting, adding four assists and five steals. Ellie Foster scored 12 points coming off the bench, with Taylor Kvale contributing eight points.
 
"We got a lot of fast breaks and were pushing the ball well and got some good layups," Knock said.
 

D-NH boys defeat familiar postseason rival

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DIKE – Dike-New Hartford's boys basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter of a 51-49 victory over West Fork on Thursday in Dike.
 
The win is the first for the Wolverines against West Fork, after the Warhawks claimed the first four meetings in the two teams' history, including three postseason clashes.
 

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