Local woman has slow-rise small business
When she started Korine’s Sourdough two years ago, Korine Edgerton thought she was just making bread for family and friends. Quickly, the demand became clear: “Can you make me some mor…
Ritchie Industries appoints Huyser as chief executive officer
CONRAD — Ritchie Industries, a Conrad-based leading manufacturer of livestock watering products backed by Granite Creek Capital Partners, has announced the appointment of Chad Huyser a…
BCLUW Middle School Closes Its Doors in Style
UNION – At 1:30 PM, Thursday, May 28, the middle schoolers of BCLUW left for summer break. While it is never easy to say goodbye to your friends and favorite teachers, they were also s…
Iowa cropland cash rents show little change for 2026
AMES – In a year with low crop prices and high production costs, Iowa cropland cash rental rate trends stayed relatively flat across the state. The 2026 state average was $1 lower, or …
Grundy Center Health Week highlights mental, emotional, social wellbeing
As anticipation builds for Grundy Center Health Week: Choose Your Path (June 1–7, 2026), the Grundy Center Wellness Committee is highlighting another important dimension of wellbeing—m…
Avenue of Flags to be set up at Conrad Cemetery
The Avenue of Flags will be put up in the Conrad Cemetery on Saturday, May 23 at 8 a.m. The committee is asking for volunteers. Breakfast will be served afterwards at the Beacon Chri…
Beaman to celebrate city’s 150th birthday during Memorial Day celebration
BEAMAN – The City of Beaman will celebrate its 150th birthday during Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, with an expanded community festival. Events kick off May 23 with a …
BCLUW Drama selected to Musical Theater Showcase
CONRAD – The BCLUW Drama Department will participate in the 2026 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school's achiev…
Quilt show planned during Beaman Memorial Day celebration
BEAMAN – Beaman will celebrate its 150th birthday during its Memorial Day celebration May 25. As part of the celebration, a quilt show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at th…
Holland City Council discusses water main leak
HOLLAND – The Holland City Council discussed its options for fixing a possible water main leak during its regular meeting May 5. City Clerk Kristy Sawyer said the City has been pa…
Grundy Center Council discusses recent blackout
GRUNDY CENTER – The Grundy Center City Council discussed a recent power outage that affected the City earlier this month. Questions came up during the public discussion portio…
Primary elections set for June 2
Voters head to the polls June 2 to determine what candidates will face off in November’s mid-term election. Several key races are on the ballot this year, including both Iowa govern…
Liscomb plans Memorial Day Program
The annual Liscomb Memorial Day program will be held on Monday, May 25. The program will begin at 10 a.m. at the Liscomb Cemetery. The speaker will be Dennis Platt, pastor of the Lisc…
Grundy Center Health Week to focus on physical activity, nutrition
Exciting plans continue for the Grundy Center Health Week: Choose Your Own Path June 1-7. As noted in last week’s paper, area residents will have opportunities to explore, celebrate, …
Area students recognized by Gov. Reynolds for academic excellence
WEST DES MOINES – Several local students were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 24th Annual Governor’s …
Grundy Center FFA attends State Convention
Nine Grundy Center FFA students attended the 98th State Leadership Convention April 19-21 at Iowa State University in Ames. Students attended the College and Career Fair, competed in k…