Former Baptist church designated to Most Endangered Properties list

GRUNDY CENTER – Along with eight other properties from around Iowa, the former First Baptist Church in Grundy Center has recently been named to Preservation Iowa’s Most Endangered Properties of 2016 list.
The Former First Baptist Church, which was built in 1918 after the previous church burned down, is one of the city’s oldest remaining properties, but for many years it has been an eyesore to the people of Grundy Center.
After being privately owned for the last 30 years or so, the city bought the property, which had fallen into disrepair. Some people suggested that the city tear it down, saying that at least they wouldn’t be spending any more money on it.
The old church’s designation to the list doesn’t mean that the city couldn’t still tear the church down, but Mayor Brian Buhrow said that the city would like to see it preserved so they could, in turn, make some money back from their investment.
For the full story, check out the February 25 edition of The Register.