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Wolverines rally from two sets down, fall to Falcons in five

September 30, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Dike-New Hartford pushed its way back from a two-set deficit Tuesday, extending a ranked matchup with Aplington-Parkersburg to a…

Spartans goes 3-2 at Cedar Falls tournament

September 29, 2026

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Elijah Bond

No. 2 Grundy Center traveled to Cedar Falls on Saturday morning to take part in the 12-team Tiger varsity tournament. The Spartans got the day…

September is National Preparedness Month

September 29, 2026

By

Matthew Terry

Grundy County- There is a rather famous quote that has circulated over centuries, attributed to the renowned kite-flyer Benjamin Franklin, that says…

Grundy Center Welcomes New Boutique with Ribbon-Cutting Event

Owner, Katie Lewis and her husband Jordan Lewis and their family cut the ribbon for their Grand Opening of Elizabeth Lea Boutique, named after their children. Photos taken by Michelle Kennedy

September 30, 2026

By

Matthew Terry

Grundy Center- Cutting the ribbon has come to signify progress and breaking down barriers, personal or otherwise, to create a clear path forward. Furthermore, it serves to formally celebrate the inauguration of a new building, business, or public space, and that scissor-forward celebration came to…

Grundy County Extension office celebrates National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week is October 4-10th and the Grundy County Extension Office has been planning to make it an exciting one for the kids. There will be a “Taste of 4-H” Party for 4-H memb…

September 29, 2026 2 minute read

City Council members to seek public feedback on proposed dog park on October 19th.

Grundy Center City Council sets hearing for proposed dog park; Reviews city updates

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — The Grundy Center City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to move forward with a proposed $22,500 off-leash dog park by scheduling a public hearing for Mon…

September 29, 2026 2 minute read

Pool Bond meeting on 10/19 to discuss questions, tax implications to replace old pool in Dike (pictured)

City of Dike to hold special meeting on upcoming $1.5 million pool bond vote

DIKE, Iowa - The City of Dike announced a special meeting concerning a potential new $1.5 million pool bond that will take place on Monday, October 19th at 7pm at the Dike Community Ha…

September 28, 2026 1 minute read

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Brown reaches milestone as No. 2 Spartans sweep South Hardin on Senior Night

GRUNDY CENTER — Caturella Brown’s milestone gave Grundy Center another reason to celebrate its seniors Tuesday night. The Spartans made sure the match fit the occasion.With Brown being…

September 30, 2026 4 minute read

Owner, Katie Lewis and her husband Jordan Lewis and their family cut the ribbon for their Grand Opening of Elizabeth Lea Boutique, named after their children. Photos taken by Michelle Kennedy

Grundy Center Welcomes New Boutique with Ribbon-Cutting Event

Grundy Center- Cutting the ribbon has come to signify progress and breaking down barriers, personal or otherwise, to create a clear path forward. Furthermore, it serves to formally cel…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

Image courtesy of the Ready.Gov website

September is National Preparedness Month

Grundy County- There is a rather famous quote that has circulated over centuries, attributed to the renowned kite-flyer Benjamin Franklin, that says, “By failing to prepare, you are pr…

September 29, 2026 3 minute read

Grundy County Extension office celebrates National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week is October 4-10th and the Grundy County Extension Office has been planning to make it an exciting one for the kids. There will be a “Taste of 4-H” Party for 4-H memb…

September 29, 2026 2 minute read

Sports

Wolverines rally from two sets down, fall to Falcons in five

PARKERSBURG — Dike-New Hartford pushed its way back from a two-set deficit Tuesday, extending a ranked matchup with Aplington-Parkersburg to a deciding fifth set before the Falcons hal…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

Spartans goes 3-2 at Cedar Falls tournament

No. 2 Grundy Center traveled to Cedar Falls on Saturday morning to take part in the 12-team Tiger varsity tournament. The Spartans got the day started against Class 3A No. 11 West Dela…

September 29, 2026 2 minute read

Comets go 3-2 at Dunkerton tournament on Saturday

The BCLUW Comets traveled to Dunkerton and took part in the eight team varsity tournament. The ninth-ranked Comets started the day against 11th ranked Cedar Ridge Christian. BCLUW kept…

September 27, 2026 2 minute read

D-NH pushes No. 1 Assumption to three sets, rebounds with two sweeps

IOWA CITY — Dike-New Hartford pushed top-ranked Assumption to a deciding set Thursday, falling just two points short. Then the Wolverines swept their next two opponents.D-NH followed i…

September 27, 2026 4 minute read

Bicyclists from across the state, country and world passed through Grundy Center on July 23. Photos by Kirbee Bridges

RAGBRAI rolls through Grundy Center

The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) passed through Grundy Center on Thursday morning, July 23. This was the first RAGBRAI to pass through Grundy Center since…

July 28, 2026 2 minute read

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Brown reaches milestone as No. 2 Spartans sweep South Hardin on Senior Night

GRUNDY CENTER — Caturella Brown’s milestone gave Grundy Center another reason to celebrate its seniors Tuesday night. The Spartans made sure the match fit the occasion.With Brown being…

September 30, 2026 4 minute read

Owner, Katie Lewis and her husband Jordan Lewis and their family cut the ribbon for their Grand Opening of Elizabeth Lea Boutique, named after their children. Photos taken by Michelle Kennedy

Grundy Center Welcomes New Boutique with Ribbon-Cutting Event

Grundy Center- Cutting the ribbon has come to signify progress and breaking down barriers, personal or otherwise, to create a clear path forward. Furthermore, it serves to formally cel…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

Wolverines rally from two sets down, fall to Falcons in five

PARKERSBURG — Dike-New Hartford pushed its way back from a two-set deficit Tuesday, extending a ranked matchup with Aplington-Parkersburg to a deciding fifth set before the Falcons hal…

September 30, 2026 3 minute read

Spartans goes 3-2 at Cedar Falls tournament

No. 2 Grundy Center traveled to Cedar Falls on Saturday morning to take part in the 12-team Tiger varsity tournament. The Spartans got the day started against Class 3A No. 11 West Dela…

September 29, 2026 2 minute read

Image courtesy of the Ready.Gov website

September is National Preparedness Month

Grundy County- There is a rather famous quote that has circulated over centuries, attributed to the renowned kite-flyer Benjamin Franklin, that says, “By failing to prepare, you are pr…

September 29, 2026 3 minute read

Grundy County Extension office celebrates National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week is October 4-10th and the Grundy County Extension Office has been planning to make it an exciting one for the kids. There will be a “Taste of 4-H” Party for 4-H memb…

September 29, 2026 2 minute read

City Council members to seek public feedback on proposed dog park on October 19th.

Grundy Center City Council sets hearing for proposed dog park; Reviews city updates

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — The Grundy Center City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to move forward with a proposed $22,500 off-leash dog park by scheduling a public hearing for Mon…

September 29, 2026 2 minute read

Pool Bond meeting on 10/19 to discuss questions, tax implications to replace old pool in Dike (pictured)

City of Dike to hold special meeting on upcoming $1.5 million pool bond vote

DIKE, Iowa - The City of Dike announced a special meeting concerning a potential new $1.5 million pool bond that will take place on Monday, October 19th at 7pm at the Dike Community Ha…

September 28, 2026 1 minute read

Grundy Center’s 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Carter Ruth and Evelyn Geerdes. (Photo Shot by Kassi Nelson)

Grundy Center Celebrates Homecoming Week 2026

Grundy Center- The start of a new school year brings with it a grab bag of emotions, from excitement to disdain, with the waning summer warmth giving way to autumn’s chill. Of course, …

September 28, 2026 3 minute read

Comets go 3-2 at Dunkerton tournament on Saturday

The BCLUW Comets traveled to Dunkerton and took part in the eight team varsity tournament. The ninth-ranked Comets started the day against 11th ranked Cedar Ridge Christian. BCLUW kept…

September 27, 2026 2 minute read

D-NH pushes No. 1 Assumption to three sets, rebounds with two sweeps

IOWA CITY — Dike-New Hartford pushed top-ranked Assumption to a deciding set Thursday, falling just two points short. Then the Wolverines swept their next two opponents.D-NH followed i…

September 27, 2026 4 minute read

Pokorny accounts for five touchdowns as D-NH rolls on homecoming

DIKE — Dike-New Hartford gave Denver problems on the ground, through the air and whenever the Cyclones tried to throw.Peyton Pokorny accounted for five touchdowns, the Wolverines piled…

September 27, 2026 3 minute read

Screenshot/Image taken from the public School Board Meeting stream

Gladbrook-Reinbeck September School Board Meeting

Reinbeck- The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Board of Education held its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, in the G-R Junior High-High School Library. This was the second meeting of the board th…

September 27, 2026 3 minute read

Spartans continue hot streak on Thursday

The Grundy Center Spartans, ranked number two in Class 2A took on Grinnell and Pella Christian on Thursday night during a triangular in Grinnell. The Spartans started the night, taking…

September 27, 2026 1 minute read

Wolverines roll past Denver 42-14 on homecoming

DIKE — Dike-New Hartford celebrated homecoming with a 42-14 victory over Denver on Friday, Sept. 25, earning its second consecutive win and improving to 3-2.The Wolverines followed a 4…

September 26, 2026 1 minute read

Another close loss leaves AGWSR still searching for first win

ACKLEY — AGWSR entered the fourth quarter Friday with a one-point lead and a chance to secure its first victory. Instead, the Cougars were left with another narrow defeat.North Butler …

September 26, 2026 2 minute read

A thousand stories shared

GRUNDY CENTER - At just three years old, Felicity “Cici” Reichert has already reached a milestone that will help set the stage for a lifetime of reading. She has completed the Kling Me…

September 26, 2026 2 minute read

Fourth-quarter surge spoils Spartans’ homecoming, ends three-game winning streak

GRUNDY CENTER — For three quarters Friday night, Grundy Center and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows remained even on the scoreboard. The final period decided the Spartans’ homecoming game.The Co…

September 26, 2026 2 minute read

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