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Inside Iowa’s Rural Football Town: Documentary Shines Spotlight on Gladbrook-Reinbeck

October 21, 2026

GLADBROOK- When it comes to making a film, small-town Iowa likely wouldn’t be the first place one would expect to catch a camera crew, beyond the…

Rebels roll into regional quarterfinals with sweep of Meskwaki

October 20, 2026

REINBECK — Gladbrook-Reinbeck opened postseason play with a sweep Monday, keeping its season alive and earning another night on its home floor.The…

Grundy County Pork Producers Active in the Community

October 20, 2026

GRUNDY COUNTY- This summer Grundy County hosted events that drew people from around the world. Grundy County Pork Producers participated in several…

Spartans overpower East Marshall to reach regional semifinals

October 21, 2026

GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center left little room for postseason suspense Wednesday night.The Spartans swept East Marshall 25-12, 25-10, 25-11 in a Class 2A Region 2 volleyball quarterfinal Oct. 21 at Grundy Center High School, holding the Mustangs to just 33 points across three sets.Grundy Center…

Free and low-cost cancer screenings available to Grundy County residents

GRUNDY COUNTY — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Grundy County residents are being reminded that financial barriers do not have to prevent them from receiving important ca…

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

Comets cruise to week eight win over Pirates

The BCLUW Comets hit the road on Friday night, traveling to Postville to take on the Pirates.The two teams went scoreless into the second quarter. Postville was driving when Beau Towne…

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

Grundy County supervisors approve pavement marking plans, address 911 tower revenue

GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Board of Supervisors approved plans for a countywide pavement marking project and reached an agreement concerning communications tower revenue during …

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

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Screenshot of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Football Players from the documentary, “Inside Iowa’s Rural Football Town”

Inside Iowa’s Rural Football Town: Documentary Shines Spotlight on Gladbrook-Reinbeck

GLADBROOK- When it comes to making a film, small-town Iowa likely wouldn’t be the first place one would expect to catch a camera crew, beyond the local news covering a breaking story. …

October 21, 2026 4 minute read

Generational Wealth Partners funds new screen for Movies on Main

The new screen will help the organization cut costs. The money saved will be used to improve other service projects and community programs.

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

2026 Grundy County Fair Horse Show Results

Horse/Pony Halter:31112: Ponies (3 year old & Older): pink ribbon- Kate Moorman, Lincoln Jr. Farmers. 31114: Horses (2 & 3 year olds): pink ribbon- Madison Traeger, Palermo 4-H Clovers…

October 20, 2026 4 minute read

Grundy County Pork Producers serve breakfast sandwiches during RAGBRAI (Photo Courtesy of Laura Hommel)

Grundy County Pork Producers Active in the Community

GRUNDY COUNTY- This summer Grundy County hosted events that drew people from around the world. Grundy County Pork Producers participated in several of these festivities.RAGBRAI riders …

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

Sports

Spartans overpower East Marshall to reach regional semifinals

GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center left little room for postseason suspense Wednesday night.The Spartans swept East Marshall 25-12, 25-10, 25-11 in a Class 2A Region 2 volleyball quarterfin…

October 21, 2026 2 minute read

Rebels roll into regional quarterfinals with sweep of Meskwaki

REINBECK — Gladbrook-Reinbeck opened postseason play with a sweep Monday, keeping its season alive and earning another night on its home floor.The Rebels defeated Meskwaki Settlement 2…

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

Comets cruise to week eight win over Pirates

The BCLUW Comets hit the road on Friday night, traveling to Postville to take on the Pirates.The two teams went scoreless into the second quarter. Postville was driving when Beau Towne…

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

Grundy Center cross country hosts NICL meet

The Grundy Center Spartans cross country teams hosted the NICL Conference meet on Thursday.On the girls side, Oelwein won the race, edging out Sumner-Fredericksburg with 79 points. Sum…

October 18, 2026 1 minute read

Register Rewind, "Way Back When"

How cool is your Superintendent, Grundy Center?

October 18, 2026 1 minute read

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:20

From The Cheap Seats

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:04

To the People of House District 57

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 09:20

From the Cheap Seats

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:31

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Spartans overpower East Marshall to reach regional semifinals

GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center left little room for postseason suspense Wednesday night.The Spartans swept East Marshall 25-12, 25-10, 25-11 in a Class 2A Region 2 volleyball quarterfin…

October 21, 2026 2 minute read

Screenshot of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Football Players from the documentary, “Inside Iowa’s Rural Football Town”

Inside Iowa’s Rural Football Town: Documentary Shines Spotlight on Gladbrook-Reinbeck

GLADBROOK- When it comes to making a film, small-town Iowa likely wouldn’t be the first place one would expect to catch a camera crew, beyond the local news covering a breaking story. …

October 21, 2026 4 minute read

Rebels roll into regional quarterfinals with sweep of Meskwaki

REINBECK — Gladbrook-Reinbeck opened postseason play with a sweep Monday, keeping its season alive and earning another night on its home floor.The Rebels defeated Meskwaki Settlement 2…

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

Generational Wealth Partners funds new screen for Movies on Main

The new screen will help the organization cut costs. The money saved will be used to improve other service projects and community programs.

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

2026 Grundy County Fair Horse Show Results

Horse/Pony Halter:31112: Ponies (3 year old & Older): pink ribbon- Kate Moorman, Lincoln Jr. Farmers. 31114: Horses (2 & 3 year olds): pink ribbon- Madison Traeger, Palermo 4-H Clovers…

October 20, 2026 4 minute read

Grundy County Pork Producers serve breakfast sandwiches during RAGBRAI (Photo Courtesy of Laura Hommel)

Grundy County Pork Producers Active in the Community

GRUNDY COUNTY- This summer Grundy County hosted events that drew people from around the world. Grundy County Pork Producers participated in several of these festivities.RAGBRAI riders …

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

Grundy Center Chamber Main Street hosts Downtown Clean Up Day

Grundy Center has always taken great pride in their community and especially main street. The Grundy Center Chamber Main Street team and any individuals who were available hopped in an…

October 20, 2026 1 minute read

Family fun for all ages at Dike’s Falloween Fest

Fall is a fun time of year with many activities to look forward to. Dike brought the fun to town for the entire family to enjoy! On October 17th from 3-6pm at the Dike City Park, the F…

October 20, 2026 1 minute read

Free and low-cost cancer screenings available to Grundy County residents

GRUNDY COUNTY — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Grundy County residents are being reminded that financial barriers do not have to prevent them from receiving important ca…

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

Reinbeck Pharmacy offers vaccines on-the-go program

The owners of Reinbeck Pharmacy and Parkersburg pharmacies, Brent and Val Bovy, travel to various locations within a 30-mile radius to administer the vaccines.

October 19, 2026 2 minute read

Comets cruise to week eight win over Pirates

The BCLUW Comets hit the road on Friday night, traveling to Postville to take on the Pirates.The two teams went scoreless into the second quarter. Postville was driving when Beau Towne…

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

Nine Dike-New Hartford students attend UNI’s All-State Vocal Summit

Nine students from Dike-New Hartford High School attended the UNI All-State Vocal Summit at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls, on October 4th and 5th. Studen…

October 19, 2026 2 minute read

Grundy County supervisors approve pavement marking plans, address 911 tower revenue

GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Board of Supervisors approved plans for a countywide pavement marking project and reached an agreement concerning communications tower revenue during …

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

William Blocker and Daughter Billie in Washington D.C. as part of an Honor Flight Trip (Photo courtesy of Blocker Family/That Place Steakhouse)

Local Business Helps Daughter Accompany Father on Honor Flight Trip

CONRAD- When it comes to veterans, I believe you’d be hard-pressed to find someone without a close relative who served, or currently serves, in one of the United States armed services.…

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

Grundy Center cross country hosts NICL meet

The Grundy Center Spartans cross country teams hosted the NICL Conference meet on Thursday.On the girls side, Oelwein won the race, edging out Sumner-Fredericksburg with 79 points. Sum…

October 18, 2026 1 minute read

Comets control Jesup and AGWSR on Thursday

The BCLUW Comets took the bus trip to Jesup on Thursday night, taking on the J-Hawks and AGWSR Cougars.In the first match of the night, it was the Comets and J-Hawks. It was a tight fi…

October 18, 2026 1 minute read

The Conrad Coffee Cup Celebrated Two Years of Caffeinating the Community (Photo Courtesy of Conrad Chamber Main Street)

Conrad Coffee Cup Celebrates Two Years of Caffeinating the Community

CONRAD- When it comes to commodities that are demanded around the world, you may be surprised to discover that coffee comes in second, only coming up short of oil, which takes the top …

October 18, 2026 3 minute read

Register Rewind, "Way Back When"

How cool is your Superintendent, Grundy Center?

October 18, 2026 1 minute read

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